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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Photos: Iowa hosts DePaul in Crossover at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge October 15, 2023

Sunday afternoon, Iowa women's basketball set a record for the most attendees at a women's basketball game of all time with 55,646 fans at Crossover at Kinnick. The Hawkeyes defeated the DePaul Blue...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary runs onto the field before a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big 10 home opener. The Hawkeyes and the Fighting Illini tied 1-1.

Iowa women’s soccer team bounces back with 5-0 win over Maryland in home finale

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter October 15, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team won its final home match, 5-0, on Sunday against Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex.  The Hawkeyes came in at 8-3-3 overall and 2-3-2 in the Big Ten. Iowa suffered...

Early Girl performs at the Warlock Hour Festival 2 at Gabe’s in Iowa City Downtown on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Sahithi Shankaiahgari/The Daily Iowan)

Warlock Hour Festival 2: The perfect birthday celebration

Stella Shipman, Arts Editor October 15, 2023

The lights in the second-floor space of Gabe’s Iowa City dimmed at 4 p.m. over the audience, some of whom were dressed as warlocks in long capes and elaborate eye makeup for the occasion. Gabe’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a three-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Crossover at Kinnick raises $250,000 for UI Stead Family Hospital

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 15, 2023

Crossover at Kinnick, a scrimmage featuring the Hawkeye women’s basketball vs. DePaul at Kinnick Stadium, raised roughly $250,000 for the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Hospital. The game...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touts legislative wins at annual Harvest Festival on Saturday

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 15, 2023

DES MOINES — Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky Women’s swimmer and 12 time All-American swimmer, called for women’s sports to exclude transgender women at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’...

Iowa players walk off the field after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 15-6.

Iowa football Week 7 Column | Hawkeyes bend the rules of college football, rewrite seemingly abysmal numbers as side effects of winning

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

It’s only fitting that ESPN’s College GameDay celebrity guest Joe McHale was the only person on the panel of experts who picked Iowa football to beat Wisconsin on Saturday. McHale is arguably best...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with quarterback Deacon Hill during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Hill passed for 37 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

Passing offense: D-  The only reason this mark isn’t a failure is the fact that the Hawkeyes once again lost their top pass-catcher to a brutal leg injury, this time with tight end Erick All. While...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Taylor punted the ball for 167 yards.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa punter Tory Taylor’s 506 yard day against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

In his postgame press conference following Iowa football's 15-6 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday, Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor said he was in a bit of a "slump" in his first few games in the Black...

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen carries the ball down the field during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 15-6. Allen totaled 103 yards agains Iowa.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa defensive tackle Yahya Black’s safety against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

Iowa football scored every point outcome possible on Saturday against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium. Following an 82-yard rushing touchdown from Leshon Williams in the second quarter, Iowa kicker...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams breaks a tackle and rushes for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Williams rushed for 174 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Iowa running back Leshon Williams embraces patience and trust in running game against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

Even after a performance of 25 carries for 174 yards and a touchdown in Iowa’s 15-6 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday, Iowa running back Leshon Williams isn’t expecting to hear all positive praise...

Grounds crew employee Patrick Schmelzle uses a hammer during the assembly of the basketball court for Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Photos: Crossover at Kinnick Court Assembly

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor October 14, 2023

University of Iowa grounds and facilities employees assembled a basketball court for the Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick exhibition game on Saturday, Oct. 14. The university rented the...

Iowa’s Bailey Ortega dug the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-8 in Big Ten play with loss to Michigan State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 14, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team fell to Michigan State, three sets to one, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday — remaining winless in Big Ten play.  Hawkeye fourth-year setter Bailey Ortega led...