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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks to crowd During Mariannette Miller-Meeks Political Tailgate in Coralville, on Oct 20, 2023.

GOP presidential hopefuls make pitch to Johnson County voters Friday

Liam Halawith and Natalie Miller October 21, 2023

Standing on the bed of a bright red pick-up truck in the Streb Construction building in Coralville on Friday night, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, kicked off her annual fundraiser the...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras dives in for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football hosts Minnesota in battle for Floyd of Rosedale trophy

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2023

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The No. 24 Iowa football team will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers inside Kinnick Stadium in yet another battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy with kickoff set for 2:33 p.m. The...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder and Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen interact with a fan 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.

Press Box Banter: Iowa women’s basketball with Jan Jensen

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor October 20, 2023

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming...

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to community members at Reunion in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Ramaswamy focused on policy about foreign relations with Israel throughout his speech.

Vivek Ramaswamy emphasizes restraint to Israeli government in IC visit

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 19, 2023

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy cautioned Israeli officials to practice restraint following the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists on several southern Israel towns on Oct. 7 during...

Iowa’s 143-pound Bella Mir poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Iowa women’s wrestler Bella Mir uses MMA background to her advantage

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 18, 2023

Iowa women’s wrestler Bella Mir is no stranger when it comes to combat sports. Her father, Frank Mir, was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and fought in the promotion for 16 years.  Following...

United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Mariannette Miller-Meeks receives death threats following speaker vote

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 18, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, reports she received credible death threats and “a barrage of threatening phone calls” following her vote for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, the chairwomen...

United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks votes Kay Granger for speaker

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 18, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, flipped her vote in the second round of votes for the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Miller-Meeks instead voted for House Appropriations...

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

Iowa football’s creative content team among one of the best in nation

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

Iowa football’s preseason hype video featuring former quarterback Ricky Stanzi garnered one frequent question — where was it filmed? In the video, Stanzi is seen sitting on a couch in what looks...

Iowa sophomore forward Payton Sandfort battles a Southeast Missouri State defender during a basketball game between the Hawkeyes and the Redhawks on Saturday Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sandfort scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting as Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri State, 106-75.

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort looking to take next step

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is at an unusual place. The Hawkeyes have had a National Player of the Year candidate for the past four seasons — Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and Kris Murray. This...

Members of the Iowa volleyball team celebrates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball to pivot with addition of four teams to Big Ten next season

Chris Meglio and Colin Votzmeyer October 17, 2023

While the Big Ten conference is already one of the most competitive collegiate sports conferences in the nation, it’s about to get even tougher next year. The Big Ten will add four schools from...

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz talks during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

UI President Barbara Wilson says search is not underway for new athletic director

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said the search for a new athletic director is not underway. She added that she "very much hopes"...

Iowa tight end Erick All recieves support after an injury during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. All was injured in the first quarter and was out for the remainder of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Iowa football tight end Erick All suffers torn ACL, out for season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

Iowa football tight end Erick All suffered a torn ACL against Wisconsin and will be out for the remainder of the season, first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed the news...