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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Pia Kranholdt hits the ball during a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex in Iowa City, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Kranholdt won her singles and doubles match.

Press Box Banter: Lessons in tennis and culture shock with Pia Kranholdt

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor February 3, 2024

This edition of Press Box Banter features Pia Kranholdt, a tennis player from Germany. She shares her experience coming from Germany to Iowa and gives hosts a much needed tennis lesson. Hosts also...

Stykx lies in his hammock in an encampment behind the Hy-Vee on 1st Ave. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. "There is a lot of joy to be had when you got a lot of misery," Stykx said. 

As fall and winter weather brings colder days to Iowa City, individuals living outside can be put at risk. Iowa City’s homeless population must navigate a set of difficulties which includes food insecurity, exposure to the elements and often personal traumas and or addiction. Despite the hardship, individuals have become increasingly resourceful and have built community-like networks as well as intricate encampments.

Above the Fold: Iowa City’s unhoused population navigate difficult circumstances

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor January 30, 2024

The unhoused population in Iowa City has built a sense of community while facing hardships. Jordan Barry captures their experiences and photographs their circumstances in his project. RELATED:...

Iowa’s Austin West runs up to perform a pole vault during day two of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 14, 2022. West’s best pole vault recorded was four meters.

Press Box Banter: Track and Field with Austin West

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor January 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...

Curator Pete Balestrieri  points out notes in  fan fiction book Special Collections and Archives area in the Main Library in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.

Above the Fold: How fan fiction inspired UI creative writing students

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor January 24, 2024

Student writers at the University of Iowa share how creating works for fanfiction helped them develop their writing.  RELATED: UI writers cite fan fiction as inspiration to pursue creative...

Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Trump’s early victory and dominant position before the start of caucus night proved to be true as 51 percent of Republicans voted for Trump’s appearance in the 2024 presidential election as of 10:20 p.m. At the event, Trump spoke to over 300 supporters at his watch party about his goals and putting America first.

Above the Fold: Iowa caucus roundup

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor January 19, 2024

On a freezing Iowa night, former President Donald Trump demonstrated he still has a strong hold on the Republican Party, winning the endorsement of the state with 51 percent of the vote. The results...

February 18, 2018; Stuart, FL, USA; Paula Poundstone performs at Lyric Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Ron Elkman/USA TODAY NETWORK

Paula Poundstone on comedy, feminism, small talk, and ‘Better Call Saul’

Natalie Dunlap and Avi Lapchick January 18, 2024

Paula Poundstone, a prolific comedian, panelist on NPR’s show Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, and host of Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, is performing at The Englert Theatre on Saturday. Ahead of...

Press Box Banter: “Get going baby” with John Leo

Press Box Banter: “Get going baby” with John Leo

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor December 8, 2023

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...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill prepares to snap the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Press Box Banter: ESPN stories with Wayne Drehs

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor December 1, 2023

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...

Charlotte, 7, and Ava, 8, dance to “Shake It Off” during the parTay event at Big Grove Brewery on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. The event was put on to support 29 local partner agencies of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties.

Above the Fold: Swifties of Iowa City

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor November 29, 2023

Taylor Swift has taken her Era’s tour across all regions of the United States and now it’s gone international. Even though she didn’t have a stop in the state of Iowa, Swifies of Iowa City...

Iowa Midfielder Josie Durr works to control the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Press Box Banter: The postseason run with Josie Durr

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor November 17, 2023

This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Kenna Roering, Colin Votzmeyer, and Matt McGowan and produced by Natalie Dunlap.

Aaron Ohlsen walks through a prairie during pheasant hunting season at the Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in Oxford, Iowa, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Pheasant season in Iowa began on Oct. 28 and ends on Jan. 10, 2024.

Above the Fold: Hunters enjoy pheasant season

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor November 15, 2023

This hunting season is seeing the highest population of pheasants in Iowa since 2015, which is attracting hunters from across the country to come to the state. Milder winters in recent years have...

Allie Kubik, a Midwife with Rooted in Love Midwifery checks Megan and James Swanson’s first child’s heart beat during their 24-hour appointment after having a home first on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Kubik along with her friend and business partner Moira Weitz aided Swanson in her delivery and throughout her pregnancy.

Above the Fold: Midwives addressing maternal healthcare shortage

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor November 13, 2023

The farther a woman travels to receive maternity care, the higher the risk of maternal morbidity and poor outcomes for infants. In Iowa, 14 percent of women live more than 30 minutes from a birthing...