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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 quarterback Spencer Petras hands off the ball to running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Johnson carried the ball nine times for 26 yards.

Live updates | No. 16 Iowa football’s Senior Day matchup against Illinois

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 18, 2023

IOWA CITY, IA – The 16th-ranked Iowa football team will host Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. Sitting at 8-2 overall with a 5-2 mark against conference opponents, the Hawkeyes have...

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, answer questions at a round table during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in Downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates.

GOP presidential hopefuls get personal, talk abortion policy at Christian event

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 18, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa — GOP presidential hopefuls Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Nikki Haley shared personal stories and thoughts on abortion policy Friday at an evangelical presidential forum in...

Ioaw guard Tony Perkins dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Iowa leads, 49-39, after the first half.

Iowa men’s basketball scrapes by Arkansas State, 88-74, in game decided by defensive play

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team edged Arkansas State, 88-74, Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to improve to 3-1 on the season.  In spite of having more made free throws than field goals, and...

Attendees plant flags during the Student Solidarity Walkout at the Pentacrest on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine.

Students walk out in support of Palestine, issue second open letter to UI

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 17, 2023

A week after sending a letter to University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson asking for a statement condemning anti-Palestinian rhetoric, among other requests, pro-Palestine protestors gathered for...

Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Mazahir Salih sworn into Iowa City City Council seat early due to state law stipulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2023

Mazahir Salih, a winner of one of the Iowa City City Council’s at-large seats this month, was sworn into her council seat on Friday instead of in January because of stipulations within the state...

The University of Iowa’s soccer team celebrates a goal in the first round game of the NCAA women’s soccer tournament against Bucknell University on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The game was hosted at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bison, 2-0.

Iowa women’s soccer knocked out of NCAA Tournament after falling to Georgia, ending historic postseason

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 17, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team lost, 3-2, to Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Friday afternoon at Riggs Field in Clemson, South Carolina — putting an end to a historic postseason. It...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke shoots the ball during a mens basketball game between Iowa and North Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Hawks, 110-68.

Iowa men’s basketball Notebook | Hawkeyes reflect on players’ roles and skillsets heading into game against Arkansas State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team looks to make progress against Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. The Hawkeyes got a glimpse of the team’s potential on Tuesday, despite...

Students stand outside of Burge Residence Hall during an evacuation at Burge Residence Hall on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. A Hawk Alert was issued at 11:29 a.m. to evacuate the building due to a suspicious package. Another Hawk Alert was issued at 12:06 p.m. stating the the issue was resolved.

Burge Residence Hall evacuated after suspicious package, incident now resolved

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg November 17, 2023

University of Iowa students evacuated Burge Residence Hall Friday morning because of a report of a suspicious package and possible bomb threat. The situation has since been resolved.  A Hawk Alert...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Clark scored just 24 points for Iowa, tying her lowest-scoring game of the season against UNI on Nov. 12. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

‘It just wasn’t good Iowa basketball:’ Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes shoot poorly in 65-58 loss to Kansas State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 17, 2023

Caitlin Clark said the Iowa women’s basketball team never got into a rhythm on Thursday night as the No. 2 Hawkeyes suffered their first loss to Kansas State, 65-58.  Poor shooting was the...

Kansas State guard Rebekah Dallinger walks off the court after winning a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Kansas State

Emily Nyberg and Grace Smith November 17, 2023

Kansas State defeated No. 2 Iowa, 65-58, in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes' record is now 5-1. Iowa's first lost last season was against the Wildcats in Manhattan, Kansas. The...

Northwestern punter Hunter Renner punts the ball as Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher attempts to block it during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher finds progress in the details

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher isn’t afraid to design his own future, even when the world around him paints a different picture. Driving home from Minnesota State University, Mankato with his parents...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gets introduced during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball drops first loss of season to Kansas State, 65-58, amid shooting woes

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season to Kansas State in a return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes entered the contest fresh off of...

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