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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

The Daily Iowan

Maryland scores on Iowa goalie Mia Magnotta during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s weekend split against Penn State and Maryland

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team split a two-game set for the second consecutive weekend, topping No. 17 Penn State 1-0 on Friday, then falling to No. 5 Maryland 5-0 Sunday afternoon.  The split leaves the...

Attendees and employees gather during a ribbon-cutting event in celebration of Oasis Falafel’s 20-year anniversary in business, sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Greater Iowa City is one of the organizations that partnered to create a Board Leadership Program, which began Oct. 3.

Three organizations partner up to train nonprofit leaders

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter October 6, 2024

A new initiative in Johnson County is working to prepare people to serve as board members for nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation of Johnson County, Greater Iowa City, and United Way of...

during a volleyball game between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by Nebraska

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team was swept in three sets against the rival No. 2 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday. The Hawkeyes drop to 8-8 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play with the loss.  Fourth-year Michelle...

Iowa Defender Lauren Geczik passes the ball past a defender during an Iowa Soccer match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa soccer pitches 1-0 shutout victory over Indiana

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

The Iowa soccer team reaffirmed their first-place ranking in the Big Ten with a 1-0 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday afternoon, moving their home-winning streak to six.  The Hawkeyes...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara walks off the field after fumbling the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Cade McNamara passed for 98 yards and had 14 completions. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confident in quarterback Cade McNamara as Hawkeyes look to rebound from blowout loss

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, there’s no “magic formula” to beating highly-ranked opponents, but no matter how complex or nuanced the answer may be, his Hawkeyes remain...

The Iowa women’s volleyball team celebrates after a kill during a volleyball game between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by No. 25 Washington on Friday

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 5, 2024

Following well-earned victories over Rutgers and Maryland, the Iowa volleyball team dropped their first conference loss of the season against Big Ten newcomer and No. 25 Washington on Friday night. The...

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer tries to block Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara’s pass during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. The Buckeyes lead the Hawkeyes, 7-0. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football falls, 35-7, to No. 3 Ohio State as second-half turnovers prove costly

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 5, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – After holding No. 3 Ohio State to a one-score game in the first half, the Iowa football team coughed up three turnovers and four straight touchdown drives en route to a 35-7 loss.  Running...

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a touchdown pass over Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Egbuka caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Live updates | Iowa football battles No. 3 Ohio State in Columbus

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 5, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Iowa football team aims for its second conference win of the season in an uphill battle against No. 3 Ohio State. Both squads are undefeated in Big Ten play and boast a top-five...

Kid Captain Haidyn Ulrich takes a photo with Nick Jackson and Graham Eben during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Aspiring nurse Haidyn Ulrich fulfills Kid Captain dream

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 4, 2024

Haidyn Ulrich is no stranger to patience. She was patient throughout two years of acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment and multiple football seasons of applying to be an Iowa Kid Captain. But...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey prepares for the snap 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’s Luke Lachey embraces the moment

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 3, 2024

When Grandview Heights High School football head coach Jason Peters asked his 7-year-old son who he wanted to be for Halloween, Peters initially misunderstood.  “Luke!” his son said. Peters’...

Iowa forwards Owen Freeman (second from right), Payton Sandfort (right), and head coach Fran McCaffery are asked a question in a live broadcast interview during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Oct. 3. Podium interviews alternated between the coaches and two players from each team, lasting throughout the afternoon.

Column | Iowa men’s basketball needs its returning stars to take the next step

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 3, 2024

After qualifying for the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season in 2023, the Iowa men’s basketball team had realistic hopes of returning to the Big Dance in 2023-24. But after a rollercoaster...

(Left) Democratic candidate for U.S. House Christina Bohannan speaks at a rally hosted by University Democrats at Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. (Right), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks at a University of Iowa College Republicans’ hosted event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s North Room on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Miller-Meeks discussed abortion rights, college affordability, and energy production.

Iowa 1st Congressional District candidates to debate Oct. 21

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 3, 2024

Iowa 1st Congressional District candidates Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks are set to square off in a televised debate on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. The debate hosted by Iowa PBS will take...