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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 running back Kaleb Johnson motions to fans after scoring a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

“Never satisfied.” How Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson has emerged as one of the nation’s top running backs in 2024

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2024

In a crowd of familiarity, Iowa football’s Mason Richman noticed something peculiar. The left tackle stood in the huddle as the Hawkeyes began their opening drive of the second half in their season...

Starbucks employee Caroline Jilek makes a drink at Starbucks on Clinton Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2024. After a three-month hiatus, Starbucks reopened with updates to its layout.

Clinton Street Starbucks reopens to public

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 10, 2024

Students, employees, and community members gathered for the reopening of the Clinton Street Starbucks. The store opened back up on Friday after a temporary closure due to renovation construction. The...

The Iowa women’s basketball team interact with each other during media day at Carver-Hawekeye Arena in Iowa City on Oct. 10. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes enter a new chapter under Jan Jensen, vocal leaders emerging

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 10, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team signaled the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign by hosting its annual media day on Thursday. Following a second consecutive national championship game appearance, the...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Iowa’s Lucy Olsen primed for big role in first season with the Hawkeyes

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team took on a different look after the 2023-24 season, as legendary guard Caitlin Clark announced an intent to enter the WNBA draft, later being selected as the first overall...

The South Market District is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Dodge Street Coffeehouse is scheduled to reopen in the South Market District in mid-October after it closed its doors over the summer.

Dodge Street Coffeehouse to reopen doors

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 9, 2024

Dodge Street Coffeehouse recently announced it will reopen its doors at a new location in the South District Market. The local coffee shop first opened five-and-a-half years ago at its original...

(Left) Iowa forward Seydou Traore is interviewed during the Iowa men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (Right) Iowa guard Drew Thelwell poses for a portrait during the Iowa men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The team took interviews from the media and held an open practice.

Iowa men’s basketball incoming transfers Drew Thelwell, Seydou Traore provide intellect and versatility to Hawkeyes

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 9, 2024

From living through eight-hour bus rides down south and playing in arenas holding less than 3,000 people in New York City, Iowa men’s basketball players Drew Thelwell and Seydou Traore not only transferred...

Jerseys from all 18 Big Ten schools are displayed in the hallway during day one of Big Ten Football Media Day's at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 23. The expansion in the Big Ten, adding four West Coast schools, started in June of 2022, when admittance was granted to USC and UCLA.

Big Ten conference expansion brings challenges and opportunities alike

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2024

Washington football safety Kamren Fabiculanan was fielding questions with ease. Sitting at the podium inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the well-dressed and bespectacled Fabiculanan delved...

Tournament finalists Brandon Capper and Herve Cantrell face off in the final round of the University of Iowa Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25 tournament held in the Kinnick Stadium Ted Pacha Family Club on Sept. 28. Each of the two made it through five rounds of competition to make it to the final matchup.

Transforming digital play into powerful philanthropy

Kate Wolfe, Arts Reporter October 8, 2024

For years, gamers have been stereotyped as solitary figures hunched in dark rooms isolating themselves through escape into virtual realms. However, this image couldn’t be further from the truth....

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks up at the board during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz addresses Hawkeye transfers and quarterback evaluation

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2024

Echoing the words of Pittsburg Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz brought up plenty of references to describe the current state of college football – where players are...

Iowa players sit on the bench during the mens basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The team took interviews from the media and held an open practice.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes hoping for turnaround season in 2024-25

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team held its annual media day on Monday, signaling the beginning of a new season. The Hawkeyes are aiming to rebound from a mediocre 2023-24 season that saw the team finish...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams rushes with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa running back Leshon Williams enters the transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2024

Iowa football’s Leshon Williams has entered the transfer portal, the senior running back announced Monday.  “Hawkeye nation, I appreciate the love and support throughout my time in the black...

Children catch wildlife during the first Wings and Wild Things Festival at Kent Park in Oxford, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The festival included hands-on experiences with Iowa wildlife.

Reptile meet-and-greet promotes conservation in Johnson County

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 6, 2024

Johnson County community members got hands-on with wildlife Sunday in the first-ever “Wings and Wild Things Festival.” Taking place at Kent Park in Oxford, Iowa, the festival aimed to promote and...