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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

Driver Pato O’Ward (5) climbs the fence after the NTT IndyCar Series Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 presented by Google at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Sunday, July 24, 2022. O’Ward finished the race in first place.

O’Ward grabs second win of the season as Newgarden crashes out of sweep

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 24, 2022

Through 234 laps of Sunday’s Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, Josef Newgarden was in prime position to take his second IndyCar victory in as many days. Then things went...

Chief Race Tire Engineer for Bridestone and Firestone Racing Cara Adams poses for a portrait before the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend Practice at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Friday, July 22, 2022. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Firestone’s chief race engineer discusses IndyCar tires and the Iowa Speedway

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 24, 2022

Inside the Firestone hauler at the Iowa Speedway sat Cara Adams, the chief race tire engineer for Bridgestone and Firestone Racing. As the chief race tire engineer, it’s Adams’ job to design...

Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske, takes a picture of his driver, Josef Newgarden (2), after the NTT IndyCar Series HyVeeDeals.com 250 presented by DoorDash at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Newgarden finished first and his teammate Will Power (12), finished third.

Josef Newgarden takes first leg of Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 23, 2022

Josef Newgarden led 208 of the 250 laps on Saturday afternoon at Iowa Speedway and took the title at the Hy-VeeDeals.com 250. The win marked Newgarden's fourth of the season and fourth career victory...

Driver Marcus Ericsson (8) practices during the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Friday, July 22, 2022. Ericsson finished practice sixth with a time of 18.7313.

IndyCar drivers happy to be back at Iowa

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 23, 2022

After the Iowa Speedway was left off the schedule for the 2021 season, drivers are happy to be back in Newton. The Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway commenced on Friday with both IndyCar...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen dribbles down the court during an Iowa men’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Bowen shot 52.7 percent from the field, 47.4 percent from the 3-point line, and 90 percent from the foul line the summer of 2021 playing for the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.

Iowa men’s basketball freshmen Josh Dix, Dasonte Bowen detail progression

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 21, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball freshmen guards Josh Dix and Dasonte Bowen are progressing ahead of their first seasons. Dix, who’s from Council Bluffs, broke his right leg’s tibia and fibula while...

The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine approved by FDA and CDC, with UI Health Care’s help

Meg Doster, News Editor July 20, 2022

The FDA and CDC have authorized a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, created by Novavax Inc., for people 18 and older. The new vaccine has comparable efficacy to the previous vaccines that were approved by the FDA...

Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Johnson County, according to Johnson County Public Health. The release says Johnson County Public Health has been working closely with the Iowa...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

New nonprofit aims to help Iowa student-athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

A new nonprofit has emerged to gain Hawkeye athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness. The Iowa Swarm Collective was formed to equal stipends by participating in events to raise money...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

Photos: The unveiling of the Iowa Swarm Collective

Grace Smith, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

Organizers of the Iowa Swarm Collective held a press conference unveiling the name, image, and likeness group at Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday. The collective plans to use the popularity of football,...

The United States Supreme Court Building is seen on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Advocates move to focus on local solutions after SCOTUS limits EPA regulatory power

Liam Halawith, News Reporter July 14, 2022

Iowa environmental groups are pushing for legislation at the local and state levels after the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to limit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority. Matthew...

Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Meg Doster, News Editor July 14, 2022

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear puts Iowa’s public education as her top priority, as Iowa ranks no. 43 on the national list. DeJear said Iowa has fallen in ranking because of...

Canned goods sit on a shelf in the food pantry at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Sunday, July 10, 2022. A sign enforces a limit on how many cans a pantry user can take.

Iowa City community wrestles with rising food prices

Kate Murphy, News Reporter July 12, 2022

This is story is part two of a series exploring the impact of inflation on the Johnson County area. Record-high food prices are impacting Iowa Citians this summer. The average price of food has...