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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

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Jewish Voice for Peace rallies for ceasefire of Israel-Hamas war

Theron Luett, News Reporter March 4, 2024

The Eastern Iowa chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace held a rally in Iowa City Sunday to demand an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. The rally included over 100 Jewish constituents and allies. The...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City man charged with sexually abusing a 9-year-old

Jack Moore, News Editor March 4, 2024

Gabriel Elombe Etuma, 21, was charged with sexually abusing a 9-year-old on Saturday. The Iowa City Police Department responded to an Iowa City residence at approximately 9:27 a.m. Police records report...

Chasten Buttigieg speaks with CBS News correspondent David Begnaud at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival, August 12. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

UI Lecture Committee to host Chasten Buttigieg

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 4, 2024

The University of Iowa Lecture Committee is set to host New York Times Best Selling Author Chasten Buttigieg. Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of current U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary and...

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UI graduate student plans to run for Iowa House seat

Jack Moore, News Editor March 4, 2024

Anna Banowsky, a 26-year-old University of Iowa graduate student, announced her bid for the Iowa House on Saturday. Banowsky said she plans to run because residents of Iowa House District 92, which...

Iowa womens basketball players celebrate after winning the Big Ten Tournament title at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 5. Second-seeded Iowa defeated third-seeded Ohio State, 105-72.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 2 seed in Big Ten Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 3, 2024

After a 10-point win over Big Ten regular season champion Ohio State on Sunday, the Iowa women's basketball team secured a No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. Iowa heads into the tournament...

State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Iowa Poll finds majority of Iowans support Area Education Agencies

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 3, 2024

A new edition of The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll found that the majority of Iowans support Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. The poll comes as House lawmakers passed their proposal Thursday...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Kristin Juszczyk designs custom vest for Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 3, 2024

State Farm partnered with fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk to create two custom vest jackets — one for Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark and one for Jake from State Farm. This is the first...

A Nike advertisement of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is seen on The Edge building on East Burlington Street in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The poster was put up in the early morning.

Caitlin Clark passes Pete Maravich for NCAA all-time scoring record

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark has earned comparisons to LSU and Utah Jazz legend Pete Maravich for years. Nicknamed “Ponytail Pete,” she’s seen plenty of his highlights. But with all of Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Seniors shine during No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball win against No. 2 Ohio State

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 3, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa women's basketball team got revenge on  No. 2 Ohio State, winning 93-83, during Senior Day at Carver Hawkeye Arena Sunday afternoon.  Iowa was led by guard Caitlin Clark, who finished...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69.

Celebrities show out for Iowa women’s basketball’s game against Ohio State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 3, 2024

    On Sunday, March 3, Iowa City has become the center of the college basketball universe as Caitlin Clark looks to become the NCAA's all-time leading scorer, needing 18 points to...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a three pointer during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery had 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball keeps NCAA Tournament hopes alive with road win at Northwestern

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 2, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive with an 87-80 road victory over the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday. It marks the Hawkeyes’ third Quad 1 win of the season...

Iowa City police locate missing 14-year-old

Iowa City police locate missing 14-year-old

Jack Moore, News Editor March 2, 2024

Aniyah Sykes, 14, who was reported missing by the Iowa City Police Department on Saturday has been located. Police did not provide any additional information. Sykes was supposed to meet her mother...

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