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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

Chief Race Tire Engineer for Bridestone and Firestone Racing Cara Adams poses for a portrait before the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend Practice at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Friday, July 22, 2022. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Firestone’s chief race engineer discusses IndyCar tires and the Iowa Speedway

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 24, 2022

Inside the Firestone hauler at the Iowa Speedway sat Cara Adams, the chief race tire engineer for Bridgestone and Firestone Racing. As the chief race tire engineer, it’s Adams’ job to design...

Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske, takes a picture of his driver, Josef Newgarden (2), after the NTT IndyCar Series HyVeeDeals.com 250 presented by DoorDash at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Newgarden finished first and his teammate Will Power (12), finished third.

Josef Newgarden takes first leg of Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 23, 2022

Josef Newgarden led 208 of the 250 laps on Saturday afternoon at Iowa Speedway and took the title at the Hy-VeeDeals.com 250. The win marked Newgarden's fourth of the season and fourth career victory...

Driver Will Power (12) poses for a portrait during qualifying for the NTT IndyCar Series Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Power swept the pole position for the double header. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Power sweeps poles, draws closer to Andretti’s record ahead of IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa Speedway

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 23, 2022

Australian IndyCar driver Will Power had a chance to pick up two pole victories back-to-back on Saturday morning at Iowa Speedway and he did just that. Ahead of the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend,...

Driver Marcus Ericsson (8) practices during the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Friday, July 22, 2022. Ericsson finished practice sixth with a time of 18.7313.

IndyCar drivers happy to be back at Iowa

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 23, 2022

After the Iowa Speedway was left off the schedule for the 2021 season, drivers are happy to be back in Newton. The Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway commenced on Friday with both IndyCar...

Teams huddle during a timeout during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Iowa athletics announces diversity, equity, and inclusion hires

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 22, 2022

The Iowa athletics department announced two hires for its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff in a press release published Friday. Lorenda Holston has been named the assistant athletics director...

The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine approved by FDA and CDC, with UI Health Care’s help

Meg Doster, News Editor July 20, 2022

The FDA and CDC have authorized a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, created by Novavax Inc., for people 18 and older. The new vaccine has comparable efficacy to the previous vaccines that were approved by the FDA...

Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Johnson County, according to Johnson County Public Health. The release says Johnson County Public Health has been working closely with the Iowa...

Iowa forward Kris Murray laughs with members of the media during an Iowa men’s basketball media availability at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Kris’ photo appeared on the big screen when his brother, Keegan Murray, got announced for his pick. “I guess they just picked the better looking twin.”

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball media availability and open practice

Grace Smith, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team held media availability and open practice in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. Iowa forward Kris Murray spoke about playing with his brother, Keegan Murray — who is...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

New nonprofit aims to help Iowa student-athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

A new nonprofit has emerged to gain Hawkeye athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness. The Iowa Swarm Collective was formed to equal stipends by participating in events to raise money...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

Photos: The unveiling of the Iowa Swarm Collective

Grace Smith, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

Organizers of the Iowa Swarm Collective held a press conference unveiling the name, image, and likeness group at Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday. The collective plans to use the popularity of football,...

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mazur threw for just over eight innings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

San Diego Padres select Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur in 2022 MLB Draft

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 17, 2022

The San Diego Padres selected Iowa redshirt sophomore pitcher Adam Mazur in the second round of the 2022 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. Drafted at the No. 53 overall pick, Mazur is the highest...

Rider Justin Jewett rides a bull at a Rodeo during the Cedar County Fair in Tipton, Iowa, on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Photos: Cedar County Fair Rodeo

Grace Smith, Managing Editor July 15, 2022

Cedar County Fair hosted a rodeo in Tipton, Iowa, on Thursday. Hundreds of event-goers attended to observe eight events and various riders. The events included steer wrestling, breakaway roping, calf...