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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

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Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins gets tackled by Iowa State linebacker Nick Reinicke following his interception during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half.

No. 21 Iowa football collapses in 20-19 loss to Iowa State

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor September 7, 2024

The No. 21 Iowa football team collapsed in a 20-19 loss to Iowa State in this year’s Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. After a 20-13 win last season in Ames, the Hawkeyes...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Executive Director Guillermo Morales shows the Board the rules concerning employee discipline during a Johnson County work session on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Morales was terminated by a 3 to 2 vote.

Executive director of JoCo Board of Supervisors Office fired

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 4, 2024

Guillermo Morales, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors executive director, was fired from his role by the board after a year in the position for alleged hostile conduct with other county employees...

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI employee found to have diverted almost $1 million to personal bank account

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 4, 2024

A new state audit report reveals a University of Iowa employee diverted nearly $1 million to a personal bank account. The UI is saying it plans to review its conflict of interest policy in light of...

A lock dangles from a fence on the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The city of Iowa City released a request for proposals for the lot on Thursday.

Iowa City begins accepting project proposals for Linn Street redevelopment

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 4, 2024

The Iowa City City Manager’s Office released a request for project proposals to redevelop the empty lot at 21 S. Linn St.  The project began in February when the city asked for public input on...

Members of the Iowa gymnastics team cheer on JerQuavia Henderson as Henderson competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Henderson placed first in the event with a score of 9.925. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 196.200-195.125. Henderson is a three-time first-team All-Big Ten selection.

Iowa fifth-year gymnast JerQuavia Henderson returns to the mat with new program, same vision

Colin Votzmeyer and Chris Meglio September 3, 2024

Fifth-year gymnast JerQuavia Henderson’s journey with Iowa gymnastics has been far from linear — but her long-term goals in the sport remain the same. A torn Achilles. A long path back to recovery....

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Live updates | No. 25 Hawkeyes kick off 2024 season, host Illinois State

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 31, 2024

IOWA CITY — The No. 25 Iowa football team is set to kick off its 2024 season as it hosts Illinois State in an 11 a.m. season opener inside Kinnick Stadium. While the Hawkeyes boast a familiar...

Construction on Iowa Ave. and Dubuque St. is seen in downtown Iowa City on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Dubuque Street officially open to cars, pedestrians

Isabelle Foland, News Editor August 30, 2024

Dubuque Street is now open to cars and pedestrians, just in time for the first home football game of the season. The portion of the street from Washington Street to Iowa Avenue has been closed since...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

How Caitlin Clark went from stadium stands to selling them out

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor August 27, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The number 23 now lives in the rafters of Minneapolis’ Target Center indefinitely. After the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever Saturday and came out on top, 90-80, the...

Spencer Lee answers questions from the media during a press conference held in the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Former Hawkeye wrestling great Spencer Lee concludes Olympic journey, unsatisfied with silver

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

The Olympic journey of former Hawkeye wrestling great Spencer Lee has come to a close — but not quite how he had hoped. Competing at 57 kilograms, Lee’s journey to the Olympics began with a...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Twelve people allegedly involved in $60,000 MidWestOne Bank scam

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor August 27, 2024

Twelve people reportedly stole over $60,000 from the Iowa City MidWestOne Bank through a phony-check scam.  According to court documents, four people were arrested this week, and eight others have...

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UI navigates MyUI and ICON issues on first day of classes

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor August 26, 2024

In addition to extreme heat Monday, the first day of classes at the University of Iowa was off to a rocky start as students and faculty experienced glitches in the school resource applications MyUI...

The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

Iowa golfer Noah Kent finishes runner-up in U.S. Amateur, earns exemption into 2025 Masters

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 18, 2024

Iowa second-year men’s golfer Noah Kent has exploded onto the national golf scene as he finished runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, on...