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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Johnson rushed for 134 yards and scored one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Kaleb Johnson returns from injury, leads offense against Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson's best two games on the ground have both come against Purdue. The sophomore has rushed for 334 yards in the Hawkeyes' last two contests against the Boilermakers,...

Iowa right end Erick All and running back Leshon Williams celebrate a touchdown from All 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.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa TE Erick All’s 22-yard touchdown catch

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa tight end Erick All was often used as a fullback during his time with the Michigan Wolverines. Now in the Black and Gold, All again found himself lined up in the fullback spot, only instead of...

Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks is tackled 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. Burks totaled 19 yards against Iowa.

Iowa defeats Purdue, 20-14, behind big day for defensive line and RB Kaleb Johnson

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa football beat Purdue, 20-14, on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium in the Hawkeyes’ annual Homecoming game. Even though the offense struggled in the red zone under new quarterback Deacon...

Rapper Swae Lee performs during University of Iowa Homecoming on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Rapper Swae Lee takes the stage at packed UI Homecoming concert

Will Bower, Arts Reporter October 7, 2023

Despite the chilly fall weather, at least a thousand University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Pentacrest Friday to see rapper Swae Lee perform. Lee is...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson celebrates after a run during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Highlight to watch: Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson’s 67-yard TD dash

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson missed the Hawkeyes' last three contests due to an ankle injury and made his return Saturday afternoon against Purdue. The Hamilton, Ohio, native started off quickly...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Press Box Banter: Sports gambling with Ryan Hansen

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor October 6, 2023

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 games....

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark addresses the crowd during a discussion with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith and media executive Mark Shapiro on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Smith, Shapiro and Clark participated in a publicized conversation titled “Beyond the Game” as part of the 2023 University of Iowa Homecoming.

Stephen A. Smith, Mark Shapiro hold live conversation with Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 6, 2023

“One more year! One more year! One more year!” Thousands of voices chanted for Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark to use her fifth year of eligibility during a live conversation...

Members of the audience cheer as Pete Buttigeig takes the stage at the Bell Center following the closing of the polls on Monday, February 3, 2020. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws panel voted to strip Iowa of its first-in-the-nation status on Friday.

Iowa Democrats finalize mail-in caucus plan

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 6, 2023

Iowa Democrats will wait until Super Tuesday to announce the results of the Iowa Caucus in 2024 under the tentative timeline submitted to the national Democrats Rules and Bylaws Committee that is expected...

Antonio Sosa works the cashier desk at his convenience store in West Liberty, Iowa on Sept. 23, 2023.

Habitantes de Iowa puedan pierde acceso a materials de votacion que no esten en Inglés

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 6, 2023

Read this article in English: Iowa on way to lose access to non-English voting materials La Procuradora General Brenna Bird 's apela podria eliminar los materiales de votación que no estén escritos...

The Iowa offensive line stands on the field 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.

Iowa football’s offensive line sticks together, stays confident over adversity

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2023

Iowa’s offensive line room — led by starting left tackle Mason Richman, left guard Nick DeJong, center Logan Jones, right guard Connor Colby, and right tackle Gennings Dunker — is a world of...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks to supporters during a watch party for the 2022 Iowa midterm elections at Spare Time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Hinson is up for reelection for her seat in the house against state Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Hiawatha. Because of redistricting, Hinson is now battling for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, previously she held the seat for the 1st Congressional District. Hinson announced her victory after Mathis conceded.

Hinson, Miller-Meeks support Steve Scalise for new speaker of the House

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 5, 2023

U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, are supporting House Majority leader Steve Scalise, R-La., following the ouster of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy,...

Photo contributed by Scott Hawes, the Executive Director of Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity program empowers women to learn construction

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter October 5, 2023

The Women Build project from Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity empowers women in the construction field and in homebuilding. Women are taught house building basics as well as behind-the-scenes looks...

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