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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Spencer Lee answers questions from the media during a press conference held in the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Lee takes world tour to 2024 Olympics, follows familiar path

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 30, 2024

Legendary Iowan Dan Gable overcame unbelievable adversity to make history at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Some 50 years later, in the 2024 Paris Games, Spencer Lee looks to do the same. While...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson dominates for 29 points in squeeze past China

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 29, 2024

Former Hawkeye women’s hooper Megan Gustafson exploded for a team-high 29 points on behalf of Spain in a 90-89 overtime defeat of China in group play on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gustafson...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 29, 2024

Following a yearslong legal battle, abortion access in Iowa will look drastically different starting Monday with a district court allowing a 2023 abortion law to go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. Last...

Members of 4H prepare their cattle before and after showing during the Johnson County Fair livestock auction on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Farming community on full display at the annual Johnson County Fair

Zoe Smith, News Reporter July 26, 2024

Johnson County is home to several landmarks like the University of Iowa and downtown Iowa City. However, the majority of the land that makes up Johnson County is farmland, which was on full display...

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley speaks at a press conference during the final day of Big Ten Football Media Days  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, July 25, 2024. Coaches and athletes from Oregon, Maryland. Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, and Washington answered questions from the media. Locksley led the Terrapins to a 8-5 record for the 2023 season.

Michael Locksley, Brian Ferentz, and Grandma’s chocolate chip cookie recipe

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 26, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS -- For Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, expanding the room is never something to shy away from. Whether that’s hiring more minority head coaches such as Michigan’s Sherrone Moore,...

Minnesota Running Back Darius Taylor speaks with media during the final day of Big Ten Football Media Days  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Coaches and athletes from Oregon, Maryland. Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, and Washington answered questions from the media.

Big Ten Football Media Days Notebook | Washington seeks unity, Maryland dreams big, Minnesota collaborates offensively

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 26, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS -- As a former Pac-12 school, Washington touched down at Lucas Oil Stadium as an unfamiliar foe, but the Huskies might also question their reflection as they arrive in Indianapolis as...

Jul 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; The WNBA logo on the court at Crypto.com Arena.

WNBA finalizes new media rights contract worth $2.2 billion total

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 24, 2024

The WNBA has finalized a new, 11-year, media rights contract worth $2.2 billion, The Athletic reported Wednesday. Starting in 2026, the agreement aligns the league’s broadcasting rights to the Walt...

Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan prepares to throw the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Sullivan caught 12 completions on 19 attempts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa’s Brendan Sullivan’s competitive spirit and determination leave indelible mark

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 24, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Quarterback Brendan Sullivan left Northwestern behind for Big Ten foe Iowa this offseason, but he didn’t leave any bad blood or resentment with the Wildcats. Rather, Sullivan’s...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with media during day two of Big Ten Football Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Coaches and athletes from Iowa, UCLA, USC, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Penn State answered questions from the media.

Big Ten Football Media Days Notebook | Kirk Ferentz optimistic with Iowa’s options at receiver, offensive line, cornerback

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 24, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – The black and blue inside Lucas Oil Stadium received a splash of gold Wednesday when Kirk Ferentz, his tie, and the Iowa Hawkeyes strolled in for Big Ten Football Media Days. Ferentz,...

Author Bart Yate’s new novel “The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl” is seen in Prairie Lights in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Shaely Odean/ The Daily Iowan)

Ask the Author | Bart Yates tells a story a century in the making with ‘The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl’

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter July 24, 2024

Bart Yates is the award-winning author of seven novels, including “Leave Myself Behind,” “The Brothers Bishop,” and “The Third Hill North of Town,” the last of which was written under his...

Big Ten comissioner Tony Pettiti speaks at a press conference during day one of Big Ten Football Media day  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Pettiti recognized Iowa Women’s Basketball for their achievements throughout the season during the press conference.

Big Ten Football Media Day Notebook | Tony Petitti talks conference expansion, new replay review center

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 23, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS -- In what has become an annual summer tradition, local and national media members unite at Lucas Oil Stadium for Big Ten Football Media Days. This time around, plenty of extra seats lined...

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Harris for President Campaign Rally at West Allis Central High School in West Allis on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Harris has been backed by Iowa's entire Democratic National Convention delegation.

Iowa Democrats back Kamala Harris ahead of DNC

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 23, 2024

Iowa’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention unanimously voted to support Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination in a virtual meeting on Monday.  Harris has gained...