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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

Liz McDermott, a member of the crowd for the Pete Buttigieg town hall, watches Buttigieg talk. This was held at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday May 13, 2025.

Photos: Pete Buttigieg rally at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids

Travis Crabb, Photojournalist May 14, 2025

Pete Buttigieg spoke in front of a crowd of over 1,800 people for the first time since President Donald Trump was elected. The rally was held at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday,...

Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Photos: Fans tailgate and arrive before the Indiana Fever vs. Brazilian National Team game

Thousands of fans made their way to Carver-Hawkeye arena for the Indiana Fever game against the Brazilian National Team for Caitlin Clark's homecoming on Sunday, May 4. The Fever defeated the Brazilian...

A grid of fans posing for portraits before a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44.

Photos: Indiana Fever vs. Brazil National Team

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett May 4, 2025

The Indiana Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44 in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4. Fans from all over the country began lining up at the doors and tailgating...

Iowa sprinter Kalen Walker competes in the men’s 100 meter during the Musco Twilight Track & Field meet at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Coralville, Iowa on May 3, 2025.

Photos: Musco Twilight track meet

John Charlson and Samantha DeFily May 4, 2025

Saturday, May 3, marked the second day of the 23rd annual Musco Twilight track and field meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Coralville. Schools from around the state, as well as Nebraska and North...

Iowa players congratulate outfielder Devin Simon hitting the winning run to seal victory for the Hawks during the first softball game of the series between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights 4-3, taking the first game of the series.

Photos: Iowa softball vs Rutgers: Game One

Travis Crabb, Photojournalist May 3, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 4-3 at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Scarlet Knights got the first point but lost the lead quickly on the back...

Iowa pitcher Justin Hackett starts his pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Hackett allowed one hit. The Redbirds defeated the Hawkeyes, 6-5.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs. Illinois State

Samantha DeFily, Photojournalist April 29, 2025

The Hawkeyes fell to the Redbirds 5-6 on Tuesday, April 29, at Duane Banks Field. Iowa’s record now stands at 31-13 overall. Iowa infielder Blake Guerin started the game with an RBI, scoring outfielder...

Fans watch from the stands during a softball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 5-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Iowa State

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist April 29, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeye softball team took on the Iowa State Cyclones at Bob Pearl Field on April 29. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 5-0. Jaylee Ojo was a standout player for the Hawkeyes, hitting a grand...

Iowa outfielder Miles Risley waits for the pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Indiana at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 27, 2025. Risley earned one run and one hit. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 10-0.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs. Indiana

Samantha DeFily, Photojournalist April 27, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 10-0 at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 27. This concludes the series, Iowa taking all three games, two of which enacted the mercy rule. Iowa utility...

The Iowa team huddles during an open spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Iowa football team’s first game is August 30 against Albany.

Photos: 2025 Iowa football spring practice

Samantha DeFily, Cody Blissett, and Ava Neumaier April 26, 2025

On Saturday, April 26, the Iowa football team gathered at a sunny Kinnick Stadium for an open spring practice. The gates opened at 9:45, with the practice beginning at 10:45 and lasting two hours. Families,...

Iowa infielder Blake Guerin connects with the ball during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 7-3.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs. Western Illinois

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist April 23, 2025

Baseball fans came out to Duane Banks Stadium to see the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The ideal weather conditions did not help Iowa...

Soulja Boy performs during The Swag Tour at Wildwood on Tuesday, April 22 2025.

Photos: Soulja Boy at Wildwood Saloon

Emma Calabro, Visual Editor April 23, 2025

Fans packed Wildwood Saloon to see Soulja Boy perform in Iowa City on Tuesday night. The Swag Tour, presented by SODMG & First Fleet Concerts was relocated to Wildwood from Gabe's. Hundreds of fans...

Fans cheer from the stands after Iowa catcher Hannah Lindsay hit a home run during a softball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 10-2. Lindsay earned 1 run and 1 hit.

Photos: Iowa Softball vs. Penn State: Game Three

Samantha DeFily, Photojournalist April 21, 2025

The Hawkeye softball team defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 3-1, taking the whole series. In the bottom of the second inning, Iowa infielder Jena Young hit a home run, earning Iowa three runs....