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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

Iowa Defensive Back Xavier Nwankpa interacts with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Five things to look for at Iowa football’s open practice on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2023

After almost four months of waiting, Iowa football fans can see the Hawkeyes in person again on Saturday.  The annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick features a free open practice for both fans and media members...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main building is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Regents approve UI’s $20 million bid to acquire Mercy Iowa City

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics Editor August 8, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  University of Iowa Health Care’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City will quickly move to bankruptcy court following a unanimous vote by the state...

Mercy Hospital as seen from the street in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2017. (DI File Photo)

UI requests $20 million acquisition of Mercy Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 7, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  University of Iowa Health Care may acquire Mercy Iowa City’s employees, services, and key assets through a $20 million request to purchase...

The Iowa football team huddles during a spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Oregon, Washington to join Big Ten

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 4, 2023

The Big Ten’s presidents and chancellors voted unanimously on Friday to admit Oregon and Washington to the conference, with competition to begin in all sports in 2024-25. This marks the first big...

Iowa kicker Aaron Blom attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Blom failed field goal attempt was 48 yards.

Three current and former Iowa student-athletes among seven charged in state sports gambling probe

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 2, 2023

Current Iowa football player Aaron Blom, along with former Hawkeye basketball player Ahron Ulis  and former baseball player Gehrig Christensen, were among seven Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes...

Former President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Republican candidates focus on variety of issues including Biden, education at Lincoln Dinner

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor August 1, 2023

On one of the hottest days of the summer, dozens upon dozens of people dressed all in black scurried around a large banquet hall preparing tables. Placing glasses of water, plates of decadent food,...

An empty podium is seen during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Photos: Republican presidential candidates attend the 2023 Lincoln Dinner

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor July 29, 2023

Thirteen different 2024 Republican presidential candidates attended the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday. All of the 13 candidates were allowed exactly 10...

Bicycles are seen in the press box room during a Ragbrai event hosted by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

RAGBRAI celebrates 50th anniversary

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor July 25, 2023

RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, has officially kicked off. This year's ride will go 500 miles — the longest since 2001 — starting in Sioux City on Sunday, July...

Mug of John Muriello.

John Muriello, former UI professor, receives sentence for porn possession, drug distribution charges

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 25, 2023

John Robert Muriello, a former University of Iowa music school professor, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine that resulted in...

Adele Miles decorates a plate during a Ragbrai event hosted by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Photos: UIHC hosts RAGBRAI event at Stead Family Children’s Hospital for patients

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor July 19, 2023

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics child life specialists and the UI Health Care RAGBRAI team hosted a RAGBRAI event at the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City on Wednesday. Roughly...

Photo from Iowa City Police Department press release.

Iowa City Police search for woman who went missing on Monday

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 19, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is currently searching for Jill Crippes, who went missing on Monday. A press release from Monday states that Crippes, 47, was last seen by 1022 Estron St., walking...

Protesters leave the University of Iowa Pentacrest to march at a pro-abortion rights protest on Friday, June 24, 2022. The march went down to College Green Park, down Burlington Street and through the Pedestrian Mall before ending at the Pentacrest.

One year post Roe v. Wade overturning, rapid injunction follows passing of fetal heartbeat bill

Ellie Heeren, Hannah Janson, and Alejandro Rojas July 18, 2023

The nation’s wave of abortion bans started with the Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. In the year since the Roe decision, Iowa City has felt the gravity of the Supreme...