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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

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Iowa head coach Jim Barnes spoke with the team during a volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated Hoosiers 3-2.

Iowa volleyball takes No. 14 Penn State to five sets, falls 3-2

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 15, 2022

Iowa volleyball took No. 14 Penn State to five sets inside Xtream Arena on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes ultimately fell, 3-2, and the Nittany Lions lead the series, 57-0. Iowa is now 1-7 in conference...

Wisconsin middle blocker Caroline Crawford sets the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, October 14, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 25-19.

Iowa volleyball swept by No. 5 Wisconsin

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 14, 2022

Iowa volleyball fell to the 2021 national champion Wisconsin Badgers, 3-0, inside Xtream Arena on Friday. The Badgers are currently ranked fifth in the nation. Iowa is now 1-6 in Big Ten play and...

Iowa soccer defender Samantha Cary looks to gain possession of the ball against Purdue on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Iowa and Purdue tied, 2-2.

Iowa soccer’s second-half effort earns a draw against Purdue

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 13, 2022

The Iowa soccer team tied with Purdue, 2-2, Thursday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes outshot Purdue, 20-12, put nine shots on goal, and generated eight corner kicks to Purdue’s two. Purdue...

Chris and Ann Ruge speak after a screening of “The Providers” in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 13, 2021

UI alum, health care provider Chris Ruge visits IMU, discusses documentary

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter. October 13, 2022

Chris and Ann Ruge visited the University of Iowa on Thursday to discuss health care and their roles in "The Providers." The discussion came after a screening of the film, which is a 2018 documentary...

Democratic candidate Liz Mathis and U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson speaking at various political events on Sept. 3 and Aug. 28 respectively.

Hinson, Mathis debate abortion rights, infrastructure

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 12, 2022

Abortion rights, infrastructure, and parental rights were a few of the topics that U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, and Iowa Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Hiawatha, clashed during a debate hosted by both candidates'...

Oct 8, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers interim head coach Jim Leonhard congratulates wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) after Bell caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field.

Big Ten football notebook | Rutgers fires offensive coordinator, Wisconsin adjusts weekly schedule

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 12, 2022

The Rutgers football team fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Sean Gleeson Sunday. The Scarlet Knights rank 109th nationally in total offense with 334 yards per game. Rutgers is 104th...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with reporters during an Iowa football press conference for the team’s coordinators at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Reporters asked Ferentz if a more mobile quarterback would benefit the system. Ferentz explained the passing game operates in a system and it would not. “I don't know that the mobility — just having a guy running around, I'm not sure that's going to solve any of our issues,” Ferentz said. “You're not going to be any more open just because a guy is running around.”

Opinion | Complacency at QB, offensive coordinator could keep Iowa football out of national conversation

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 12, 2022

Iowa football has reached an impasse. That much became clear over the course of head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s last two press conferences. The Hawkeyes are struggling...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with reporters during an Iowa football press conference for the team’s coordinators at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The Hawkeyes hosted the press conference because of the bye week.

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks inconsistencies, job security

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 12, 2022

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz thought the Hawkeyes took a step back last week in their 9-6 loss to Illinois in Champaign. Iowa’s offense started drives at Illinois’ 5-yard...

Entrepreneurial Finance student Isabelle Willey poses with a sweatshirt her group designed and made for a class project in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

UI Entrepreneurial Finance class project becomes fundraiser for Children’s Hospital

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 11, 2022

  What began as an innovative class project turned into a fundraiser for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Associate professor of instruction in the Tippie College...

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Family donates $30,000 to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital after son fights leukemia

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 11, 2022

After two years with cancer, third-grader Tyler Juhl is about to ring the bell on Oct. 24 at the University of Iowa’s Stead Children’s Hospital. Now, his family is giving back to the hospital with...

Iowa City police officer Jeffery Schmidt walks through a room containing evidence, personal goods, and bikes on Aug. 29, 2022.

UI law enforcement reports uptick in bike theft

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter October 11, 2022

Bike thefts are on the rise on campus at the University of Iowa. The UI Department of Public Safety reported a steady increase in bike thefts across campus in recent years with a specific uptick...

Contributed photo of Officers Daniel Boesen and Ivan Rossi alongside Police Chief Dustin Liston.

ICPD officers awarded Life Saving Commendation for saving machete attack victim

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter October 11, 2022

Two Iowa City Police Department officers were awarded the Life Saving Commendation for their efforts in response to a stabbing call. According to an ICPD press release, ICPD field training officer...