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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Associate Head Coach Jan Jensen chats with Iowa Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jenni Fitzgerald during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Longtime Iowa women’s basketball assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald announces her retirement

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 22, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball coaching staff continues to change. On Wednesday, longtime assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald announced her retirement after 38 seasons of coaching, with 32 of those years...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles at fans during a season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark signs multi-year partnership deal with Wilson

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 21, 2024

Former Iowa women's basketball superstar and current Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark continues to grow her sponsorship deals. On Tuesday, Wilson Sporting Goods announced that it had signed Clark to...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller throws a pitch during a baseball game between Michigan and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 3-2 in extra innings.

Iowa baseball second-year pitcher Cade Obermueller bounces back against Florida International

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 20, 2024

On May 10th, second-year pitcher Cade Obermueller returned to the mound for the first time since suffering a rib injury in April.  Prior to the injury, Obermueller showed he could be a valuable piece...

Manhattan transfer Seydou Traore committs to Iowa men's basketball

Manhattan transfer Seydou Traore committs to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 15, 2024

The Iowa men's basketball team continues to bolster its roster with talent after a disappointing 19-15 campaign. Former Manhattan guard Seydou Traore has committed to Iowa, per an announcement on...

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen listens as Beth Goetz speaks about her during an introductory press conference for Head coach Jan Jensen at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday  May 15, 2024. The conference marks Jensen’s first as head coach of the Hawkeyes. Jan Jensen and Beth Goetz answered questions from the media about Jensen’s new position as head coach.

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Jan Jensen ready to continue program success

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter May 15, 2024

Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz closed her opening statement during the introductory press conference for new women’s basketball head coach Jan Jensen saying, “How amazing is it when the easy...

A double exposure photo shows a member of the media live tweeting during an introductory press conference for Head coach Jan Jensen at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday  May 15, 2024. The conference marks Jensen’s first as head coach of the Hawkeyes. Jan Jensen and Beth Goetz answered questions from the media about Jensen’s new position as head coach.

Photos: Head coach Jan Jensen introductory press conference

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist May 15, 2024

The Iowa Women’s Basketball team hosted an introductory press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The conference marks Jan Jensen’s first as head coach of the Hawkeyes. Jensen answered...

Iowa hires Joe Parker as deputy AD and chief operating officer

Iowa hires Joe Parker as deputy AD and chief operating officer

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 15, 2024

The University of Iowa athletic department named Joe Parker as Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer during an announcement by athletic director Beth Goetz...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen cheers during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Iowa shot 51-of-81 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Longtime associate head coach Jan Jensen promoted to head coach of Iowa women’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 13, 2024

It didn't take long for the Iowa women's basketball team to announce its next head coach. Minutes after longtime head coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement after 24 seasons, Associate Head...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder walks into a press conference during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Gamecocks face off at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder retires as program’s all-time best

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor May 13, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement on Monday, ending her 24 years at the helm in Iowa City, where she won more than 500 games and became the program’s all-time...

Iowa head coach Larissa Libby yells “Go Hawks” as the crowd wishes her a happy birthday during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds 195.800 to 195.425. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby resigns

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor May 13, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Iowa women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby resigned Friday, a little over a month after the University of Iowa launched an investigation...

Iowa head coach Dave Dilanni speaks to the Iowa women’s soccer team during an Iowa Women’s Soccer open practice at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, May 10, 2024. Iowa women’s soccer claimed the Big Ten title last year, the second in program history.

Photos: Iowa Soccer open practice

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist May 10, 2024

The University of Iowa Soccer team hosted an open practice at the Iowa Soccer complex on Friday. The team had a historic year last year, becoming the first eight seed team to win the big Ten Tournament....