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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Ava Heiden puts up a contested layup during an Iowa women’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye arena in Iowa City on Wednesday Nov, 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated Toledo 94-57.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Toledo

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist November 13, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Toledo Rockets, 94-57, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. Scoring for the Hawkeyes was led by Hannah Stuelke and Lucy Olsen with 15 and 14 points, respectively. Iowa...

Tarlee Leckie attempts a move against Calvin the Rizzler Kelly during an underground pro-wrestling event at The Dandy Lion in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The event featured three matchups between pro-wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy based out of Davenport, Iowa which was founded by Seth “Freakin” Rollins, a five time world champion in WWE.

Photos: Underground Pro-Wrestling at The Dandy Lion

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist November 13, 2024

An underground pro-wrestling event was held at The Dandy Lion in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, October 24. The event featured three matchups between professional wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling...

Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator, speaks with audience members at a sponsored event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s International Ballroom on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Knowles spoke to the audience about several topics, including media bias, religion, and transgender identities.

Photos: Michael Knowles visits the University of Iowa

Hannah Neuville and Clara Jarecke November 13, 2024

The University of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom hosted speaker Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday night. Knowles spoke about a variety of topics,...

Payton Sandfort looks to pass in the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and South Dakota at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 96-77.

Photos: Iowa Men’s Basketball vs. South Dakota

Emma Calabro and Jessy Lane November 13, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated South Dakota, 96-77, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. This win secured the team the Kenny Arnold Classic title as the final installment in the tournament. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa no. 4 149-pound Kyle Parco celebrates after winning a matcha against Stanford 149-pound Jaden Abas during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Parco defeated Abas, 15-0.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. No. 20 Stanford

Isabella Tisdale and Logan Mccaw November 9, 2024

No. 2 Iowa defeated No. 20 Stanford, 32-9, for the first home dual of the season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday.  The win advanced Iowa’s record to 2-0, while Stanford sits at 3-1.  Iowa ended...

UCLA offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio takes the field during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Photos: Iowa football vs. UCLA

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 9, 2024

The UCLA Bruins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 20-17 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 8. While both teams had three turnovers, UCLA led in total yards and first downs 415-265...

Payton Sandfort is fouled during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Southern University

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist November 8, 2024

The Iowa Men’s basketball team played Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes fought til the end to come out with a win, 89-74. This win increases their record...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Olsen had 19 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 91-73.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Northern Illinois

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 7, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team started off their regular season by defeating Northern Illinois 91-73 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6. After a slow start, Iowa’s largest lead came in...

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks displays the Des Moines Registers recent Selzer Poll at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Election Day in Riverside, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Republican Incumbent Miller-Meeks appeared to win the election for Iowa’s First Congressional District against Democratic Candidate Christina Bohannan in a close race Tuesday night.

Photos: Johnson County general and congressional watch parties

Emily Nyberg, Jordan Barry, and Ava Neumaier November 6, 2024

Second-term Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan faced off in a rematch for Iowa's first congressional district. Last night, local watch parties took place throughout...

Community members cast their vote at Elkhorn City Hall on Election Day in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. In the U.S. General Election, Wisconsin is one of seven swing states, playing an essential role in the election outcome. As of 2023, Elkhorn has a population of 10,230 people. Elkhorn City Hall has been the polling location for City of Elkhorn residents since 2022, accommodating all size elections. Polls in the city hall opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m.

Photos: Election Day in Wisconsin

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor November 6, 2024

WISCONSIN– Staff from The Daily Iowan traveled around Wisconsin on Tuesday to talk to voters and gauge priorities in the swing state. Staff attended three different polling locations in Elkhorn, Waukesha,...

A member of “Indians for Trump” group speaks to media during a Georgia Republican Party watch party  at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in downtown Atlanta, Ga., on Nov. 5, 2024. Georgia is one of the predominant swing states that will help determine who wins the U.S. General Election. Attendees watched Fox News’ coverage of the electoral college results, but many left before Fox News called Georgia due to a call by Newsweek’s desk.

Photos: Election day in the Atlanta-Metro area

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor November 6, 2024

ATLANTA-- Staff from The Daily Iowan traveled around the Atlanta-metro area on Tuesday to gather voter opinion and gauge policy focus in the swing state of Georgia. After conducting exit interviews in...

A communtiy member votes at the North Liberty Recreation Center building in North Liberty, IA, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close in Iowa at 8:00 p.m.

Photos: 2024 Election Day in Johnson County

DI Staff, Photojournalist November 5, 2024

Voters made their way to the 64 local precincts within Johnson County on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Following the polls closing at 8:00 p.m. central standard time, former President Donald Trump won Iowa for the...