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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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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...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta jumps while running with the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. LaPorta caught six passes for 55 yards. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Grading Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football suffered its third loss in a row on Saturday, falling 54-10 to No. 2 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes dropped to 3-4 on the season following the loss. Iowa, Northwestern,...

Ohio State tight end Mitch Rossi runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Rossi caught one pass for three yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Opinion | Iowa’s defense isn’t entirely to blame for surrendering Ferentz era-high 54 points

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football became the second team this season to hold Ohio State’s offense to fewer than 400 yards in a single game Saturday. Notre Dame was the first to do so in Week 1, limiting...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla interacts with his team on the sideline during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla saw action in a game this season for the first time. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz noncommittal on QB after Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla play against No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla played his first snaps of the season on Saturday afternoon against No. 2 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes’ change at quarterback came after...

Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans scoops a fumble up during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football lost to No. 2 Ohio State, 54-10, at Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes lost by over 40 points for the first time since head coach Kirk Ferentz's first...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla looks to pass the ball during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Padilla was replaced by quarterback Spencer Petras at the start of third quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Alex Padilla in at quarterback for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Junior quarterback Alex Padilla has entered Iowa football's matchup with No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus. He is relieving senior quarterback Spencer Petras, who turned the ball over...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Ohio State football leads Iowa, 26-10

Chloe Peterson and Austin Hanson October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Iowa football team is trailing No. 2 Ohio State, 26-10, at halftime in Columbus. The Hawkeyes are in the midst of their first trip to Ohio Stadium since 2013. The lead has...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evas jumps to celebrate with Iowa offensive lineman Logan Lee during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3. Combined Evans and Lee had 3.5 sacks.

Watch: Iowa football scoops fumble, scores first touchdown against No. 2 Ohio State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defensive end Joe Evans scored the first touchdown of Saturday's Iowa-Ohio State game. The Hawkeye senior forced Buckeye quarterback and Heisman hopeful C.J. Stroud to fumble. Evans...