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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark talks in front of a crowd with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith and media executive Mark Shapiro on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Smith, Shapiro and Clark participated in a publicized conversation titled “Beyond the Game” as part of the 2023 University of Iowa Homecoming. “The hardest thing is (to decide) whether I stay another year or whether this is my last year. But right now, we have an amazing year coming up here. Let’s focus on that,” Clark said.

Photos: 2023 Homecoming Activities

Kathy Le and Shuntaro Kawasaki October 8, 2023

Following the University of Iowa homecoming parade, Iowa President Barbara Wilson introduced Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, and media executive Mark Shapiro for their publicized...

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; NFL Networks host Kimmi Chex on stage during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

On-air host of NFL Network, Iowa alum Kimmi Chex returns to Iowa City

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 8, 2023

Kimmi Chex, on-air host of NFL Network and University of Iowa alum, returned to Iowa City to give students insight about her journey in sports media. The sports personality graduated from the UI...

Iowa City Council candidate,Tim Borchardt interviewed on Oct. 6, 2023 at Java House in Iowa City.

Candidate Tim Borchardt hopes to bring new viewpoints to IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 8, 2023

Iowa City resident Tim Borchardt is hoping to bring a new, more conservative perspective to the Iowa City City Council if elected in November. Before then, though, Borchardt will face off against...

Iowa foward, Annika Herbine fends off Northwestern defenders during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern on Friday Oct. 06, 2023. The Wildcats defeated Iowa, 2-0.

Photos: Iowa Field Hockey vs. Northwestern

Lua Rasga, Photojournalist October 8, 2023

The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 2-0, in a field hockey match at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday. Fans filled the stadium attending the game in a lower 50 degree weather. Northwestern...

Vincent Shoppa speaks into a megaphone during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kippes, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city's negligence in addressing local pollution.

Iowa City activists dump trash at City Hall in protest

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 8, 2023

A group of environmental activists collected trash and debris on Thursday along two miles of Ralston Creek between Hickory Hill Park and the Iowa River in Iowa City. The demonstrators returned to...

Iowa fans watch the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14.

Iowa Football Week 6 Column | Hawkeyes win ugly yet again behind predictable offense, solid defense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2023

In a Homecoming game where there were two bands and two cheerleading groups composed of current students and alumni, the Iowa football defense nearly did twice the work that it had normally done in...

Iowa tight end Erick All scores a touchdown during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Purdue

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2023

Rushing offense: A-  Iowa’s run game drastically improved from last week’s game against Michigan State in which Hawkeye rushers combined for 66 total yards on 22 carries. In Saturday’s contest...

Donald Trump points during a rally at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Trump vows to ‘launch a revival of economic nationalism’ at Cedar Rapids rally

Liam Halawith and Grace Katzer October 8, 2023

Former President Donald Trump promised to launch a “revival of economic nationalism” and focused on his America-first trade policies and the success of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs the ball  during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14. DeJean totaled 45 yards and three returns against Purdue.

Highlight to Watch: Cooper DeJean’s 41-yard interception return

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2023

On Purdue's fourth drive of the game against Iowa, Boilermaker quarterback Hudson Card targeted Hawkeye cornerback Cooper DeJean twice. The first: an incompletion. The second: an interception returned...

Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks is tackled during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14. Burks totaled 19 yards against Iowa.

Photos: Iowa Football vs. Purdue

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg October 7, 2023

Iowa defeated Purdue, 20-14, during a football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Iowa’s Deacon Hill led the Hawkeyes to a win in his first game as starting quarterback after Iowa...

Purdue quarterback Hudson Card and Iowa defensive end Joe Evans observe the field after a play during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.(Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s defensive line bounces back with six sacks in win over Purdue

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter October 7, 2023

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz said he is usually weary of player-led meetings, as they often occur on the course of a losing season. But after team captain Joe Evans held a defensive lineman-only...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Johnson rushed for 134 yards and scored one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Kaleb Johnson returns from injury, leads offense against Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson's best two games on the ground have both come against Purdue. The sophomore has rushed for 334 yards in the Hawkeyes' last two contests against the Boilermakers,...