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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts to a play 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. Ferentz met his performance objective of scoring more than 25 points in a game. His performance objective states he must average 25 points per game.

Brian Ferentz hired by Maryland football as offensive analyst

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 26, 2024

After spending a decade on the sidelines as a coach for his alma mater, former Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz is back in the Big Ten. The son of Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz,...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to shortstop Michael Seegers during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

‘Hellerball’: The philosophy behind Iowa baseball’s offense

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 26, 2024

Hellerball” is a common phrase players and fans use when Rick Heller is in charge of their baseball program. Given to him by Brett Douglas during his Northern Iowa coaching days, the term can...

Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi high-fives fans during an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Press Box Banter: Making history with Iowa women’s basketball player Jada Gyamfi

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor April 26, 2024

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming...

The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Supreme Court reverses $12.7 million decision siding with UI Health Care

Jack Moore, News Editor April 26, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court sided with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Friday in its decision to reverse a $12.7 million judgment to Modern Piping for its claim the hospital...

Iowa City Community School District Board member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice-President J.P. Claussen as seen at the Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools lose $1.3 million due to private school vouchers

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 25, 2024

After facing a needed $3.75 million budget reduction that led to the closure of Hills Elementary, the Iowa City Community School District also saw millions in losses from private school vouchers this...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson observes a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI to restructure, rename DEI Office to Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 25, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  AMES — Major changes are coming to the University of Iowa’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its programming.  The Iowa...

Oct 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., delivers remarks as Republican House lawmakers gather on the Capitol steps after electing Johnson to the speakership in Washington.  Mandatory Credit: Eric Kayne-USA TODAY

House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit IC on Sunday, support Miller-Meeks

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 25, 2024

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will visit Iowa City on Sunday evening alongside U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, for a campaign fundraiser at the Courtyard by Marriott.  Johnson’s...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Regents approve UI parking ticket increases, rates

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 25, 2024

University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students will soon see an increase in parking permit and ticket rates after approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Thursday.  The parking permit rates will...

Photo Illustration by Carly Schrum

Iowa Republicans voice support for $95 billion foreign aid package, TikTok ban

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 24, 2024

President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package into law on Wednesday, including almost $60 billion in aid to Ukraine that was previously stalled by hard-right Republicans who oppose the...

Executive director Mark Braun listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI requests approval to lease medical facility in Urbandale

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 24, 2024

The University of Iowa requested approval from the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday for an acquisition to grow UI Health Care’s system and a property sale. The regents approved the UI’s request...

Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Hills Elementary students to move to Alexander Elementary School after closure

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 23, 2024

Iowa City Community School District teachers are working behind the scenes to transition Hills Elementary School students to Alexander Elementary School by this fall following the school’s closure.  Starting...

Activists march down South Clinton St. during a Take Back the Night protest in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Activists marched to Linn Street and back to end rape culture and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence.

Students march for Take Back the Night at Pentacrest to call for end to sexual violence

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 23, 2024

Over 100 people marched down the streets of downtown Iowa City on Tuesday night to call for an end to sexual violence on campus.  The UI’s annual Take Back the Night demonstration held by the...

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