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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 Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City schools to implement Narcan to fight opioid overdoses

Virginia Russell, News Reporter October 25, 2022

Licensed nurses in Iowa City schools will soon be able to administer Naloxone, also known as Narcan, to treat student, staff, and faculty opioid overdoses on school grounds.  The Iowa City Community...

Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla walk onto the field during an Iowa football open practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Petras and Padilla both started for the Hawkeyes in the 2021-22 season.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz declines to name starting quarterback, Diante Vines ready to make an impact

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 25, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz did not name a starting quarterback ahead of his team’s matchup with Northwestern. At a meeting with reporters on Tuesday, Ferentz said Iowa is still evaluating...

Jan 9, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA;  San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates as he leaves the field after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the overtime period of the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 7

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 25, 2022

Former Iowa football standouts provided key contributions to several NFL teams last week. Ravens safety Geno Stone posted eight tackles in Baltimore’s 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns....

Ohio State defensive end Zach Harrison pressures Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla’s throw attempt during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla threw an interception on the play. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football does not name starting quarterback on Week 9 depth chart

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 24, 2022

Iowa football released its weekly depth chart Monday, and there was an “or” at the quarterback position. Neither junior Alex Padilla, nor senior Spencer Petras were listed as starting quarterbacks. Both...

The Iowa City Community Theatre is seen at the "Barn" at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Oct. 23. The group will be losing their space at the end of the year.

Iowa City Community Theater loses performance space after 50 years

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 23, 2022

After more than 50 years of performing in the same location, the Iowa City Community Theatre will lose its performance space after its 68th season. The performance space, nicknamed “The Barn,” is...

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

RVAP provides Iowa City middle school students with comprehensive sexual education

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 23, 2022

Iowa City middle school students have started taking new classes on building healthy relationships and preventing sexual violence. The classes are taught by the Rape Victim Advocacy Program and are...

Senior Lauren Pearson opens Cambus doors for students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Cambus, the UI’s transportation system, celebrates 50 years of operation this year. Pearson got hired at the beginning of August and said the job is very flexible with her schedule as on the rowing team. “It’s been really fun,” Pearson said. “It’s one of the better jobs on campus because it’s so flexible and you can pick up shifts whenever.”

Cambus to host alumni reunion during homecoming week

Kate Perez, News Editor October 23, 2022

As University of Iowa 2022 homecoming activities begin across campus, a specific group of alumni is returning to Iowa City: former Cambus employees. On Oct. 28, Cambus will host its Celebration...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with The Daily Iowan reporters in Jessup Hall on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Q&A with President Barbara Wilson

DI Staff October 23, 2022

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Friday to talk about her first two years as president. During her first two years at the UI, Wilson said she has been...

Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen chases the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer’s strong second half not enough to beat Penn State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 23, 2022

The Iowa soccer team tied with Penn State, 1-1, in a back-and-forth game on Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Nittany Lions controlled the action early on, outshooting the Hawkeyes, 5-1, in...

A firefighter walks up a ladder during a fire on Woodlawn Ave. in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department responds to historic house fire

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor October 23, 2022

This is an ongoing report. Check back for updates.  The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday morning at 1011 Woodlawn Ave.  More than five Iowa City fire trucks responded...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

One person killed after reports of shots fired near Van Buren and College Streets

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 23, 2022

There were reports of shots fired early Sunday morning near Van Buren and College Streets, according to a Hawk Alert sent out at 2:06 a.m. One person was shot and killed. Iowa City police reported...

Ohio State defensive end Zach Harrison pressures Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla’s throw attempt during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla threw an interception on the play. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Opinion | Alex Padilla should get another start at quarterback despite struggles against Ohio State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alex Padilla didn’t have his best performance in Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State Saturday in Columbus. The backup quarterback from Colorado went 5-of-10 for 32...