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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz stands for the National Anthem during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes preparing for Purdue passing attack, Terry Roberts unlikely to play Saturday

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 1, 2022

Purdue football has been a thorn Iowa's side since 2017. The Hawkeyes have lost four of their last five matchups with the Boilermakers. Purdue has outscored Iowa 26-21 during that stretch. The Boilermakers...

Contributed photo of Maria Sanchez.

Maria Sanchez appointed as UI Department of Public Safety’s second community outreach officer

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 1, 2022

Officer Maria Sanchez has been appointed as the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety’s second community outreach officer. According to a UI Department of Public Safety Q&A with Sanchez,...

Contributed photo of Grayson Wills.

Iowa City teen donates over 40 units of blood following death of twin brother

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 1, 2022

After his twin brother Calder Wills died from cancer, Grayson Wills made it his goal to donate more blood than the 40 units his brother received throughout treatment. Grayson Wills, now a 17-year-old...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Johnson County expands criminal charge diversion program for minors

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter November 1, 2022

Johnson County is expanding a program that offers some minors who are facing charges alternate paths instead of Juvenile Court Services. The county received a $49,800 grant from the state that Iowa...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee poses for a portrait during Iowa Wrestling Media Day in the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Lee is a three-time NCAA Champion and a two-time Big Ten Champion. The University of Iowa announced at the end of 2021 that Lee would undergo ACL surgery to repair his two torn ACLs, ending his 2021-22 season.

Iowa men’s wrestling sixth-year senior Spencer Lee hunting for fourth national title

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter November 1, 2022

Iowa men’s wrestling sixth-year senior Spencer Lee isn’t satisfied with his three national titles. Lee, a graduate of Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, is a three-time...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands prepares his team during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

New Iowa wrestling facility to be named for Hawkeye supporters

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2022

The University of Iowa is set to name its new wrestling training facility in honor of Hawkeye supporters Doug and Ann Goschke, pending approval from the state Board of Regents. The board is set to...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen looks to pass the ball during a men's exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Bowen led the team in assists with eight. Iowa defeated Truman State, 118-72.

Iowa men’s basketball freshmen contribute in exhibition win

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 1, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team put on a display Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena with a 118-72 victory in an exhibition game against Truman State.  Although the Bulldogs led, 26-25, through...

Fact Check | Reynolds campaign ad on police support skips DeJear’s explanation

Fact Check | Reynolds campaign ad on police support skips DeJear’s explanation

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter October 31, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If your time is short:  A Kim Reynolds campaign...

Fact Check | DeJear social media post says Reynolds thinks nurses required education, but she didn’t say that

Fact Check | DeJear social media post says Reynolds thinks nurses required education, but she didn’t say that

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter October 31, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If your time is short:  During the lone Iowa...

Drop off bins for cans are seen in Phillips Hall in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

UI student organizes can drive, raising money for Colombian students’ school supplies

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 30, 2022

On the second floor of Phillips Hall, students can find a black container with a printed flyer taped to it. The flyer advertises an aluminum can drive for this month to raise money for a Spanish course...

Contributed photo from Christine Peterson

UI epidemiology professor elected to National Academy of Medicine discusses One Health, Election Process

Virginia Russell, News Reporter October 30, 2022

A University of Iowa professor is one of 100 members elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Christine Petersen is a professor of epidemiology and the director of the Center for Emerging Infectious...

Lauren Hagar, a Junior at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Communications building on Oct. 27. Hager was diagnosed with ADHD last spring and explained it runs in her family. Hager has been rationing her two last pills and expressed her concerns because of the shortage. “It’s so difficult to find a pharmacy that still had adder all in stock,” she said.

Iowa City hit by nationwide Adderall shortage

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter October 30, 2022

University of Iowa third-year student Lauren Hagar was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in July and was prescribed Adderall to manage her symptoms. She recently went to...