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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A Nike advertisement of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is seen on The Edge building on East Burlington Street in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The poster was put up in the early morning.

Caitlin Clark passes Pete Maravich for NCAA all-time scoring record

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark has earned comparisons to LSU and Utah Jazz legend Pete Maravich for years. Nicknamed “Ponytail Pete,” she’s seen plenty of his highlights. But with all of Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Iowa City police locate missing 14-year-old

Iowa City police locate missing 14-year-old

Jack Moore, News Editor March 2, 2024

Aniyah Sykes, 14, who was reported missing by the Iowa City Police Department on Saturday has been located. Police did not provide any additional information. Sykes was supposed to meet her mother...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates 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. 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark forgoes final season of eligibility, declares for WNBA Draft

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball fourth-year point guard Caitlin Clark has declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, the star announced Thursday on social media. In doing so, Clark forgoes her fifth and final year...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball torches Minnesota from deep in blowout win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A deep three to crack the seal. Another from the “M” at half court. One more on a quick-pull up soon after. But every time her shot passed through the net in Iowa’s 108-60...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI to add bachelor’s degree of administration in entrepreneurship

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 28, 2024

The University of Iowa will offer two new programs for students in August.   The Iowa Board of Regents approved the UI’s request to create a bachelor’s degree of administration in entrepreneurship...

Spectators converse during an Iowa City Community School District school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Parents, students against potential closure of Iowa City schools’ Hills Elementary

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 27, 2024

After receiving a message about the potential closure of Hills Elementary School from the school’s principal Reagan Boeset on Monday, students, teachers, parents, and residents flocked to the Iowa...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder speaks with Iowa guard Caitlin Clark during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 6 Hawkeyes conclude regular season with Minnesota, Ohio State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball team will conclude the 2023-24 regular season at Minnesota on Wednesday before arguably its biggest game of the year thus far in hosting No. 2 Ohio State on Sunday. The...

Iowa fans cheer after Iowa guard Molly Davis scores during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball jumps by Illinois behind efficient effort on both ends of the floor

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team jumped by the Illinois Fighting Illini, 101-85, in a well-rounded Hawkeye effort on both ends of the floor inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. After an...

Fans cheer during ESPN College GameDay before a basketball game between No.9 Iowa and No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

College Gameday to host show at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Iowa women’s basketball against No. 2 Ohio State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

ESPN announced Sunday that College Gameday will air live at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3 for Iowa women's basketball's matchup against No. 2 Ohio State. The show will run from 10-11 a.m., with...

Iowa guard Kate Martin prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

‘She’s our leader:’ How Kate Martin is the heart and soul of the Iowa women’s basketball team

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 20, 2024

In basketball, whenever a team has a star player dominating and leading it to victory night in and night out, said team also needs an “enforcer.” For the No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team, Caitlin...

Iowa offensive linebacker James Ferentz celebrates with his teammates after the game against UNI at Kinnick stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 27-16. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Wesley)

James Ferentz announces retirement from NFL

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 20, 2024

James Ferentz, son of Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz, announced Monday on social media he is retiring from the NFL. James Ferentz attended Iowa City High School before playing under his father...

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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...