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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Board of Supervisors listen to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

General Assistance Program from Johnson County sees big increase in users

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter November 30, 2022

Johnson County’s General Assistance Program has seen an increase in households served recently, with 745 in fiscal 2022 compared to 304 in fiscal 2021. Johnson County Social Services Director...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta runs after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. LaPorta caught four passes for 95 yards, but did not finish the game because of injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Sam LaPorta named Big Ten Tight End of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 30, 2022

Iowa football senior Sam LaPorta is the Kwalick-Clark Big Ten Tight End of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday. LaPorta, who missed Iowa’s last game of the regular season with an undisclosed...

The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Trial postponed for former UI professor facing federal child pornography, meth distribution charges

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor November 30, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article briefly mentions instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use. The trial of former University of Iowa School...

The Iowa City Community School District held a meeting at the professional development center on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District five-year strategic plan to increase proficiency in schools

Virginia Russell, News Reporter November 30, 2022

The Iowa City Community School District will implement a new five-year strategic plan in 2023 to improve student equity and development in the district.  To improve equity, the district plans to...

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray bounces back with massive double-double against Georgia Tech after road struggles

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray bounces back with massive double-double against Georgia Tech after road struggles

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 30, 2022

After a rough shooting stretch in games against Clemson and TCU during the Emerald Coast Classic tournament in Florida last week, Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray said he forgot about his...

The front door of 123 North Linn Street is seen through a window on Saturday Nov. 19, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District to collaborate with ICON Arts Academy

Virginia Russell, News Reporter November 29, 2022

Iowa City Community School District will provide online schooling for students enrolled in the new downtown Iowa City ICON Arts Academy. ICON Arts Academy is a performing arts school designed to...

Iowa forward and freshman Hannah Stuelke poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Stuelke was ranked No. 45 recruit nationally by ESPN in 2022. In High School, Stuelke was named Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year.

Hannah Stuelke’s athleticism a boost for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Hannah Stuelke always knew she wanted to be a Hawkeye. She committed to Iowa during her freshman year at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. In her four years...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell intercepts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Campbell returned the ball to the end zone. Officials later determined Campbell stepped out of bounds on the return. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Jack Campbell named Big Ten Defensive Player, Linebacker of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell has been named the Big Ten's Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. Campbell...

Tennessee Titans place kicker Caleb Shudak (11) misses a field goal attempt as they face the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 29, 2022

Undrafted rookie kicker Caleb Shudak earned the first start of his young NFL career on Sunday. Shudak stepped up for the Tennessee Titans after incumbent Randy Bullock suffered a calf injury in warmups...

Michigan quarterback quarterback Cade McNamara speaks with media during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. McNamara was asked about being back in the stadium after last playing against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship in December. “Those feelings that we felt [from the Big Ten Championship] as they’re being triggered right now, you know, it only makes you want to work harder,” McNamara said at his podium. The event marked the 50th annual Big Ten Media Days.

Big Ten football notebook | Wisconsin, Nebraska introduce new head coaches, Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 28, 2022

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. The former four-star recruit played in all 14 of the Wolverines games in 2021, amassing 2,470 yards and 15...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

PolitiFact | The term ‘red wave’ is more complicated than you think

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor November 28, 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: Republicans at the national...

V Fixmer-Oraiz, a transgender citizen and Johnson County Supervisor, speaks during a transgender rights protest at the Pentacrest on March 11. Simon Reichel attended the protest.

‘I couldn’t stand living in my own skin’: Among a nationwide trend of anti-trans legislation, Iowa leads the pack

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter November 27, 2022

Content Warning: This article mentions references to self-harm and suicide as well as transphobia. Growing up in Dubuque, Iowa, Simon Reichel said he faced harassment and violence because of his...

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