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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

Iowa’s Samantha Mannix celebrates during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Comple on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4,1.

Iowa women’s tennis defeats Nebraska, moves above .500 in conference play 

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 25, 2023

Before play began in the Iowa women’s tennis team’s 4-1 victory against Nebraska, Hawkeye fifth-year senior Samantha Mannix was already put in the spotlight. When the teams lined up to face the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023. “Obviously it's not close to the state of Iowa, but I still feel like we have really good support here.” Clark said. “We get to play in a city that loves women's basketball.”

‘She went 1-of-2’: Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark, Louisville’s Jeff Walz share Team USA history

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

The first thing Jeff Walz said about Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark during Saturday’s media availability is that “She went 1-of-2.” Walz was Clark’s coach on the 2019...

A sign for Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant is seen in the front window next to a take out box of food during the grand opening of Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant in the South District Market in Iowa City on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Photos: Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant grand opening

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 25, 2023

Royceann's Soul Food Restaurant held its grand opening Saturday in the new South District Market located at 947 US-6, Iowa City, Iowa. Royceann Porter, a supervisor on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,...

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz speaks to the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023.

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz steps up for Iowa women’s basketball recruit Ava Jones, family after crash

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

SEATTLE — Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz didn’t know Iowa women’s basketball recruit Ava Jones before her accident in Louisville, Kentucky, last summer. Jones and her...

Louisville guard Hailey Van Lith celebrates with teammates after a victory over No.8 Ole Miss at a 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Louisville Cardinal will face the two-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball to play Louisville in Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa women's basketball team will match up against fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Hawkeyes won their...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after a victory over No. 6 Colorado in the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77. Martin scored 16 points and recorded six rebounds.

Iowa women’s basketball ‘supporting cast’ helps lead Hawkeyes to Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Every star needs a strong supporting cast to be successful. And Iowa women’s basketball has found powerful supporters in seniors Gabbie Marshall, Kate Martin, and McKenna Warnock. While junior...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa two-sport athlete Brody Brecht chooses to pursue baseball full-time

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Brody Brecht has made his choice. On Friday evening, the two-sport athlete for his first two years at Iowa — a flame-throwing pitcher for the Hawkeye baseball team and a wide receiver on the football...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a jump shot during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Buffalos leads The Hawkeyes, 40-39.

Iowa women’s basketball squeezes past Colorado, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

SEATTLE — Iowa women's basketball eked by Colorado, 87-77, in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. The Hawkeyes will advance to the Elite Eight for the first time...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Northwest Junior High School evacuated for the second day in a row after bomb threat

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 24, 2023

Northwest Junior High School students and staff evacuated Friday for the second time in two days after receiving another bomb threat.  Police did not identify a bomb after searching the building,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to director of operations Hannah Bluder during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen press conferences and practices at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Thursday, March 24, 2023.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Colorado in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball will take on sixth-seeded Colorado for a spot in the Elite Eight on Friday night. The Hawkeyes will be playing for their first Elite Eight berth...

Iowa City Council approves rezoning for new commercial, residential development area at the corner of North Dodge St. and Scott Blvd.

Iowa City Council approves rezoning for new commercial, residential development area at the corner of North Dodge St. and Scott Blvd.

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter March 23, 2023

A new development with apartments, townhomes, and community commercial space — including a Scooter’s Coffee and a restaurant — on North Dodge Street and North Scott Boulevard will soon be constructed. Iowa...

A blue tarp is seen on the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 21, 2023.

UI’s Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories to receive $4 million in renovations

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 23, 2023

The Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories at the University of Iowa will see significant renovations in the coming months. The estimated $4 million construction project plans to address the weather...