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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Antonio Sosa works the cashier desk at his convenience store in West Liberty, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowans lose access to non-English voting materials

Grace Katzer and Politics Reporter October 3, 2023

Spanish speakers in Iowa are likely to be the population greatest affected by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s appeal to remove all non-English voting materials in the state. The appeal, which...

Herky is lifted up by the spirit squad during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Herky celebrated his 75th birthday during halftime.

Photos: Cheers to 75 Years of Herky

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor October 3, 2023

Herky the Hawk is celebrating his 75th birthday this year, and was honored at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sept. 16, 2023. For gameday, Herky started the morning at the President's tailgate and then...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara stands on the sidelines with crutches after getting injured in the first quarter during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara out for remainder of season with ACL injury

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 3, 2023

Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara is out for the remainder of the season with a left ACL injury, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday. Ferentz said the quarterback will have surgery next...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up a trophy during a welcome home event for the Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA national championship runner-up finish outside of Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville on Monday, April 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes were welcomed home by hundreds of fans following a loss to LSU in the title game.

Big Ten Network to debut show following Iowa women’s basketball team’s Europe trip

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 3, 2023

Big Ten Network will debut "The B1G Trip: Iowa Women’s Basketball in Europe" presented by DIRECTV on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. The B1G Trip will give Hawkeye fans a behind-the-scenes look into the 2023 national...

Ella Christopher is seen going to class with her personal care assistant Ashlyn on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Sept. 21, 2023.

Photos: Missing The Mark

Madison Frette, Photojournalist October 2, 2023

Ella Christopher and Grace Nelson are navigating their Freshman year of college as students with a physical disability. Along with new classes and a new environment the two are dealing with the shortcomings...

Long-time Iowa City resident Rob Dietrich poses for a portrait at the corner of Washington Street and Linn Street on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Dietrich is rallying for the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street to be turned into a green space for all ages to appreciate.

IC residents advocate for downtown gathering space in open lot

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Looking out the windows of the Senior Center, Rob Dietrich sees an empty lot surrounded by a chain link fence and full of gravel, chunks of concrete, and weeds.  Something Dietrich also sees while...

A potential new member runs to a sorority during the University of Iowa’s Bid Day in the Iowa Memorial Union and Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The potential new members accepted their bids.

Photos: Iowa Sorority Bid Day 2023

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist October 1, 2023

The University of Iowa’s sororities celebrate Bid Day on Sunday.  Potential New Members, or “PNM”s, who rushed for the last month receive acceptances in the Iowa Memorial Union, and then run...

Merrilee Ramsey releases a butterfly during the Iowa City Sober Living women’s home opening in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa City Sober Living home opens

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Iowa City Sober Living, a nonprofit committed to creating a safe and sober environment for women in recovery, held its long-awaited grand opening on Sunday. The two-story house was filled with the community...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Iowa pulls off a comeback win against Michigan State thanks to strong performance by Cooper DeJean and defense

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter October 1, 2023

If one were near Kinnick Stadium around the six-minute mark of the Iowa-Michigan State football game Saturday night, they may have been confused why fans seemed to boo after the Hawkeyes got a turnover...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Iowa totaled 76 yards.

Live updates | Iowa football looks to bounce back, hosts Michigan State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2023

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa football team will look to bounce back against Michigan State this week as the Hawkeyes host the Spartans for a 6:37 p.m. kickoff at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. The...

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Vines had 7 receiving yards and one touchdown.

‘Heart of a lion’: Iowa football’s Diante Vines refuses to give up amid adversity

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Diante Vines felt a comforting presence wash over him when he scored his first touchdown in an Iowa uniform. Vines said it was his Uncle Mike, who had just died from Stage 4 metastatic cancer a...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a selfie during the Iowa Women’s basketball celebration on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

UI to host ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, UI alum Mark Shapiro for live talk with Caitlin Clark

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 27, 2023

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and media executive Mark Shapiro will close the university's Homecoming Parade next week with a live conversation with Iowa women's basketball player Caitlin Clark. The...

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