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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Victim identified in fatal Iowa City shooting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 24, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The Iowa City Police Department identified an Iowa City man as the victim of the fatal shooting on Van Buren Street on Sunday. Waymond Thomas,...

The Iowa marching band plays during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-7.

Women in Hawkeye Marching Band reflect on activity’s camaraderie in new project

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 23, 2022

University of Iowa alum Laurie Canady examined the history of women in the Hawkeye Marching Band related to the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Canady and the women involved with the “50 Years...

A firefighter walks up a ladder during a fire on Woodlawn Ave. in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department responds to historic house fire

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor October 23, 2022

This is an ongoing report. Check back for updates.  The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday morning at 1011 Woodlawn Ave.  More than five Iowa City fire trucks responded...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson searches for yards during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Iowa football falls to No. 2 Ohio State in historic fashion

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Junior quarterback Alex Padilla took his first snaps of the 2022 season Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz put him into the game after benching senior Spencer...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets off the team bus before a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football plays Ohio State on Saturday at 11:05 a.m.  for the first time since 2017. This is the Hawkeyes' first trip to Ohio Stadium in Columbus since 2013. Going into the...

Iowa strong safety Amani Hooker dives into the end zone after intercepting a pass on Ohio State's first play from scrimmage during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24.

Clash in Columbus: Iowa football to face Ohio State for first time in five years

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 20, 2022

Ryan Day said the 2017 Iowa-Ohio State game scarred him. Day, now the Ohio State head coach, was the Buckeyes’ quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator when starting quarterback J.T. Barrett...

Iowa City City Council buys properties for potential Amtrak Iowa City to Chicago route

Iowa City City Council buys properties for potential Amtrak Iowa City to Chicago route

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 19, 2022

Iowa City City Council approved a request to purchase three residential properties near the Iowa Interstate Railroad rail yard on Tuesday to provide space for a potential Amtrak rail route between...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (right), a Republican, takes her turn speaking after her Democratic challenger Deidre DeJear Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, for a debate on Iowa PBS PBS studios in Johnston, Iowa

State spending, school funding, abortion: fact-checking Iowa’s gubernatorial debate

DI staff, [email protected] October 19, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If Your Time is Short:  Republican Iowa Gov....

Jessica Gorzelitz overhead presses weights at Magni Gym in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

UI study finds older people who weightlift live longer lives

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 18, 2022

Researchers, including a University of Iowa professor, followed subjects for nearly a decade and found weightlifting may prevent early mortality in older adults. Jessica Gorzelitz is an assistant...

Left, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at the Linn County Fairgrounds Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Right, Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear speaks at a town hall, hosted by the University of Iowa Democrats, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

Reynolds, DeJear spar on education, taxes, abortion in debate

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter October 17, 2022

Incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear went back and forth on taxes, education, and abortion at their first and only televised debate on Monday evening.  Reynolds...

David Dickens, interim department chair and UI Dance Marathon chair in pediatric oncology/hematology speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Dickens addressed a $1.5 million gift from Dance Marathon to facilitate research and care for children with cancer.

UI Dance Marathon commits $1.5 million to Stead Family Children’s Hospital for new pediatric cancer professorship

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 17, 2022

Members of the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon announced a donation of $1.5 million on Monday to fund a new professorship in pediatric oncology at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The...

An attendee rummages through clothes at a flea market at Public Space One Close House Oct.16, 2022.

Iowa City Flea Market features Iowa City artists and sellers

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter October 16, 2022

In the parking lot of Public Space One’s Close House, an Iowa City artist collective, Johnson County residents can find a new way of shopping at the first Iowa City Flea Market held every Sunday in...