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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 offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with reporters during an Iowa football press conference for the team’s coordinators at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Reporters asked Ferentz if a more mobile quarterback would benefit the system. Ferentz explained the passing game operates in a system and it would not. “I dont know that the mobility — just having a guy running around, Im not sure thats going to solve any of our issues,” Ferentz said. “Youre not going to be any more open just because a guy is running around.”

Opinion | Complacency at QB, offensive coordinator could keep Iowa football out of national conversation

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 12, 2022

Iowa football has reached an impasse. That much became clear over the course of head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s last two press conferences. The Hawkeyes are struggling...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with reporters during an Iowa football press conference for the team’s coordinators at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The Hawkeyes hosted the press conference because of the bye week.

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks inconsistencies, job security

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 12, 2022

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz thought the Hawkeyes took a step back last week in their 9-6 loss to Illinois in Champaign. Iowa’s offense started drives at Illinois’ 5-yard...

Entrepreneurial Finance student Isabelle Willey poses with a sweatshirt her group designed and made for a class project in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

UI Entrepreneurial Finance class project becomes fundraiser for Children’s Hospital

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 11, 2022

  What began as an innovative class project turned into a fundraiser for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Associate professor of instruction in the Tippie College...

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Family donates $30,000 to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital after son fights leukemia

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 11, 2022

After two years with cancer, third-grader Tyler Juhl is about to ring the bell on Oct. 24 at the University of Iowa’s Stead Children’s Hospital. Now, his family is giving back to the hospital with...

Iowa City police officer Jeffery Schmidt walks through a room containing evidence, personal goods, and bikes on Aug. 29, 2022.

UI law enforcement reports uptick in bike theft

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter October 11, 2022

Bike thefts are on the rise on campus at the University of Iowa. The UI Department of Public Safety reported a steady increase in bike thefts across campus in recent years with a specific uptick...

Contributed photo of Officers Daniel Boesen and Ivan Rossi alongside Police Chief Dustin Liston.

ICPD officers awarded Life Saving Commendation for saving machete attack victim

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter October 11, 2022

Two Iowa City Police Department officers were awarded the Life Saving Commendation for their efforts in response to a stabbing call. According to an ICPD press release, ICPD field training officer...

Iowa mens basketball point guard Tony Perkins responds to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. This year marks the first year of the Target Center hosting Big Ten Media Days. Perkins said neither when asked about which Murray brother he liked best.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins confident ahead of junior season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 11, 2022

Tony Perkins was smiling for what seemed like the entirety of his media availability session during Iowa Men’s Basketball Media Day on Oct. 5. And he had good reason. The junior guard started...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Police arrest individual connected to September robbery, assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 11, 2022

The University of Iowa Police Department arrested an individual believed to be responsible for a robbery that occurred on Sept. 24, according to a press release from Oct. 11. Police arrested Darlin...

Iowa womens basketball head coach Lisa Bluder speaks during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. This year marks the first year of the Target Center hosting Big Ten Media Days.

Iowa women’s basketball returns five starters, adds crucial transfer

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

A theme of Iowa women’s basketball for the second straight year is familiar faces. Head coach Lisa Bluder’s squad enter the year ranked in the top 10 of every preseason poll so far. The Hawkeyes...

Aug 27, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Jake Gervase (39) and linebacker Jake Hummel (59) tackle Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin (16) in the first half at Paycor Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

Former Iowa football players made their marks on Week 5 of the NFL season in unconventional ways. Against the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jake Gervase converted a fourth down just...

Jon Green speaks to the University Democrats at the Iowa Memorial Union, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Democratic Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates meet students ahead of November election

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 11, 2022

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Democratic candidates Jon Green and V Fixmer-Oraiz emphasized the importance of connecting with students at a University Democrats at Iowa meeting on Monday ahead...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriffs Office.

Roy Browning Jr. will plead to 2019 killing of his wife

Cooper Worth, News Editor October 10, 2022

Roy Browning Jr., who is accused of killing his wife in 2019, will plead to a lesser charge on Wednesday — avoiding the mandatory life imprisonment if convicted — and not go to trial. The details...

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