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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

A player sees action during a Heartlanders scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The Rose Team defeated the Dash Team 4-3.

Iowa Heartlanders drop season-opener to Idaho Steelheads

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 21, 2022

A rough first period cost the Iowa Heartlanders in their season-opening 6-2 loss to the Idaho Steelheads at Xtream Arena on Friday night. The Heartlanders struggled with their forecheck and had...

Swimmers from Iowa and Nebraska get ready on the blocks before the start of a race. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 175-123, on October 21, at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa swimming downed by Nebraska in home opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2022

The Iowa swimming and diving team was defeated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 175-123, on Friday night at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.  Iowa dropped to 1-1 on the season while Nebraska...

The Burlington Street bridge is seen on Oct. 16, 2022. The bridge will be improved as part of a $300,000 grant given to Johnson County.

Iowa City receives planning grant for bridge improvements

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 20, 2022

A grant from the Federal Highway Administration will allow Iowa City to begin planning improvements to the Burlington Street Bridge. The $300,000 grant was announced in August as a part of the Bridge...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey (85) drives past Michigan defensive back R.J. Moten (6) during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Iowa football’s matchup with Ohio State a homecoming for Luke Lachey

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

Iowa football tight end Luke Lachey didn’t just grow up in Columbus, Ohio — he was raised as a devout Ohio State fan. His father, Jim Lachey, played for Ohio State from 1981-85, garnering multiple...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Federal judge dismissed lawsuit challenging Biden’s student debt relief plan

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter October 20, 2022

This is a developing story, check back for updates.  A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by six republican states, including Iowa, challenging President Joe Biden’s student debt relief...

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeye defense held Tagovailoa to 157 total yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Big Ten notebook | Maryland, Minnesota dealing with starting quarterback injuries, Indiana backup QB to transfer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 20, 2022

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley updated the status of his starting quarterback, Taulia Tagovailoa, Tuesday. During a press conference, Locksley said Tagovailoa will be a game-time decision for the...

Iowa center Monika Czinano poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

‘Pressure is a privilege’: Iowa women’s basketball embracing preseason rankings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

In the Iowa women’s basketball locker room, there’s a signed piece of paper from six-time Wimbledon winner Billie Jean King that reads “pressure is a privilege.” When King gave that paper...

Setter Lily Tessier sets the ball to middle hitter Delaney McSweeney during Iowa volleyball's match against Minnesota at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Gophers swept the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball held to season-low hitting percentage, swept by No. 9 Minnesota

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 19, 2022

Iowa volleyball fell to No. 9 Minnesota, 3-0, inside Xtream Arena on Wednesday. Iowa is now 1-8 in conference play, including two losses to Minnesota, and 7-13 overall. “Just being a little off...

Community member holds a sign in support of the preservation of City Park Pool at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. The council heard concerns from community members over proposed reforms to the pool at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center.

Iowa City City Council requests additional planning for City Park Pool, facility renovations

Sydney Libert, News Reporter October 19, 2022

Immediate renovations to Iowa City facilities, such as City Park Pool, were paused on Tuesday to allow for more planning following an Iowa City City Council vote.  Council approved the 2022 Iowa...

Contributed photo from Karla Madrigal.

Former UI Pen Pal Project participant returns as new program leader

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 18, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Pen Pal Project welcomed a familiar face as the program’s newest coordinator. Karla Madrigal was hired in September as an academic coach for the Center for Inclusive...

The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights office is seen in the Jefferson Building in Iowa City on Oct. 14, 2022

UI Center for Human Rights, Legal Clinics helps offer immigration legal services to Afghan immigrants

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 18, 2022

Soon after an influx of Afghan evacuees arrived in the U.S. in August 2021, the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights started working with the UI College of Law Legal Clinic to assist in legal...