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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Iowa’s offense had 222 total yards compared to Illinois’ 316.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz stays committed to coaching staff, quarterback

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz won’t be making any changes to his coaching staff this season. With a 9-6 loss to Illinois on Saturday night, Iowa is 3-3 halfway through the season and last...

Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. sacks Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Illinois football snaps eight-game losing streak against Iowa

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football’s matchup with Illinois Saturday lived up to its billing. Illinois, a 3.5-point betting favorite, downed Iowa, 9-6. The Fighting Illini snapped their eight-game...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta walks onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Illinois in Champaign

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football will go for a ninth straight win over Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. The Hawkeyes haven't lost to the Illini since 2008. The Illini is favored...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a near seven-hour football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack, 27-0.

New No. 1: Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens takes over top spot

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 6, 2022

Drew Stevens didn’t always want to be a college football player. Stevens, Iowa’s true freshman kicker out of North Augusta, South Carolina, was a switch kicker in soccer at North Augusta High...

Iowa freshman Josh Dix warms up during an Iowa men’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Dix committed to the Hawkeyes and additionally received offers from Colorado State, Drake, Minnesota, Northern Iowa, Purdue, South Dakota State, Wake Forest and Wisconsin.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Josh Dix recovered from leg injury, full participant in practice

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2022

Just over eight months ago, Josh Dix’s basketball future was in question.  On Jan. 21, with just under two minutes left in the fourth quarter between Dix’s Lincoln High School and Le Mars,...

A tow truck pulls a freight after a semi-truck got stuck on the Iowa Avenue bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Iowa City police respond to cargo truck stuck on Iowa Avenue Bridge

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 5, 2022

A Saia LTL Freight truck got stuck on the Iowa Avenue Bridge on Wednesday while crossing the bridge in Iowa City.  The truck was perpendicular to the bridge at around 1 p.m. after the driver realized...

The Johnson County Fairground complex is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Johnson County Agricultural Association asks for money following embezzlement, missing funding deadline

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 4, 2022

The Johnson County Agricultural Association is seeking increased financial support from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to sustain operations of the county’s fairgrounds. !function(){"use...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City police respond to death of unidentified person who fell from downtown structure

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor October 4, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for details.  Iowa City police responded to a call on Saturday night at E. Burlington Street and S. Linn Street in Iowa City regarding the death of an individual...

Mayor pro tem Megan Alter speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

New members appointed to Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert October 3, 2022

The Iowa City City Council appointed two new members to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission at Monday’s city council meeting following the resignations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission...

Corridor Ketamine Mental Health Clinic is seen at 808 5th St. in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2022

Coralville clinic opens to provide alternative therapy for treatment resistant depression

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter October 2, 2022

Corridor Ketamine in Coralville provides ketamine therapy as an alternative antidepressant to patients who suffer from treatment-resistant depression. Workers at the clinic started administering...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz moves to discuss with officials during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Kirk Ferentz sees growth in Iowa football’s offense following Michigan loss

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz saw improvement from his offense on Saturday, despite the Hawkeyes’ 27-14 loss to No. 4 Michigan. “As crazy as it may sound, from where I stood, I thought...

Michigan celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

No. 4 Michigan thumps Iowa at Kinnick Stadium

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa football ran out of magic at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, falling to No. 4 Michigan in blowout fashion. Before their 27-14 loss to the Wolverines, the Hawkeyes were 5-1 in their last six matchups...

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