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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

Professor Caterina Lamuta works in her office in the Seaman’s Center Oct.13, 2022.

UI Assistant Professor creates cephalopod-inspired ‘softopus’ robot with Office of Naval Research funds

Sydney Libert, News Reporter October 18, 2022

A University of Iowa College of Engineering professor is expanding the understanding of underwater technology by creating a cephalopod-inspired soft robot, nicknamed “Softopus,” which mimics the...

University of Iowa alumna Andre Wright poses in the Wright House of Fashion in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

UI alum Andre Wright opens Wright House Of Fashion in Iowa City

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 18, 2022

The Daily Iowan spoke with Andre Wright, a University of Iowa alum, about establishing the Wright House Of Fashion and the opportunities it will offer in Iowa City. The Wright House Of Fashion will...

Visitors can pick one of various types of apples, from the wide array of apple trees, at the Iowa City location of Wilson’s Apple Orchard, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.

Wilson’s Orchard and Farm to open location in Des Moines area

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 18, 2022

Wilson’s Orchard and Farm, a business that opened in Iowa City in 1985, is expanding to the Des Moines Area. The new location is expected to open in spring 2023. Paul Rasch, the owner of Wilson’s...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz moves to discuss with officials 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 notebook | Kirk Ferentz talks bye week, updates injury report

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

Iowa football players and staff took important time away from each other during the Hawkeyes’ bye in Week 7 of the season. Iowa went 3-3 in the first six weeks of the season, including losses...

Iowa’s Mac McClear celebrates a tournament victory with assistant coach Charlie Hoyle during the Iowa Fall Classic at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated eight other teams to win the tournament, shooting 20 over par.

Hawkeye men’s golf wins Iowa Fall Classic, Mac McClear nabs individual title

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 17, 2022

Mac McClear cemented his third career victory with a tap-in bogey putt on Blue Top Ridge Golf Course’s 18th hole Monday. The senior battled through windy and cold conditions to post a three-round...

The City Park Pool is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission disapproves of City Park Pool modernization

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 17, 2022

The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is asking the Iowa City City Council to explore other methods to modernize the City Park Pool because of its historic value.  The commission released...

Oct 9, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Josh Jackson (16) recovers a fumble by Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) during the second half at Highmark Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 17, 2022

Several former Hawkeye football players had solid outings in the NFL’s Week 6 slate. Ravens safety Geno Stone and Giants rookie Dane Belton had six tackles apiece on opposite sides of New York’s...

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at the Linn County Fairgrounds Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Rep. Ashley Hinson hospitalized, Tuesday debate canceled

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter October 17, 2022

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, was admitted to UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids on Sunday evening for a kidney infection, according to a statement from Hinson’s official Twitter...

Iowa Golfer Mac McClears swings his golf club during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 16, 2022.

Iowa men’s golf in second place after first two rounds at Iowa Fall Classic

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2022

The Iowa men’s golf team is one shot behind first-place Valparaiso after day one of the Iowa Fall Classic. The Hawkeyes shot a combined 20-over-par 596 over the first 36 holes of the event Sunday...

V Fixmer-Oraiz speaks to Johnson County Democrats during a barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City on Oct. 9. V is one of four Johnson County residents vying for one of two open seats on the board, and is running against Jammie Bradshaw, R-Lone Tree; Jon Green, D-Lone Tree; and Phil Hemingway R-West Liberty.

A push for inclusivity: V Fixmer-Oraiz’s journey to Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidacy

Grace Smith, Photojournalist October 16, 2022

While rain trickled down onto East Washington Street and bounced off food stand tents at the Iowa City Farmers Market on Sept.17, V Fixmer-Oraiz stood near the entrance of Chauncey Swan Parking...

A schematic of the planned UIHC facility in North Liberty is seen. The state Board of Regents approved the project on Tuesday.

UI and state Board of Regents request mid-construction audit for North Liberty Hospital

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 16, 2022

The University of Iowa and the state Board of Regents requested a mid-construction audit on the North Liberty Hospital construction site on Sept. 28 to ensure the project is completed in a timely and...

Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen goes in to celebrate with teammates after a goal scored by Iowa forward Hailey Rydberg during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer dominates Nebraska for first Big Ten victory

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 16, 2022

The Iowa soccer team dominated Nebraska to get its first Big Ten win of the season on Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes outshot the Cornhuskers, 20-7, and held 62 percent of the possession...