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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus tries second attempt to shift funds from police budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 17, 2024

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus proposed an amendment to the city’s budget on Tuesday to shift an increase in funds for the police department to other public safety services that do not involve...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

IC City Council approves industrial rezoning of former Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 16, 2024

The old Kirkwood Community College campus will now be home to industrial development after the Iowa City City Council’s vote Tuesday night. The city council approved rezoning the former college’s...

Bestselling author and Indianapolis resident John Green expresses his thoughts on libraries banning books as the Indianapolis Public Library kicked off national Banned Books Week with a discussion on Oct 2, 2023, at the Indianapolis Central Branch Public Library.

Ask the Author | John Green on banning book laws, fan base growth

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor April 16, 2024

Few readers have yet to encounter a book written by John Green, from his iconic young adult fiction novels “The Fault in Our Stars,” “Looking for Alaska,” and “Paper Towns” to his most recent...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers in overtime, 94-89.

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 Indiana Fever jersey sells out on Fanatics website

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

Caitlin Clark hasn't played a minute in a WNBA uniform, but it didn't take long for her jersey's popularity to skyrocket. After the former Hawkeye guard was selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever...

A fumbled rollout of a new financial aid form leaves FAFSA completion rates low

A fumbled rollout of a new financial aid form leaves FAFSA completion rates low

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 16, 2024

WASHINGTON — Jayna Gilman, a University of Iowa first-year student studying human anatomy and physiology, is just one of millions of students nationwide who are unsure how much they may be expected...

Martha Gordon practices yoga in her studio in Iowa City on Thursday April 11, 2024. Gordon has practiced yoga in Iowa City for over 20 years. (Shaely Odean/The Daily Iowan).

Mirrors, mats, and a change in mindset: How yoga shaped my life beyond the mat

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor April 16, 2024

When I first met my yoga instructor Martha Gordon last August, I arrived at her weekly hot yoga class physically and mentally unprepared for how her practice would change my life. I had done yoga only...

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker blocks Penn State defensive end Zuriah Fisher during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0.

Looking into Iowa football’s offensive line this season, Kirk Ferentz’s thoughts on NIL

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 16, 2024

One of the biggest moves this offseason was Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor transferring to Iowa, and then changing his mind. On March 19, a day before spring practice started, it was announced...

Fan’s turn on their flashlights at the start of the fourth quarter during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Iowa football notebook | New punter Rhys Dakin aims to forge his own identity

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

From the minute he set foot on campus, Rhys Dakin knew he had big shoes to fill. After all, replacing beloved former punter Tory Taylor is no easy task.  But Dakin is up to the challenge.  “The...

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.

‘All I want is a shot’: Noah Shannon hopes to achieve NFL dreams

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

Last August, Iowa football defensive lineman Noah Shannon was gearing up for his sixth and final season in a Hawkeye uniform. Then, it all came crashing down. Although he redshirted his first year,...

The student section gestures an I for Iowa during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.

Iowa football student tickets to go on sale April 23

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 16, 2024

The college football season is quickly approaching, which means Kinnick Stadium will soon be packed on Saturdays. On Tuesday, Iowa Athletics announced that returning students can purchase season...

Iowa Board of Regents President of Pro Tem Sherry Bates listens to a speaker during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Regent survey shows better attitudes toward free speech on campus

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 16, 2024

A March survey of students, staff, and faculty at Iowa’s three public universities found that overall attitudes toward the state of free speech on campus improved from a December 2021 survey.  The...

Iowa relief pitcher Aaron Savary celebrates a clean inning during a baseball game between St. Thomas and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies 17-11.

UI requests to build clubhouse at Duane Banks Field

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 16, 2024

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents to build a new standalone clubhouse at Duane Banks Field. The regents will vote next week. The 2,365 square-foot...

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