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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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State dismisses all sports betting charges

DI Staff March 1, 2024

The state of Iowa has dismissed all charges in the sports gambling investigation, which included several Iowa athletes. The case was dismissed with prejudice following the revelation that the investigation...

Middle hitter Rosa Vesty seen serving the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Grand Canyon University at Xtream Arena in Coralville on September 10, 2023. The Antleopes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Press Box Banter: Iowa volleyball with Rosa Vesty

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor March 1, 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...

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa Republicans plan to reform Area Education Agencies passes House vote

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 1, 2024

After killing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' plan to reform Iowa’s nine Area Education Agencies earlier this session, Iowa House Republicans passed a House vote Thursday afternoon.  The bill, House...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Religious freedom bill on its way to governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 29, 2024

After more than an hour of debate Thursday, Iowa House lawmakers passed a bill that supporters say would expand protections for religious freedom while those opposed say the bill could lead to discrimination. The...

The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Higher education overhaul passes Iowa House

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 29, 2024

Iowa House lawmakers voted Thursday to eliminate all “non-essential” diversity, equity, and inclusion staff in Iowa’s three public universities and cap tuition increases at 3 percent. The bill,...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

DVIP planning to construct rental units in JoCo for domestic violence survivors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, DVIP, is working to construct six rental housing units to allow victims of domestic violence to escape abusive situations and regain independence. DVIP is...

The office building for the International Refugee Committee is seen on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/ The Daily Iowan).

International Rescue Committee opens Iowa City office

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Photos: Iowa fourth-year guard Caitlin Clark enters WNBA Draft

DI Visuals Staff February 29, 2024

Fourth-year Iowa guard Caitlin Clark announced she will enter the 2024 WNBA Draft via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. In entering the draft Clark will forego her fifth...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs merchandise during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Social media reacts to Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark declaring for 2024 WNBA Draft

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

Caitlin Clark's time as a Hawkeye is soon coming to an end. The Iowa women's basketball star announced Thursday she will forego her final season of eligibility that was granted due to COVID-19 and...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark forgoes final season of eligibility, declares for WNBA Draft

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball fourth-year point guard Caitlin Clark has declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, the star announced Thursday on social media. In doing so, Clark forgoes her fifth and final year...

Fans enter BOK Center before session one of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee releases qualifying tournament allocations

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

The NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee released qualifying tournament allocations for this year's national championships. The Big Ten leads all conferences with 85 pre-allocated spots, which are...

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun claps during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

USA Today names Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun Woman of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

Hawkeye women's wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun has been named USA Today's Woman of the Year honoree for the state of Iowa. This award is presented annually to 12 national recipients and one...

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