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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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Iowa kicker Drew Stevens waves to fans after kicking a game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Stevens secured the win with 14 seconds left in the game, kicking a 52-yard field goal. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens nails game-winning field goal with confidence after first miss

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2023

With three minutes remaining in the first quarter, Drew Stevens missed the 53-yard field goal to give the Hawkeyes an early lead. With 14 seconds left in the game, the Iowa football placekicker had...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Live updates | Northwestern hosts Iowa football in contest at Wrigley Field

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2023

The Iowa football team will look for a bounce-back performance today as the Northwestern Wildcats host the Hawkeyes on Wrigley Field, kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. The 6-2 Hawkeyes — after falling...

Brandee Britt, director of UI athletics' social media and digital strategy, smiles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

Press Box Banter: Building connections with Brandee Britt

Natalie Dunlap, Assitant Digital Editor November 3, 2023

On this episode, hosts analyze what the removal of offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz means for Iowa football and Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz. This podcast was recorded before head...

Young Americans for Freedom Chairwoman Jasmyn Jordan opens lecture during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event about Chloe Cole, an activist, in the Iowa Memorial Union's Blackbox Theather in lowa City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the North Madison Street and West Jefferson Street intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of lowa president Barbara Wilson's residence on Church St.

UI third-year Jasmyn Jordan to testify in front of US House Judiciary Committee next week

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 2, 2023

University of Iowa third-year and leader of the Young Americans for Freedom at Iowa Jasmyn Jordan is set to testify in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee next Wednesday. Jordan, along with...

Iowa forward Kelli Mcgroarty heads the ball and scores a goal during a soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeat the Terrapins, 5-0.

Iowa women’s soccer Cinderella run continues, advances to Big Ten Championship

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team continued its Cinderella run with another upset in the Big Ten Tournament.  This time, the Hawkeyes knocked off No. 5 Penn State, 1-0, in overtime, to earn a berth to...

University Democrats at Iowa don’t plan to resign after statewide backlash

University Democrats at Iowa don’t plan to resign after statewide backlash

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 2, 2023

University Democrats at Iowa leaders told The Daily Iowan that they don’t plan to resign following calls for their resignation by the Iowa Democratic Party after the group released a statement Wednesday...

Steve Swenka hooks up a Gehl grinder-mixer to his tractor at Double G Angus Farms in Tiffin on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Double G Farms has been open for 111 years and is currently owned by Steve Swenka and his wife, Amy.

Fall harvest yields a dangerous time for Iowa farmers

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 2, 2023

Having grown up on a farm, Steve Swenka, the owner of Double G Angus Farm just outside of Tiffin, Iowa, said minor injuries like cuts, scratches, and bruises are a weekly occurrence. Swenka said two...

Iowa Democratic Party call for resignation of UI student org leaders after Israel-Hamas war statement

Iowa Democratic Party call for resignation of UI student org leaders after Israel-Hamas war statement

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 1, 2023

The Iowa Democratic Party requested the resignations of three student representatives who lead the University Democrats at Iowa student organization on Wednesday after they drafted and signed a letter...

Store associate Penelope Wilkins (left) helps Dawn Anderson (right) during Beno’s Flowers and Gifts grand opening in downtown Coraville on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Beno’s Flowers and Gifts opens holiday pop-up in Coralville

Sydney Becker, News Reporter November 1, 2023

The Iowa River Landing in Coralville welcomed a new business Wednesday morning with the opening of Beno’s Flowers holiday pop-up shop located at 919 E. 2nd Ave.  The small corner store opened...

A construction site for the the Health Sciences Building is seen outside the Gerdin Athletic Learning Center, Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

UI breaks ground on new Health Sciences Academic building

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 31, 2023

Undeterred by frigid temperatures and gusty winds, roughly 100 faculty, staff, students, and construction workers gathered to watch the groundbreaking of the University of Iowa’s new Health Sciences...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke prepares to go up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Krikke had 14 total points and 7 rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76.

Picking up where he left off: Ben Krikke shines in Iowa debut

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 30, 2023

In the Iowa men’s basketball team’s dominating 103-76 win over Quincy, Hawkeye forward Ben Krikke continued right where he left off. After leading the Missouri Valley Conference in points per game...

The Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building is seen on April 17, 2018.

UI neurosurgery resident co-authors traumatic brain injury study

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 30, 2023

The correlation between traumatic brain injuries, or TBI’s, and depression is still being researched, and experts at the University of Iowa are contributing to the discussion. UI hospital neurosurgery...