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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

Johnson County Treasurer Tom Kriz and Deputy Treasurer Scott Finlayson pose for photos in the Johnson County Administration Building Dec. 2, 2022.

New Johnson County treasurer aims to meet the county’s 21st-century needs

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter December 6, 2022

A new face will be leading the Johnson County Treasurer department after two decades, with current deputy treasurer Scott Finlayson taking over from Tom Kriz after winning the election in November. Kriz,...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2022.

UI researchers make advances toward a vaccine for RSV

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter December 6, 2022

University of Iowa researchers are developing a vaccine for the respiratory syncytial virus as cases of respiratory infections jump at both UI Hospitals and Clinics and Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. While...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts tackles Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Roberts had five solo tackles.

Iowa football defensive back Terry Roberts enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 6, 2022

Iowa football defensive back Terry Roberts has entered the transfer portal, per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. The senior missed seven games in 2022 with an undisclosed injury. https://twitter.com/ESPNRittenberg/status/1600226513013858305 This...

Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Iowa football linebacker Jestin Jacobs enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 6, 2022

Hawkeye football linebacker Jestin Jacobs has entered the transfer portal. The junior missed 10 games in 2022 with an undisclosed injury. https://twitter.com/jestinjacobs__/status/1600249675038085122 Jacobs...

The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City nonprofits could benefit from a proposed grant with the city’s COVID-19 relief funds

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 5, 2022

Nonprofits in Iowa City could see improvements to their facilities through a proposed grant program funded by the city’s federal COVID-19 relief dollars.  According to a memo sent to the city...

Iowa’s Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell sends the ball over the net during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell hired as Iowa women’s tennis assistant coach

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 5, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis has hired Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell as an assistant coach, Hawkeye athletics announced Monday. Van Heuvelen Treadwell, who hails from East Sussex, England, competed for...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody watches action during the Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Iowa hosted its only outdoor meet this season.

Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody receives contract extension through June 2027

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2022

Iowa director of track and field and cross country Joey Woody has received a contract extension through June 2027, Hawkeye athletic director Gary Barta announced Dec. 2. In his Hawkeye coaching...

University of Iowa graduate teaching assistant and PhD student in mass communication, David Lomoywara, poses for a portrait inside the Adler Journalism Building at the University of Iowa on December 2, 2022.

UI students debate wearing masks as COVID-19 cases rise

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter December 4, 2022

Nearly three years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, UI students are choosing whether to mask up as seasonal illnesses spread across campus. The choice to wear a mask during flu...

Kayla Buehring, a University of Iowa student, poses for a portrait on the Pentecrest on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Buehring explained she is proud to represent the Hispanic community at the University. “To show that there are people from our community who are doing things that some have been told they can’t do makes feels good,” she said.

University of Iowa Hispanic student enrollment on rise

Virginia Russell, News Reporter December 4, 2022

Hispanic student enrollment numbers are growing across all Iowa public universities — including the University of Iowa. A recent state Board of Regents report stated Hispanic and Latinx students make...

The Iowa City Airport is seen on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Iowa City Municipal Airport reports 114 percent increase in economic impact

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter December 4, 2022

The Iowa City Municipal Airport has doubled its economic impact since 2009. The airport is bringing in $24 million annually in total economic activity to the Iowa City area, per the 2022 Iowa...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee takes down Iowa State's 125-pound Corey Cabanban 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. Lee defeated Cabanan by a major decision, 16-5. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee dominates in season debut against Iowa State

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter December 4, 2022

Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee had surgery to repair both ACLs in January, and the nation’s best 125-pounder made his return to the mat on Sunday afternoon. Lee kicked off the Cy-Hawk dual...

Iowa State's No. 7 Casey Swiderski pulls down Iowa’s No. 3 141-pound Real Woods 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. Woods defeated Swiderski by decision, 4-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Stanford transfer Real Woods makes Hawkeye debut in Iowa men’s wrestling’s 18-15 win over Iowa State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter December 4, 2022

In the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s 18-15 win over Iowa State on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, prized Stanford transfer Real Woods made his Hawkeye debut. The 141-pounder from Albuquerque,...