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The Daily Iowan

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’s No.13 157-pound Cobe Siebrecht defeats Michigan’s No.10 Will Lewan during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 33-8. Siebrecht defeated Lewan, 3-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Cobe Siebrecht uses distinct style in Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 11, 2023

Junior Cobe Siebrecht found himself in unchartered waters during the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s 33-8 victory over ninth-ranked Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday.  After battling the...

Iowa wrestler Jacob Warner (197) tackles Wyoming wrestler Tyce Raddon during session one of the Soldier Salute Wrestling tournament at Xtream arena at Iowa River Landing on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.

Iowa men’s wrestler Jacob Warner snaps two-match losing skid in victory over Michigan

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 11, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Jacob Warner snapped his two-match losing skid in the No. 2 Hawkeyes’ 33-8 victory over the No. 9 Michigan Wolverines on Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  The 11th-ranked...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands holds up Iowa’s No. 5 285-pound Tony Cassioppi’s arm to celebrate a victory during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Live Results: Iowa takes on Michigan in Pioneer Showdown

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 10, 2023

Iowa looks to keep its momentum going against 9-3 Michigan. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series against the Wolverines, 33-26-1, and have won nine of the last 10 meetings. Tonight's dual is headlined...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery moves with the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Georgia Tech at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Yellow Jackets, 81-65.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to top-ranked Purdue on the road

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball fell to No. 1 Purdue, 87-73, on Thursday evening in West Lafayette.  Early in the contest, the Hawkeyes fell to a 19-4 deficit they would never overcome. Iowa was just 1-for-10...

Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

No. 2 Indiana women’s basketball snaps No. 5 Iowa’s eight-game win streak

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 9, 2023

No. 5 Iowa women's basketball couldn't silence the 13,046 fans at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, on Thursday night, falling to No. 2 Indiana, 87-78. The Hawkeyes and Hoosiers stayed knotted...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, testifies during a hearing from the newly formed Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government on February 9, 2023 in Washington.

This Week in Iowa Politics | Iowa lawmakers passed a $2 million cap on medical malpractice awards

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 9, 2023

Iowa lawmakers passed caps on medical malpractice awards in civil cases this week. The law caps compensation for non-economic damages at $2 million for hospitals and physicians at fault in medical...

Mug of John Muriello.

Trial postponed second time for former UI professor facing child pornography, meth distribution charges

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor February 9, 2023

The federal trial of former University of Iowa School of Music professor John Muriello was postponed for a second time until March. Muriello, 65, faces charges of child pornography possession and...

President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address from the House chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington

Iowa’s political leaders react to President Joe Biden’s State of The Union Address

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 8, 2023

Iowa’s political leaders shared their thoughts on President Joe Biden’s political priorities that laid out during his State of the Union Address. Biden outlined his successes in revitalizing...

Iowa City Council listens to speaker at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament coming to Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 8, 2023

The Golden Gloves boxing tournament is coming to Iowa City’s Graduate Hotel on the first weekend in April after the Iowa City City Council amended its amateur boxing ordinance on Tuesday. The...

The Iowa City Council is seen at a meeting at Iowa City City Hall on August 16, 2022.

Iowa City fiscal 2024 budget to see increased expenses for residents

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 7, 2023

Nationwide inflation trends are hitting close to home as the Iowa City City Council continues its consideration of a potential increase in expenses for residents. Under the city’s current...

COGS president Hannah Zadeh poses for a portrait outside the Main Library at the University of Iowa on Jan. 30, 2023. Zadeh has been president of the graduate student union since the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.

COGS union to participate in first-ever Iowa Troublemakers School

Grace Katzer, News Reporter February 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Campaign to Organize Graduate Students union is bringing the first Iowa Labor Notes Troublemakers School to campus. The event will bring together union members, labor activists,...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Iowa City citizens, organizations concerned about food assistance cuts

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter February 7, 2023

People who are eligible for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program in Iowa City may have fewer food options to choose from in the future. A proposed bill in the Iowa legislature,...