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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Above the Fold | The future is electric for Iowa City Transit

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer September 15, 2024

Iowa City Transit is continuing its fare-free bus program. In its pilot year, ridership has increased by 50%. The 13 lines from Iowa City to Coralville have offered 1.5 million rides in the last...

Iowa State players celebrate following a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Press Box Banter | Down to one

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer September 15, 2024

The 1-1 Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the 0-2 Troy Titans this weekend after they fell short to Iowa State. Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode,...

A hallway is seen in the Mayflower residence hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Since the dorm came back into service, it has been undergoing renovations.

Above the Fold | What led the sale of Mayflower going under?

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer September 8, 2024

As the school year begins, one question remains unanswered for University of Iowa students and their families: What is the status of Mayflower Residence Hall? Above the Fold host, Madeleine Willis...

Iowa linebackers Seth Benson, Jay Higgins, and Jack Campbell pose for a photo with defensive back Riley Moss during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Campbell plans to enter the NFL Draft this year. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Press Box Banter | “In college football, every game is a must-win.”

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer August 30, 2024

The Hawkeyes went 10-2 last season, clinching the last-ever Big Ten West title. As the team faces off against Illinois State with their head Hawkeye sidelined, will the Hawkeyes start their season...

Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi high-fives fans during an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Press Box Banter: Making history with Iowa women’s basketball player Jada Gyamfi

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor April 26, 2024

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...

Press Box Banter: Catching Indiana Fever with Chloe Peterson

Press Box Banter: Catching Indiana Fever with Chloe Peterson

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor April 19, 2024

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode we talk about the latest athletics news, host a special guest, and make predictions for upcoming games. This week’s...

Martha Gordon practices yoga in her studio in Iowa City on Thursday April 11, 2024. Gordon has practiced yoga in Iowa City for over 20 years. (Shaely Odean/The Daily Iowan).

Above the Fold: Finding empowerment and peace through yoga

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor April 17, 2024

Martha Gordon is a 70-year-old yoga instructor in Iowa City. Having been both a student and instructor of yoga, she’s experienced how the physical effort can have spiritual impacts, especially...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles at guard Kate Martin after a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Above the Fold: Caitlin Clark says goodbye to Hawkeye basketball

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor April 9, 2024

In her four years in the black and gold, Caitlin Clark became a record shattering athlete, a million-dollar deal making figure, and a household name. She started playing in an empty Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa Midfielder Harper Dunne looks down field for a teammate during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 28, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 2-0.

Press Box Banter: Celebrating women’s athletics with Harper Dunne

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor April 4, 2024

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode we talk about the latest athletics news, host a special guest, and make predictions for upcoming games. This week’s...

Jen and Dawn BarbouRoske make dinner at their home in Iowa City on Monday, April 1, 2024. The two were legally married July 12, 2009, after Iowa legalized same-sex marriage. Previously they had a wedding ceremony on Oct. 12, 1990.

Above the Fold: LGBTQ Iowans reflect on 15 years of gay marriage in the state

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor April 2, 2024

On April 3, 2009, Iowa became the third state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage. LGBTQ Iowans discuss the significance of Iowa being among the first to have marriage equality for gay...

Press Box Banter: Dashing down memory lane with Chris Werner

Press Box Banter: Dashing down memory lane with Chris Werner

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor March 31, 2024

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode we talk about the latest athletics news, host a special guest, and make predictions for upcoming games. This week’s...

A message of remembrance for Chris Wiersema is seen on the marquee of the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Wiersema died in his sleep on March 13.

Above the Fold: Remembering Chris Wiersema

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor March 27, 2024

The Iowa City arts community is reeling from the loss of Chris Wiersema, a fixture of the local music scene, who unexpectedly died in his sleep on March 13. His friends said Wiersema was a down...