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The Daily Iowan

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

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State of Iowa provides $6.5 million to fund scholarships for high need majors

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 17, 2023

Thousands of new nurses and teachers will need to enter the workforce each year across Iowa to improve an ongoing worker shortage. The University of Iowa is facing the shortages head-on with a new...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI raises $1.5 billion, plans to get $3 billion with alumni, donors in new campaign

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 17, 2023

University of Iowa officials announced its campaign Tuesday to raise $3 billion in support for the university at all levels. The university already raised half of the funds.   UI President Barbara...

The Iowa bench cheers during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

Iowa women’s basketball lands in third in AP preseason poll

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team will head into the 2023-24 season ranked third in the AP Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Poll behind reigning NCAA champion No. 1 LSU and No. 2 UConn, it was...

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz talks during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

UI President Barbara Wilson says search is not underway for new athletic director

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said the search for a new athletic director is not underway. She added that she "very much hopes"...

Iowa guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball past DePaul guard Anaya Peoples during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI to start charging students to attend women’s basketball

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 17, 2023

University of Iowa Athletics updated its ticketing model for winter sports, charging students for tickets to women’s basketball for the first time.  The UI Athletic Department announced Wednesday...

Iowa tight end Erick All recieves support after an injury during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. All was injured in the first quarter and was out for the remainder of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Iowa football tight end Erick All suffers torn ACL, out for season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

Iowa football tight end Erick All suffered a torn ACL against Wisconsin and will be out for the remainder of the season, first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed the news...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Final losing bid for Mercy Iowa City was $28 million for University of Iowa

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The final bid from the University of Iowa to buy Mercy Iowa City was $28 million, said Denise Jamieson, vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Monday. Preston...

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Hawkeye Marching Band members ink first NIL deal with The Brick Kitchen

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 16, 2023

Eighteen student musicians from the mellophone section of the Hawkeye Marching Band signed an NIL deal over the weekend with The Brick Kitchen, according to The Brick Kitchen's Facebook page. It...

The Iowa City City Council listens to public comment during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

JoCo makes progress on community violence intervention program

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 16, 2023

Johnson County has made progress in the development of a county-wide community violence intervention program, which aims to prevent violent crimes by providing support and assistance to vulnerable community...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark makes Sports Illustrated Daily Cover

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 16, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball point guard Caitlin Clark was featured in the newest Sports Illustrated Daily Cover. The cover shows the fourth-year sitting in the stands at Carver-Hawkeye Arena with...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Photos: Iowa hosts DePaul in Crossover at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge October 15, 2023

Sunday afternoon, Iowa women's basketball set a record for the most attendees at a women's basketball game of all time with 55,646 fans at Crossover at Kinnick. The Hawkeyes defeated the DePaul Blue...

Iowa players walk off the field after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 15-6.

Iowa football Week 7 Column | Hawkeyes bend the rules of college football, rewrite seemingly abysmal numbers as side effects of winning

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

It’s only fitting that ESPN’s College GameDay celebrity guest Joe McHale was the only person on the panel of experts who picked Iowa football to beat Wisconsin on Saturday. McHale is arguably best...