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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

Goalkeeper Macy Enneking high fives teammates before a soccer match between the University of Iowa and Baylor University at the Iowa Soccer Complex  in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 3-0.

Press Box Banter | Iowa women’s soccer goalie on saving shots and trying to score

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 18, 2024

Macy Enneking used to be a power forward. The last time Enneking scored a goal was in high school. Now, her safe hands have only let eight goals slip in the last 15 games.  Press Box Banter is The...

A CRANDIC rail line is seen in North Liberty, IA  on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Johnson County plans to repurpose the existing rail line to create a new option for commuters, including a new stop near the North Liberty food pantry.

Greater Iowa City area discusses a new commuter rail line

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 17, 2024

As discussions about transit in the Greater Iowa City area remain constant, city officials continue conceptualizing ways to improve public transportation. One such concept revolves around the century-old...

The Iowa Women’s wrestling team poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Wrestling media day at the Gosche Family Wrestling Facility in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.  The team took questions and took photos with the media.

A look inside the culture Clarissa Chun brings to Iowa women’s wrestling

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Every athletic program has a goal of establishing a culture. A good culture gets high-level recruits, improves facilities, and keeps fans excited about your sport. And Iowa women's wrestling head coach...

Customers enter Chicken Salad Chick during its opening on Corridor Way in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Chicken Salad Chick is a chain restaurant that serves 13 different types of Chicken Salad.

Iowa’s first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant opens in Coralville

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 16, 2024

Dozens of customers crowded against the walls of Iowa’s first Chicken Salad Chick, downloading the restaurant’s app for in-store discounts and rewards. Coralville officially welcomed Chicken...

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light trail at The New York Botanical Garden, in the Bronx, is shown Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The trail officially opens on Friday September 27. The trail, which encompasses 8,300 square feet, will be open through November 30 on Thursday through Sunday evenings.

Christmas or Halloween movie: Students debate ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter October 16, 2024

Rolling Stone recently ranked Henry Selick’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” the eighth greatest animated film of all time. The film was recently re-released in theaters on Oct. 11, to the enthusiasm...

Belinda Sturm speaks during an open forum with faculty, students, and staff inside the Urmila Sahai Seminar Room in the Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Sturm is one of two final candidates for the position of University of Iowa vice president for research.

UI brings candidates for VP of research to campus

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The University of Iowa held open forums with two new candidates for the open position of vice president of research. The UI is a nationally ranked as a top research institution. Every day, life-changing...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson speaks with Daily Iowan staff members at the Adler Journalism building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Wilson spoke about DEI changes, DVIP, and the Mercy Hospital transition.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks campus diversity, building updates

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Daily Iowan interviewed University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Wednesday afternoon on topics ranging from women’s basketball, campus rights and safety, UI Health Care, the future of campus...

Community and council members gather during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Recently, the council granted renovations to improve parks and approved the name of a new park.

New park memorializes forgotten name in Iowa City history

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 16, 2024

In 1920, women across America earned the right to vote after the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. A year later, Iowa City elected its first female mayor: Emma J. Harvat, a name now...

Sep 22, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball chased by Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) in the first quarterduring game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Caitlin Clark named to All-WNBA First Team

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 16, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball legend Caitlin Clark was named to the All-WNBA First Team on Wednesday, marking the first rookie guard to earn the honor since Diana Taurasi in 2004 and first rookie to receive...

Feb 17, 2016; Ciudad Juarez, MEXICO; Pope Francis speaks to Juarez business leaders and laborers at Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Chihuahua.

Iowa City Catholics respond to Pope Francis’s call to vote for “the lesser of two evils”

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 15, 2024

Iowa City Catholics are divided on who they will vote for in the presidential election after Pope Francis told U.S. Catholics to vote for “the lesser of two evils.” He condemned both presidential...

A sign for Paper Crane as seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Paper Crane will be located at 121 N. Linn St. and is planned to be opened for business by the end of the month.

New casual ramen restaurant coming to Iowa City

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 15, 2024

Construction on a new, casual, traditional-Japanese-inspired restaurant on Iowa City’s north side is nearly complete. Once the space is fully moved in, service is expected to begin before the month...

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester watches players warm up before a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 12. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 40-16.

Iowa football offensive coordinator Tim Lester leading offense with new style, improved effort

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 15, 2024

While the onus is often on his players to put in the extra work, get an extra rep, and rebuild the Iowa football offense, Tim Lester ensures the same applies to him. Coaches aren’t required to...