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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

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 18, 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...

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...