Skip to Main Content
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

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate winning a point during their matchup with the Lindenwood Lions at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 3-0, improving their season record to 9-3.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs Lindenwood

Cody Atkinson, Photojournalist September 21, 2025

The Hawkeyes volleyball team defeated the Lions, winning 3-0 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 Iowa squeaked out a set one victory, beating Lindenwood 25-21, getting their...

Community members participate in and watch a beer slide during Northside Oktoberfest in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. The festival celebrated its 29th year and had live music, beer samples, games, and contests.

Photos: 29th annual Northside Oktoberfest

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist September 20, 2025

Iowa City community members celebrated the 29th annual Northside Oktoberfest in downtown Iowa City on Saturday. Community members celebrated all things Oktoberfest by tossing kegs, sliding beers, competing...

The Iowa volleyball team awaits a serve receive during the Hawkeye Invitational between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the East Texas A&M Lions at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Sep 19, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions in four sets.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs East Texas A&M

Reece Schrader, Photojournalist September 20, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ Volleyball defeated the East Texas A&M Lions in a 3-1 victory at X-Treme Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, September 19, 2025.  The Hawkeyes won the first two sets against...

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski marches into the end zone with teammates during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Sept. 19, 2025. Gronowski rushed for 55 yards to score three touchdowns. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 38-28.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Rutgers

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor September 20, 2025

The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 38-28 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Friday. The stadium broke an attendance record of 55,942 for the black out game. Iowa carried momentum into the...

The Iowa bench watches as Iowa setter Claire Ammeraal serves up the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Ammeraal earned seven kills. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Iowa State

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor September 17, 2025

The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 3-2 on Wednesday evening at Xtream Arena on Coralville, Iowa. Iowa’s overall record is now 7-3. After Iowa State claimed the first two sets, Iowa...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks during Hinson’s campaign kickoff rally at the Radisson Hotel on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Rep. Hinson is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District after Sen. Joni Ernst announced she wouldn’t pursue re-election.

Photos: Ashley Hinson campaign kickoff

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist September 14, 2025

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-IA, kicked off her campaign at the Radisson Hotel on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, for the U.S. Senate after Sen. Joni Ernst announced she would not seek re-election. Hinson touted...

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski celebrates after running in a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. This is Gronowski’s first season with Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Minutemen 47-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Massachusetts

Samantha DeFily and Ava Neumaier September 14, 2025

The lowa Hawkeyes defeated the University of Massachusetts Minutemen, 47-7, during a football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. This was the first evening game of the year and temperatures reached...

Jesse Osorio from Fort Dodge tries on hats inside of a University of Iowa merchandise tent prior to a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. Massachusetts

John Charlson, Cody Atkinson, and Ava Neumaier September 13, 2025

Football fans swarmed to Iowa City prior to a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the UMass Minutemen at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes go into this game 1-1, while the Minutemen...

Northwestern women’s soccer player Alex Fallon keeps the ball ahead of Iowa women’s soccer midfielders Sofia Bush and Josie Jones during a soccer game between No. 11 ranked Iowa and Northwestern at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. The Hawkeyes tied with the Wildcats, 1-1, after tough defense by both teams.

Photos: No. 11 Iowa Soccer vs. Northwestern

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist September 13, 2025

Northwestern and No. 11 ranked Iowa women’s soccer tied, 1-1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.  The Hawkeyes are now 5-1-2 for the season after tough defense from both teams...

The crowd reacts to a contestant during a “Performative Male” contest on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Similar contests have taken place at universities across the United States, where men present themselves in a way that caters to the female gaze.

Photos: Performative Male Contest on the Pentacrest

Ava Neumaier and Clara Jarecke September 11, 2025

A "Performative Male" contest was held on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Wednesday evening. The term "performative male" is a trending internet phenomenon that highlights or depicts a man...

A fan passes through the gates of Grant Field during a field hockey match between no.15 Iowa and Queens at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Royals 8-1.

Photos: Iowa No. 15 Field Hockey vs. Queens University Royals

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist September 7, 2025

Fans filled Grant Field to see the No.15 Iowa Hawkeye field Hockey team take on the Queens University Royals in Iowa City on Sunday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Royals 8-1. Iowa got off to a hot start...

Joy Oladokun performs at the Englert Theatre during the ICSF on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. This was the Festival’s first year, and it ran from Thursday, Sept. 4, to Saturday, Sept. 6 at a variety of Iowa City locations. Oladokun was one of the Festival’s headliners.

Photos: First-Ever Iowa City Songwriters Festival

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist September 7, 2025

The first-ever Iowa City Songwriters Festival was held across Iowa City from September 4-6. It was headlined by Jeff Tweedy and Joy Oladokun, and over a dozen artists performed at venues including the...