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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz watches action during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Kirk Ferentz points to Iowa football offensive line as source for 2022 struggles, focal point for improvement in 2023

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz pointed to his team’s offensive line play as a source for the lack of offensive production in 2022. With another year of experience for returning players, along...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz puts on a headset during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Iowa offense recorded 206 yards compared to Kentucky’s 185. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Kirk Ferentz says Iowa football will keep current staff, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz for 2023 season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz said he won't be making any staffing changes between the 2022 and 2023 football season — including his son and offensive coordinator, Brian Ferentz. "As I...

Iowa guard Molly Davis dribbles the ball during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Davis earned three assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 87-64.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Molly Davis stepping up ahead of contest against Maryland

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Nine months into the program, Iowa women’s basketball senior guard Molly Davis said she is still learning something new every day. Davis transferred to Iowa from Central Michigan, where she started...

Professor Ibrahim Damir performs a demonstration of a flood prediction during a press conference for the University of Iowa’s new Center for Hydrologic development at the Iowa Flood Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The center aims to better the ability to predict floods and droughts.

UI increases national reach with new Center for Hydrologic Development

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 1, 2023

The University of Iowa will work on a new Center for Hydrologic Development facility in partnership with the University of Alabama, the UI announced in a press conference on Wednesday. The center...

The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street is seen while Iowa players are introduced before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The jersey was placed to honor the memory of Street. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball honors Chris Street versus Northwestern

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

Prior to the Iowa men’s basketball team’s rescheduled home matchup with Northwestern on Jan. 31, family members of Chris Street spoke to the media about his impact on the state, and a newly-released...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort shoots a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Sandfort shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Northwestern with late surge

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated the visiting Northwestern Wildcats, 86-70, Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  In what Northwestern head coach Chris Collins called a “back-and-fourth...

City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on  Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City officials expresses concern over lawmakers’ effort to restrict local government power

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 31, 2023

Several City of Iowa City officials have expressed disappointment and frustration with a proposed bill in the Iowa Legislature that would restrict the city government’s ability to dictate certain...

Old Museum of Art is seen across the Iowa River on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Shuntaro Kawasaki/The Daily Iowan)

UI Old Museum of Art renamed to Performing Arts Annex

Sydney Libert, News Reporter January 31, 2023

The University of Iowa is preparing to have the Division of Performing Arts take center stage in the former Museum of Art. The Old Museum of Art will now go by the interim name Performing...

Gov. Kim Reynolds high fives House Speaker Pro Tempore John H. Wills, R-District 10 before she signs the House File 68 in the rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol building on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

School choice becomes nationwide conservative priority

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 31, 2023

Iowa is one of the first GOP-led states in the U.S. to expand access to private K-12 education with state taxpayer funds after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law “school choice” legislation on Jan....

Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe poses for a photo with former Iowa track and field head coach Larry Wieczorek while celebrating with a trophy for winning the team competition during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

Iowa track and field hurdler Myreanna Bebe’s improved mentality yields 60-meter hurdle record

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter January 30, 2023

Iowa track and field hurdler Myreanna Bebe has had her fair share of struggles throughout her career. Despite multiple promising performances last season, the junior came up short at both the indoor...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark passes the ball to forward Monika Czinano during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54.

Caitlin Clark, Monika Czinano, Kris Murray named to Wooden Award late season top 20

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 30, 2023

A trio of Hawkeyes were named to the Wooden Award late season top 20 on Monday, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced. The Wooden Award is presented annually to both the top men's and women's...

Canned goods are seen on the shelves at the Food Pantry in the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

Bill to change SNAP benefits moves to committee vote

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter January 29, 2023

Iowans could see fewer food options eligible for food stamp benefits if a bill proposed by Iowa House Republicans is enacted into law. An Iowa House committee is discussing legislation that...

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