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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 City names a new economic development coordinator

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Rachel Kilburg Varley recently started her new position as the Iowa City’s economic development coordinator, where she hopes to find new ways to grow the economy through arts and culture. Kilburg...

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Democrat Lanon Baccam announces bid to challenge 3rd District Republican Zach Nunn

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Lanon Baccam, a Des Moines veteran and Democrat, announced his run for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat against first-term Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in the 2024 election.  The 3rd...

Iowa House District 90 seat Adam Zabner hugs a supporter during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Adam Zabner won the election for District 90 on Tuesday after running unopposed.

Adam Zabner announces reelection bid for Iowa House seat

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor November 9, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, announced his bid for reelection on Thursday. Zabner, the youngest member of the Iowa Legislature, ran unopposed...

(From left) Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speak during the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday Sept. 28.

Tense third Republican debate centers on foreign policy, inflation

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 8, 2023

Republican presidential candidates gathered in Miami for the third Republican primary debate, attempting to chip away at former President Donald Trump’s high polling numbers. The five hopefuls largely...

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USG working to have protective Nightcap cover for drinks

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 8, 2023

University of Iowa third-year student Madison Ross is leading an initiative for Undergraduate Student Government to give students access to the reusable drink cover Nightcaps.   This is Ross’s...

Members raise posters showing the final amount raised during the University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s “Day to Dance Marathon” Power Hour at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The organization raised $253,695.30 during its 24-hour fundraising event.

UI Dance Marathon raises nearly $254,000 in donations for pediatric cancer

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The song “Livin’ on a Prayer” was one of many that rang through the Iowa Memorial Union’s international ballroom Tuesday night as students participated in the University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s...

Iowa City School Board candidate Mitchell Lingo talks with supporters while waiting for results at his Iowa City Council Candidate Josh Moe’s watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City voters elect Abraham, Eastham, Lingo, and Williams for Iowa City school board seats

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Molly Abraham, Charlie Eastham, Mitchell Lingo, and Lisa Williams gathered at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City Tuesday as they awaited their election results surrounded by friends and family. The room...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen looks to pass the ball during a men's exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Bowen led the team in assists with eight. Iowa defeated Truman State, 118-72.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats North Dakota, 110-68, behind accurate shooting and disruptive defense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated North Dakota, 110-68, in the Hawkeyes’ season-opening game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. Getting off to a hot start from behind the arc, Iowa never...

Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Mazahir Salih and Josh Moe win At-Large Iowa City City Council seats

Liam Halawith and Shreya Reddy November 7, 2023

Iowa City voters chose former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih and newcomer Josh Moe on Tuesday to fill the contested Iowa City City Council At-Large seats. Current District C Councilor Andrew Dunn also...

Sisters Brianna and Emilie Gonzalez pose for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. The duo wrestled at Arroyo High School in their hometown of El Monte, California.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates to start inaugural season, excited for Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa women’s wrestling team’s performance showed the Hawkeyes will be a force to be reckoned with in its inaugural season. Eighth-ranked Iowa traveled to Pennsylvania to take on No. 7 East...

Kim Painter, recorder for Johnson County, poses for a portrait in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Painter recieved the Rick Graf award from the Iowa City Human Rights Commission for her help legalizing gay marriage in Iowa.

JoCo recorder Kim Painter awarded for LGBTQ+, gay marriage advocacy

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Kim Painter described the topic of gay marriage as “politically volcanic” before it was legalized. Painter, the Johnson County recorder, advocated for the LGBTQ+ community and gay marriage through...

Iowa guard Molly Davis, guard Kylie Feuerbach, and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate a play during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Iowa scored 66 points in the paint compared to FDU’s 16. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball running familiar faces in new roles, anticipating No. 8 Virginia Tech

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball 2023 season is underway, with the same team boasting familiar faces in new roles amid a tougher plan of attack. After an adjective score win over Fairleigh Dickinson...