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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

Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 89 Elinor Levin plays with kids during her watch party in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Levin won 63% of the vote, defeating Tony Currin.

Elinor Levin wins Democratic nomination for Iowa House District 89

Meg Doster, News Editor June 7, 2022

The Democratic nominee for Iowa’s 89th District, Elinor Levin, celebrated her victory at a watch party surrounded by family and friends in a backyard party that doubled as her niece’s first birthday...

The Englert Theatre marquee is seen during day three of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

John Schickedanz selected as the Englert’s next executive director

Parker Jones, Arts Editor June 7, 2022

After The Englert Theatre’s former executive director, Andre Perry, stepped down in Sept. 2021. The theater’s marketing director, John Schickedanz, temporarily filled the position. Now, his role in...

PBS Iowa Presents Telling Our Own Story, a preview

PBS Iowa Presents ‘Telling Our Own Story,’ a preview

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor June 6, 2022

PBS Iowa will be examining race and Black history in Iowa with “Telling Our Own Story,” a series of four films set to air on Monday and Tuesday. The first two films, Racism and Its Impact, along...

Iowa forward Kris Murray goes up for a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 83-74. Murray shot 12-18 in field goals.

Kris Murray discusses NBA Draft process after returning to Iowa men’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 2, 2022

Though Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray removed his name from the 2022 NBA Draft on Wednesday,  Murray said he received valuable feedback on his game throughout the draft process when he...

Iowa forward Kris Murray goes up for a shot in the paint during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Murray shot 6-15 in the paint.

Kris Murray returning to Iowa men’s basketball for junior season

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor June 1, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball player Kris Murray announced that he will be returning for his junior season on Wednesday. Murray declared for the 2022 NBA Draft on April 14 but didn’t hire an agent which...

Coach Rick Heller takes the field during the game against Bradley on March 26, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawks took the victory, 4-2.

Michigan ends Iowa baseball’s five-game run at Big Ten Tournament

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor May 29, 2022

The Iowa baseball team was eliminated from the 2022 Big Ten Tournament on Sunday. The Hawkeyes fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 13-1, in seven innings. Sunday’s loss ended Iowa’s five-game run...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones hurdles over Illinois defensive back Christian Bobak during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 33-23, at the last home game of the season.

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor May 25, 2022

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021...

May 24, 2022; Uvalde, TX, USA; Law enforcement investigates the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The shooting killed 18 children and 2 adults.

Iowa lawmakers, Johnson County leaders react, call for change after school shooting in Texas

Grace Smith, Managing Editor May 24, 2022

Iowa lawmakers and Johnson County leaders expressed heartache, offered condolences, and demanded change in Iowa following the elementary school shooting in Texas on Tuesday.  An 18-year-old shooter...

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

Iowa’s Adam Mazur and Keaton Anthony honored with Big Ten baseball awards

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor May 24, 2022

Iowa baseball players Adam Mazur and Keaton Anthony were honored as Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year, respectively, the conference announced Tuesday.  Mazur is the second...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Governor Kim Reynolds’ private education bill will not pass, says House Speaker Pat Grassley

Meg Doster, News Editor May 23, 2022

The Iowa House will not pass Governor Kim Reynolds’ private education bill, House Speaker Pat Grassley said to reporters on Monday. The Iowa Senate passed Senate Study Bill 3080, in Feb. and proposed...

Iowa pitcher Dylan Nedved throws the ball during a game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 15, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 9-3. Nedved had two strikeouts and allowed one hit.

Pitcher Dylan Nedved leads Iowa baseball to shutout against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter May 21, 2022

In his first start since April 9, Iowa pitcher Dylan Nedved tossed six scoreless innings during the Hawkeyes’ 12-0 triumph over Indiana at Duane Banks Field on Friday night. The senior from Shawnee,...

Iowa centerfielder Kyle Huckstorf prepares to hit the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Huckstorf had four at bats and one strikeout. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 5-2.

Kyle Huckstorf pushes Iowa baseball to historic night against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter May 20, 2022

Iowa baseball center fielder Kyle Huckstorf approaches the ballpark every day with the same mindset: hit the baseball hard while barreling up on his bat. He accomplished that goal in a historic...

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