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City High School seniors Penelope Wilmoth and Vivian Shields yell a chant during a pro-Palestinian demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters from Iowans for Palestine and several other activist groups demonstrated outside while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, spoke inside the hotel for a campaign fundraiser.

Photos: Pro-Palestine supporters demonstrate outside of GOP fundraising event

Grace Smith, Photojournalist April 28, 2024

Iowans for Palestine and several other activist groups took part in a demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday. About two hundred...

Bettina Dolinsek (left) who is visually impaired, is guided by Bianca Banse while running at the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Iowa City students training to guide runners who are visually impaired

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 28, 2024

The motto “Sharing the joy of adaptive running ... one run at a time” is displayed on the website of Team Runfree, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training guides for visually impaired people...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht pitching during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 16-9.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series loss against Nebraska

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 28, 2024

The Iowa baseball team dropped two of three games on the road against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Hawkeyes led 4-1 in game one, but the Huskers eventually roared back and rode the momentum to a series...

UI College of Pharmacy announces first candidate for dean position

UI College of Pharmacy announces first candidate for dean position

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 28, 2024

The University of Iowa announced its first finalist candidate, Jill Kolesar, for the College of Pharmacy dean position on Sunday. Kolesar currently works as a research professor at the University of...

Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon celebrates after tackling Nebraska running back Anthony Grant for a loss during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Noah Shannon signs with Las Vegas Raiders as undrafted free agent

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 27, 2024

After being forced to sit out his final season in a Hawkeye uniform, Iowa football's Noah Shannon has an opportunity to prove his worth in the NFL. An undrafted free agent, Shannon signed with the...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee and linebacker Jay Higgins tackle Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Lee had four total tackles. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa football defensive lineman Logan Lee drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 27, 2024

Former Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 178th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday.  With the 178th pick in the 2024 #NFLDraft, we select DE Logan...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on March 31, 2023. Storms rolled through the area and a tornado caused damage in parts of Coralville.

Johnson County under tornado watch until Sunday

Jack Moore, News Editor April 27, 2024

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch Saturday until 12 a.m. on Sunday. The watch includes eastern Iowa, parts of Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. According to the National Weather...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

Iowa football’s Tory Taylor drafted by Chicago Bears

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 27, 2024

Former Iowa football punter Tory Taylor was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round with the No. 122 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday.  “It’s really an honor to be a...

Iowa tight end Erick All catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

Iowa’s Erick All drafted by Cincinnati Bengals

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 27, 2024

Former Iowa tight end Erick All was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 115th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Fairfield, Ohio, native was the No. 11 prospect coming out of high school in...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts to a play during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. Ferentz met his performance objective of scoring more than 25 points in a game. His performance objective states he must average 25 points per game.

Brian Ferentz hired by Maryland football as offensive analyst

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 26, 2024

After spending a decade on the sidelines as a coach for his alma mater, former Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz is back in the Big Ten. The son of Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz,...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to shortstop Michael Seegers during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

‘Hellerball’: The philosophy behind Iowa baseball’s offense

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 26, 2024

Hellerball” is a common phrase players and fans use when Rick Heller is in charge of their baseball program. Given to him by Brett Douglas during his Northern Iowa coaching days, the term can...

Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi high-fives fans during an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Press Box Banter: Making history with Iowa women’s basketball player Jada Gyamfi

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor April 26, 2024

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming...

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