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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

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during “Joni’s Roast and Ride” a Republican-hosted event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Mike Pence, other Republican presidential hopefuls come to Iowa for ‘Roast and Ride’ event

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 3, 2023

Ahead of next’s year presidential election, eight Republican presidential hopefuls took the stage during Joni Ernst’s annual “Roast and Ride” in Des Moines to begin campaigning to voters in the...

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 1, 2023

A memorial for 22-year-old Jennifer Russell is seen at the intersection of Court Street and Seventh Avenue in Iowa City on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Iowa State Patrol announced that 17-year-olds Elijah...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference on Monday, June 15, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Barta addressed recent action within the Iowa Athletic Department, including the separation agreement with Chris Doyle, as well as plans for the future.

Beth Goetz named Iowa’s interim athletic director

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor June 1, 2023

The University of Iowa named Beth Goetz as interim athletic director beginning Aug. 1. Goetz’s appointment must be approved by the state Board of Regents. This announcement comes after current...

Iowa pitcher Ty Langenberg pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 2-1. Langenberg pitched five innings and struck out four batters.

Iowa baseball notebook | Big Ten Tournament semifinal recap, championship preview

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter May 27, 2023

The Iowa baseball team advanced to the Big Ten Championship game with a 5-0 victory against  Michigan on Saturday morning at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.  The victory marked Iowa's sixth...

Contributed photo by Krista Hershberger.

Nancy Bird appointed to lead Iowa City Area Development, Iowa City Area Business Partnership

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 26, 2023

The Iowa City Area Business Partnership and Iowa City Area Development are set to merge this summer on July 1, and the new entity has announced Nancy Bird will be its CEO and president. The news...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs series of education laws, law lowering age to work

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 26, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a slew of education bills that will make broad changes to the education system in the state. The biggest bill, Senate File 496, is wide-ranging in scope and gives...

Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta watches the Iowa football team warmup before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Gary Barta announces retirement from UI Department of Athletics

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor May 26, 2023

Gary Barta, who has served as the University of Iowa's athletic director since 2006, announced his retirement on Friday morning. Barta’s 17-year tenure was the longest at Iowa since Christine...

The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Police arrest second person in connection to H-Bar shooting last year

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 25, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department has made a second arrest in connection to the shooting that occurred outside H-Bar in October last year. Coralville man Tramon Robinson, 24, was arrested and charged...

Photo contributed by Chris Brewer.

UI announces new vice president of medical affairs and dean of Carver College of Medicine

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 23, 2023

The University of Iowa announced Tuesday, May 23 that it selected Denise Jamieson to be the next vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine at the UI. It ends the...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes hits the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2.

Iowa softball completes comeback, takes home National Invitational Softball Championship title

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor May 20, 2023

Iowa softball scored five runs with two outs in the seventh inning to defeat BYU, 9-7, and take home the National Invitational Softball Championship title on Saturday night. Iowa came into the eight-team...

Johnson County Courthouse.

Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of Iowa City in ​​police wrongful prosecution case

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 19, 2023

The Iowa Supreme Court released its opinion the morning of Friday, May 19, in the case of an Iowa City man who was charged with and later acquitted by a jury of sexual abuse in 2013. The case involved...

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Second man arrested in connection to Iowa City shooting that injured one

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department announced that a second man has been arrested for the May 13 shooting near the intersection of North Gilbert Street and Iowa Avenue. In a press release Thursday,...