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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa pitcher Jaylee Ojo in the middle of a pitch during a women’s softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on April 4, 2025. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Nebraska

Samantha Defily, Photojournalist April 5, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeye softball team fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 12-0, on April 4, 2025. Fans came out to Bob Pearl Field with ponchos and umbrellas, the rainy weather not stopping them from cheering on...

A fan crowd surfs during a Mannequin Pussy performance at the Englert for the Mission Creek Festival on April 4, 2025.

Photos: 20th Annual Mission Creek Festival: Day Two

DI Staff April 5, 2025

Day two of the 20th annual Mission Creek Festival concluded late Friday evening with performances and events from nearly a dozen musicians, actors, and authors. The festival continues throughout the...

Guitarist Zac Sokolow plays with bassist Jake Faulkner during LA LOM’s Mission Creek Festival performance at the Hancher in Iowa City on Thursday, April 3, 2025. LA LOM (The Los Angeles League of Musicians) is an instrumental trio that combines sounds of Cumbia Sonidera and Peruvian Chicha in a party like atmosphere on stage.

Photos: 20th Annual Mission Creek Festival: Day One

John Charlson and Ava Neumaier April 4, 2025

The 20th annual Mission Creek festival kicked off Thursday evening with performances from author Rachel Kushner, instrumental trio LA LOM, and multitalented musician Kim Gordon. Before the headline...

Iowa’s Marisa Schmidt and Nebraska’s Emma Rizzetto during a tennis match between the No.29 ranked Iowa Hawkers and the No.71 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Saturday, march 29, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 4-1. Schmidt defeated Rizzetto in 3 sets.

Photos: Iowa Tennis vs. Nebraska

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist March 30, 2025

Fans filled the viewing areas of the outdoor courts at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex to see the No.29 Iowa Hawkeyes take on the No.71 Nebraska Cornhuskers in a women’s tennis match in Iowa...

Runners pass along the river during the WIB x SWE x WIH 2025 5K across Iowa City’s east and west campus on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The race began and ended in Hubbard Park, and was catered by Everbowl and Traveling Tom’s Coffee. The 5K was a collaborative event between Women In Business and The University of Iowa Society of Women Engineers, and raised money for Planned Parenthood.

Photos: WIB X SWE X WIH 5k

Ava Neumaier and Isabella Tisdale March 29, 2025

The WIB x SWE x WIH 2025 5K took place across Iowa City’s east and west campuses on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The race began and ended in Hubbard Park and was catered by Everbowl and Traveling Tom’s...

Iowa’s pitcher, Jalen Adams, glides through her pitch during the non-conference double header between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-1 and 2-0.

Photos: Iowa Softball vs. South Dakota State

Reece Schrader, Photojournalist March 25, 2025

Fans poured into Bob Pearl Softball Stadium to watch the anticipated non-conference match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025....

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke prepares to block Oklahoma center Raegan Beers during a NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Monday, March 24, 2025. The Sooners defeated the Hawkeyes 96-62. Beers had 11 points, 13 rebounds, and two steals.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Second Round: No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 3 Oklahoma

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 24, 2025

The No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners defeated the No. 6 Hawkeyes 96-62 in the NCAA Tournament Second Round game at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Monday, March 24. Iowa ended the season with an overall...

Photos: 2025 NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championships Finals

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor March 23, 2025

PHILADELPHIA - 18,826 fans gathered for the NCAA Championship finals at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center. Among those fans saw President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Senator Dave McCormick who...

Iowa forward’s Jada Gyamfi and Hannah Stuelke share a laugh during a day of press conferences and interviews ahead of the NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. CT.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Second Round press conferences & open practices

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 23, 2025

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences, open locker room interviews, and open practices ahead of a Second-Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners...

Iowa No. 5 285-pound Ben Kueter wrestles Michigan No. 6 Joshua Heindselman during Session five of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

Photos: Session five of the NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championships

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor March 22, 2025

PHILADELPHIA - The NCAA Championship started its fifth session beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Session five ended with Penn State in the lead 169.0, Nebraska...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan enters the mat during Session four of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, March. 21, 2025. Session four ended with Penn State in the lead 135.5, Nebraska second 101.5, Oklahoma State in third 91.0, and Iowa in fourth 73.5.

Photos: Session four of the NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championships

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor March 22, 2025

PHILADELPHIA - The NCAA Championship started its fourth session beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Friday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Session four ended with Penn State in the lead 135.5, Nebraska...

Iowa players cheer following a NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Racers 92-57.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – First Round: No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 11 Murray State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 22, 2025

The No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 11 Murray State Racers 92-57 for the NCAA Tournament First Round game at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22. Iowa freshman Ava Heiden...