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Iowa City police investigating attempted abduction

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 18, 2024

Iowa City police are investigating an attempted abduction that occurred on Saturday at a residence near Oakland Cemetery. Police shared Sunday that a 12-year-old boy reported that the perpetrator...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Caitlin Clark crushes all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring record

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth February 15, 2024

On a near-logo three much like the hundreds of others Caitlin Clark has made throughout her Hawkeye career, this one had Carver-Hawkeye Arena holding its breath, eyes peeled on the ball hurtling toward...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the record-breaking shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Interactive: Caitlin Clark breaks all-time scoring record for college women’s basketball

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor February 15, 2024

During the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan on Feb. 15, Caitlin Clark became the all-time NCAA leading scorer for women's basketball. Kelsey Plum was the previous record-holder with 3,527...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin answer questions from the media after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Clark ended the game eight points shy of breaking the womens NCAA record for most points scored in a collegiate career. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes drop to No. 4, anticipate Clark’s scoring record and Michigan on Thursday

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team can get the motor going again for a push into the postseason with a return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Michigan on Thursday. The Hawkeyes, now 22-3, are...

Senior Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jon Budmayr talks to media during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

Iowa football elevates Jon Budmayr to wide receivers coach

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 14, 2024

Iowa football has elevated Jon Budmayr to wide receivers coach, it was announced Wednesday. “Jon is an excellent coach and a perfect fit for this position,” head coach Kirk Ferentz said in a...

SeatStock creators work at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. SeatStock was created as a more reliable sports ticket portal to help prevent students from getting scammed.

UI students launch ticket platform

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

Social media has become a catalyst for ticket scammers, and college students are some of the biggest victims. A new report from the Better Business Bureau shows that young adults between 18-24...

Nebraska forward Natalie Potts celebrates with teammates after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball collapses in fourth quarter, falls to Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2024

LINCOLN, Nebraska — The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team held a 69-55 lead over the Nebraska Cornhuskers to start the fourth quarter. Ten minutes of game clock later, Caitlin Clark was shuffling...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the all-time record for scoring in a single game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Hannah Stuelke sets new career-high against Penn State

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter February 9, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball's Hannah Stuelke set a new career-high during the Hawkeyes’ 111-93 win against Penn State on Thursday.  The sophomore has had an up-and-down season marred by injuries. But...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the all-time record for scoring in a single game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

Hannah Stuelke scores career-high 47 points in No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball’s 111-93 win over Penn State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 8, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team outlasted the Penn State Nittany Lions, 111-93, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Thursday evening.  Iowa was led by forward Hannah Stuelke, who finished...

Short’s Burgers and Shine recently remodeled and reopened their location in downtown Iowa City and are serving customers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Short’s Burger and Shine to remain open pending court appeal

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor February 7, 2024

Short’s Burger and Shine in downtown Iowa City will remain open pending the outcome of an appeal from a lawsuit brought on by the restaurant's landlord MidWestOne Bank. According to court filings,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a play by Iowa guard Molly Davis during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes march toward March with tests in Penn State, Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team marches closer to March — and the end of the 2023-24 regular season — with tests against Penn State and Nebraska this week. The Hawkeyes, 21-2 overall,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball sneaks by Maryland behind 38 from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team snuck by the Maryland Terrapins, 93-85, in an away bout inside the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday night. The game looked like yet...

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