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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Brock Harding tells the story of his tattoo to media during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. Harding is a freshman point guard from Moline, Illinois.

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery praises first-year players for their readiness, senses immediate impact

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 2, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery is pleasantly surprised with how well the Hawkeyes’ first-year players are carrying themselves.  There are four true freshmen on the Iowa roster...

Performers and artist(s) at a music and dance event called Arts in the Alley hosted by ArtiFactory.

IC artists defy physical, artistic boundaries of alley

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter October 2, 2023

On an average day, the alley connecting North Dubuque Street and North Linn Street in Iowa City is occupied by a few cars parked at the Methodist church, a trash can ready for emptying, and dried leaves...

City council candidate Mandi Remington poses for a portrait in Fairmeadow Park in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Mandi Remington running for IC City Council, advocates for affordable housing and child care

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor October 2, 2023

Mandi Remington, a local activist in the Iowa City community, is running for one of the two at-large Iowa City City Council seats ahead of the election on Nov. 7. Remington said in an Interview...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke dunks a basketball during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023.  Krikke is a recent transfer from Valparaiso University where he averaged 19.4 points per game.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Even Brauns, Ben Krikke talk adjusting to Hawkeye offense, finding a “healthy” environment

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 2, 2023

While Iowa men’s basketball fans may be more focused on the four freshmen on the team, the Hawkeyes’ two transfer additions fill key roles in the frontcourt. After the departures of starting...

Erik Woolsey, President, and Megan, student volunteer, aiding attendee Sally through student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library Student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library.

UI’s ‘Device Advice’ student org provides tech support for seniors

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 2, 2023

Device Advice, a student-led volunteer organization through the University of Iowa, is offering tech help to seniors at the Iowa City Public Library for free. The organization works to assist with any...

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Iowa Health and Human Services to continue expansion of mental health infrastructure in settlement agreement

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 2, 2023

The state will develop a plan to reinforce recent improvements to the state mental health system in Iowa, in accordance with a settlement. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services entered...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

IC schools hold new monthly math challenge to increase student engagement

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 2, 2023

A new monthly math challenge, created by Iowa City Community School District math teacher Kate Degner, looks to help spread the enjoyment of math for students and the community. The math challenge is...

Iowa guards Brock Harding and Davonte Bowen high-five during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeye leaders emerging heading into 2023 season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 2, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team held its annual media day Monday without a few familiar faces. Gone was guard Connor McCaffery, who finished his six-year career in the Black and Gold with the second-best...

Iowa forward Riley Mulve hangs on the basketball hoop after a dunk during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. McCaffery has coached Iowa for 13 years and is the Big Ten’s third longest tenured head coach.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Men’s Basketball Media Day

Cody Blissett and Isabella Tisdale October 2, 2023

Iowa Men’s basketball hosted its 2023 media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday.  After getting knocked out in the first round of the NCAA tournament last year, Iowa men’s Basketball hopes to come...

Caleb Rainey, who goes by "The Negro Artist," performs a poem during a Slam-O-Vision event at Public Space One in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. The Slam-O-Vision event is a global poetry slam taking place in worldwide UNESCO Cities of Literature. Rainey will go on to the international competition after winning first place in the event.

Caleb Rainey to represent Iowa City in global poetry slam competition

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter October 2, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 2, Iowa City became host to ten poets from across the state who traveled to compete in the annual SlamoVision poetry competition, which has been held for the past five years. SlamoVision...

DITV: Iowa City Sober Living Home Opens

Jordan Tovar, DITV Reporter October 2, 2023