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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

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

UI offers counseling services to students with family, cultural ties to Israel-Hamas war

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 29, 2023

University of Iowa Counseling Services provided services for students who have personal ties to the Israel-Hamas war this month. Tianyi Xie, a UI Counseling Services staff psychologist, co-led an...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI declared winner of Mercy IC, auction results reversed

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor October 27, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for more details. According to court filings, Mercy Iowa City declared the University of Iowa “the bidding winner” of the hospital on Friday afternoon....

Iowa Veteran Education, Transition, and Support administrators seen at the IVET offices in Calvin Hall at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

UI becomes first Big Ten school to offer embedded counselor for student veterans

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 26, 2023

After serving in the Army National Guard, earning his bachelor’s degree, and deploying to Iraq, Chuck Xander became a licensed mental health counselor in 2016 and has been serving the mental health...

The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Council recommends Eric Harris’ removal following recent charges

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 26, 2023

Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, also known as TRC, unanimously recommended the removal of Commissioner Eric Harris on Wednesday, following several charges and an alleged attempt...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara talks to coaches on the sidelines during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

QB Cade McNamara confirms his return to Iowa next season after suffering torn ACL

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 25, 2023

Quarterback Cade McNamara will be back in Iowa City next fall. The Michigan transfer, who tore his left ACL against Michigan State on Sept. 30, announced via Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday night...

Suspended Iowa football player Noah Shannon stands in a huddle during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

NCAA DI committee delays vote on sports gambling suspension reinstatement policy

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 25, 2023

The decision on whether Iowa defensive tackle Noah Shannon can play again for the Hawkeyes this season will be delayed two weeks.  On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Jack McCaffery to pay $1,000 fine, 180-day license suspension for fatal accident

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 25, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery, 17, son of Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was sentenced Monday for failing to yield to a pedestrian, a simple misdemeanor. McCaffery was scheduled to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark greets fans after an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark signs with Excel Sports Management

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 24, 2023

Just under two weeks away from Iowa women's basketball's season-opener, Caitlin Clark's resume continues to build. The point guard signed with Excel Sports Management, the agency announced Tuesday...

Iowa City candidate Pauline Taylor writes notes during a City Council candidate meet and greet at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

IC City Council candidates meet with UI students ahead of Nov. 7 election

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas October 23, 2023

University of Iowa students and five candidates for city council gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Monday night and spoke about topics from housing affordability to student voter turnout. The...

FIJI trial set for November 2024 in Tama County

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 22, 2023

The sexual assault trial brought on by a University of Iowa student involving UI’s fraternity Phi Gamma Delta chapter, known as FIJI, and three former members, will start on Nov. 5, 2024, in Tama County. UI...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball as Clarke guard Nicole McDermott defends her toward the basket during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2023-24 season. Clark played for 15 minutes and 43 seconds, scoring 24 points for Iowa. McDermott, a Cascade, Iowa, native, scored 10 points for Clarke. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball steamrolls Clarke University in final exhibition matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2023

The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team looked in prime shape in a 122-49 exhibition win over Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday. The exhibition marked the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

The game-winning punt return touchdown that wasn’t

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2023

Despite a definite 12-10 loss to Minnesota inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night, the game’s controversial ending left Hawkeye fans with more questions than answers. It was fourth down, Minnesota...