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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greets attendees during a campaign meet and greet event at McDivots Indoor Sports Pub in Grimes, Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15.

Photos: Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis meet and Greet in Grimes

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist January 7, 2024

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a meet and greet event at McDivots Indoor Sports Pub in Grimes, Iowa on Sunday. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. After earning...

Republican Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a campaign event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Ramaswamy spoke to over a hundred supporters about his values and ideas on topics involving veteran care, climate change, and the First Amendment. “I will tell you this: that climate change agenda is a hoax because it has nothing to do with the climate,” Ramaswamy said. “And I know something about this issue. So you know what, theyre not going to dismiss me as some sort of rube who doesnt know about climate change when you know what: The people who they dismiss as rubes know more about the people who are the alleged media reporting on the science.”

Photos: Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy campaigns in Cedar Rapids

Grace Smith, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

Republican hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Rapids on Saturday ahead of the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Ramaswamy spoke to over a hundred supporters...

Former President Donald Trump signs autographs during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. In the December 2023 Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll, Trump leads with 51 percent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sits in second with 19 percent, and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley sits in third with 16 percent.

Photos: Former President Donald Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally in Newton

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor January 6, 2024

Several hundred people made their way to former President Donald Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan....

Republican Presidential hopeful and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event at Tommy’s Restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. DeSantis emphasized his winning record in Florida and how that will carry over to the presidential race to a crowd of over a hundred supporters and restaurant-goers. We have the best electoral track record of anybody running and we will do very well there, DeSantis said. ... But once youre there weve got to deliver, you know, yeah, it wont be as bad as having a Democrat, but if were not actually delivering were not going to be able to change.

Photos: Florida Gov. and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis campaigns in Cedar Rapids

Grace Smith, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

With just nine days until the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15, Republican hopeful and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigned at Tommy’s Restaurant in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. DeSantis...

Iowa Guard Tony Perkins dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77. Perkins had 15 points during the game.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 86-77, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday.  The Hawkeyes entered the game with a record of 8-6, while the Scarlet Knights entered with an 8-5...

Iowa wrestlers embrace after winning the NWCA National Duals title during the finals round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and North Central College on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated North Central College, 21-20.

Photos: Women’s wresting NWCA National Duals

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

CEDAR FALLS-  Iowa claimed the title of NWCA National Dual Champion in Cedar Falls on Saturday.  After coming off a strong 49-1 win over Adrian College, the Hawkeyes continued to dominate in the semifinal...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd after scoring a game-ending three-pointer at a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Michigan State

Grace Smith, Cody Blissett, and Isabella Tisdale January 3, 2024

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hits a 3-pointer to win the game, 76-73, against Michigan State at a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday. No. 4 Iowa's win crushed the Spartans' four-game...

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. In his first career start, Iamaleava carried the ball 15 times for 27 yards and three touchdowns. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge January 1, 2024

No. 21 Tennessee defeated No. 17 Iowa, 35-0, during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday. The game marks the conclusion of Iowa’s 2023-24 season and the...

Fans walk into the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl FanFest at Tinker Field next to Camping World Stadium before the matchup between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl FanFest & Pregame

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge January 1, 2024

Iowa and Tennessee fans gathered at Tinker Field outside Camping World Stadium ahead of the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between the No. 17 Hawkeyes and the No. 20 Volunteers in Orlando on New Year's Day. Iowa...

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during a pep rally ahead of the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl with Iowa and Tennessee fans at Pointe Orlando in Florida on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Both the Hawkeyes and Volunteers hosted spirit squads, marching bands, mascots, and more during the two hours of cheering and sunshine.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Iowa and Tennessee pep rallies

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith December 31, 2023

Thousands of fans gathered at Pointe Orlando in Florida for a pep rally ahead of the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Sunday. Both the Hawkeyes and Volunteers hosted spirit squads, marching bands, mascots,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark laughs while receiving the AP Player of the Year award during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Photos: 2023 – Year in Photos

DI Visuals Staff December 31, 2023

The Daily Iowan reflects on the year 2023 with powerful photos and stories. These frames range from the moments that divide us and unite us in news, politics, sports, and everyday life. The images...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference with head coaches at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. I guess that is my
biggest complaint and there is not a transparency when you talk about NIL, a lot of embellishment, a lot of stuff going on out there, Ferentz said.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl head coaches press conference

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge December 31, 2023

A press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl was held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando on Sunday. Iowa and Tennessee head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Josh Heupel met with members of the media ahead...

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