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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

Members of the audience cheer as Pete Buttigeig takes the stage at the Bell Center following the closing of the polls on Monday, February 3, 2020. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws panel voted to strip Iowa of its first-in-the-nation status on Friday.

Iowa Democrats finalize mail-in caucus plan

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 6, 2023

Iowa Democrats will wait until Super Tuesday to announce the results of the Iowa Caucus in 2024 under the tentative timeline submitted to the national Democrats Rules and Bylaws Committee that is expected...

“First Take” host Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live broadcast of ESPN’s “First Take” in the Adler Journalism TV studio on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith films ‘First Take’ from UI campus

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 6, 2023

Once the cameras were rolling Friday morning, Stephen A. Smith’s signature booming voice greeted his fellow co-hosts, and the show "First Take" was live in the University of Iowa's Adler Journalism...

“First Take” host Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live broadcast of ESPN’s “First Take” in the Adler Journalism TV studio on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Photos: Live broadcast of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

October 6, 2023

ESPN's "First Take" aired a live broadcast from the Adler Journalism TV studio on Friday, Oct. 6. Host Stephen A. Smith was in the studio along with The Daily Iowan, DITV, and University of Iowa students....

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

Mercy IC auction remains unresolved after late-night continuance

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 5, 2023

The auction for Mercy Iowa City’s assets remains unresolved. After a late-night continuance of the auction on Wednesday to further negotiations, and no further action Thursday, Mercy still hangs in...

Iowa and Michigan State line up on the line of scrimmage during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa football to host Washington, travel to UCLA in 2024

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 5, 2023

Big Ten football schedules were revised to include Oregon, Washington, UCLA, and USC, and matchups through the 2028 season were announced on Thursday. Iowa will maintain its protected rivals of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

‘I’m going to treat it like my last year’: Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark talks upcoming season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 4, 2023

There is a common saying in the Iowa women's basketball locker room that pressure is a privilege, and lucky for head coach Lisa Bluder, her squad will face that and more trying to surpass a historic...

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder gives directions to players during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Caitlin Clark and team primed for year of progress, new roles

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2023

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team are just over a week away from the beginning of the 2023-24 season. The season will kick off with the highly anticipated Crossover at Kinnick...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke prepares to shoot the ball during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Addison O’Grady, Hannah Stuelke to step up for Iowa women’s basketball following departure of Monika Czinano

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 4, 2023

The past three seasons, Iowa women’s basketball fans witnessed the dynamic duo of guard Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano.  With Czinano’s departure, younger Hawkeyes like Addison O’Grady,...

Antonio Sosa works the cashier desk at his convenience store in West Liberty, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowans on way to lose access to non-English voting materials

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 3, 2023

Leer este artículo en Español: Habitantes de Iowa puedan pierde acceso a materials de votacion que no esten en Inglés Spanish speakers in Iowa are likely to be the population greatest affected by...

Herky is lifted up by the spirit squad during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Herky celebrated his 75th birthday during halftime.

Photos: Cheers to 75 Years of Herky

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor October 3, 2023

Herky the Hawk is celebrating his 75th birthday this year, and was honored at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sept. 16, 2023. For gameday, Herky started the morning at the President's tailgate and then...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara stands on the sidelines with crutches after getting injured in the first quarter during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara out for remainder of season with ACL injury

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 3, 2023

Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara is out for the remainder of the season with a left ACL injury, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday. Ferentz said the quarterback will have surgery next...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up a trophy 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.

Big Ten Network to debut show following Iowa women’s basketball team’s Europe trip

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 3, 2023

Big Ten Network will debut "The B1G Trip: Iowa Women’s Basketball in Europe" presented by DIRECTV on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. The B1G Trip will give Hawkeye fans a behind-the-scenes look into the 2023 national...