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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 first basemen Brennen Dorighi high-fives head coach Rick Heller after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Bradley Braves, 6-1. Dorighi recorded two hits in five at-bats.

Iowa baseball blows out Upper Iowa

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

The Iowa baseball team took down Upper Iowa, 16-0, on Tuesday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.  The Hawkeyes came out of the gate with a 12-run inning to set the tone for the rest of the contest. The...

Iowa City Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District experiences challenges in hiring diverse workforce

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District administration is working on recruiting and retaining diversity in their staff, but has hit some obstacles, a school board equity update indicated. During...

The Lagoon Shelter House is seen on March 30, 2023. The Lagoon Shelter House is a facility managed by UI Recreational Services. (Shuntaro Kawasaki/The Daily Iowan)

Lagoon Shelter House offers new opportunities for outdoor recreation

Sydney Libert, News Reporter April 25, 2023

As warmer weather approaches Iowa City, Recreational Services at the University of Iowa is preparing to increase the number of outdoor amenities available on campus. Beginning this spring, the university’s...

Contributed photo by Anne Langebartels

IC food waste education program celebrates first year, recent waste reductions

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 25, 2023

  One year after Iowa City’s Love Food, Fight Waste started, food waste in the landfill has slightly decreased. The program aims to educate the community about how they can diminish...

Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Regents to still conduct DEI study after anti-DEI bill dies

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The state Board of Regents continues to study diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at all regent institutions after recent DEI bills in the Iowa Legislature didn’t move forward. House...

The new Pride Alliance Center is seen on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Pride Alliance Center to open a new location this fall

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 23, 2023

The University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center will open its new location at 601 Melrose Ave. this fall after having its initial location closed. Originally, the Pride Alliance Center operated out...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a photo with Coralville Community food Pantry workers during a charity event at the Coralville food pantry on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Caitlin Clark partners with a local food pantry to raise over $66,000

Iowa women’s basketball guard and National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark is teaming up with a Johnson County food pantry to raise money for residents facing food insecurity. When the Iowa women’s...

Michael Martin, lead barista at Coffee Emporium in Iowa City, makes coffee on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Coffee Emporium, formerly High ground Coffee, recently underwent a name change due to new ownership.

New coffee franchise opens in place of High Ground Cafe

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 23, 2023

Almost a month after opening, the Coffee Emporium on Iowa City’s Northside is seeing an influx of customers. The new shop opened April 4 in what was once High Ground Cafe at 301 E. Market St.,...

Iowa’s catcher Cade Moss runs towards home base during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 21, 2023. Moss had 1 hit and 2 runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Iowa baseball sweeps Nebraska at Duane Banks Field

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 23, 2023

The Iowa baseball team swept Nebraska in a three-game series at Duane Banks Field.  This is the first time the Hawkeyes have swept a Big Ten opponent this season. Friday  Iowa defeated Nebraska,...

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

Opinion | Spring game shouldn’t shape fans’ expectations for Iowa football

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 22, 2023

One of the telltale signs of spring in Iowa City is the sight of yellow trash cans lining the field of Kinnick Stadium. Every April, the Iowa football team gives fans a chance to watch practice, and...

Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) celebrates after tackling Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45) during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Graves recorded three solo tackles and two were for a loss. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves making strides throughout spring practice

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 22, 2023

Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves has big shoes to fill in 2023. Following the departure of potential first-round NFL Draft pick Lukas Van Ness, Graves is looking to become Iowa’s next...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with the team after a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football notebook | head coach Kirk Ferentz gives injury updates, still active in transfer portal

Chris Werne, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2023

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz said following spring practice on Saturday that the Hawkeyes may have multiple players out for the season in 2023. Mainstays in the Iowa starting lineup, like defensive...

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