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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock fumbles the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Watch: Iowa football forces Iowa State turnover in the red zone

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

With Iowa State threatening to score and tie the game, Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather forced a turnover. As Cyclone running back Jirehl Brock pushed his way toward the end zone from the Hawkeye 1-yard...

Iowa special teams coach Levar Woods hugs defensive back Henry Marchese after Marchese blocked a punt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Iowa punter Tory Taylor and long snapper Austin Spiewak joined in the celebration. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Watch: Iowa football blocks punt, scores first offensive touchdown of 2022 season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa football scored its first touchdown of the 2022 season during the first quarter of Saturday's Cy-Hawk game. Running back Leshon Williams scored a nine-yard rushing touchdown. It only took the...

Iowa forward Annika Herbine protects the ball as Providence midfielder Lisa McNamara comes in from the left during a field hockey game between Iowa and Providence at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Friars, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey downs Providence

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 9, 2022

Iowa field hockey jumped out to an early advantage against Providence on Friday afternoon at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes took the lead just 43 seconds into the contest when senior Sofie Stribos put...

Iowa State defender Jada Colbert dribbles by Iowa defender Cassie Formanek during a soccer game at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames on Sept. 8. The Hawkeyes lost the game, 2-1.

Iowa soccer loses to Iowa State in Ames

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 8, 2022

Iowa State soccer took down Iowa, 2-1, at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames Thursday night. Two first-half goals from senior Jada Colbert propelled the Cyclones to their second win of the year. While...

Councilor Megan Alter is pictured at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Iowa City City Council highlights affordable housing as most important topic in five-year strategic plan

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 8, 2022

The Iowa City City Council made affordable housing a top priority in the city’s five-year strategic plan on Thursday. At the Sept. 8 City Council meeting, the council decided it is the most pressing...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, meets with Queen Elizabeth II when she delivered her 1991 address to Congress.

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, Iowa politicians react to her death

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, after serving as the British monarch for 70 years.  Her son, Prince Charles of Wales, will take the throne after his mother’s death and will become Britain's...

Iowa grabs the Cy-Hawk Trophy during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Cy-Hawk football game returns to Kinnick Stadium after four-season hiatus

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Jack Campbell didn’t grow up an Iowa fan. Although the senior linebacker is a lifelong Iowan, he was sheltered from the Cy-Hawk rivalry. His father, Dave, played for the University of Northern Iowa...

Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Ferentz interacts with the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Brian Ferentz talks Iowa football’s offense, how the Hawkeyes can improve

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter September 7, 2022

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz didn’t evade responsibility for the Hawkeyes’ 166-yard performance against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Sept. 3. While Iowa managed to...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery drives to the hoop during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2022. McCaffery picked up four assists. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-79.

Iowa athletics to hire Beth Goetz as new deputy athletic director, chief operating officer

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2022

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced the hiring of Beth Goetz as the new deputy athletic director and chief operating officer on Wednesday. Goetz, who served as Ball State's athletic director...

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Colin Votzmeyer and Meg Doster September 6, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. Editor’s Note: This story mentions sexual assault.  The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a sexual assault reported on the...

Iowa City's City Park Pool on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Over 800 Iowa City residents sign petition against City Park Pool changes

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2022

Iowa City residents are rejecting a newly proposed design for City Park Pool.  A petition with over 800 signatures was presented in front of the Iowa City City Council during the public comment section...

John Muriello performs in the University of Iowa Theater Department's production of "Sunday in the Park With George" on Monday, March 4th, 2019.

Former UI professor taught students despite accusations of child pornography, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor September 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article makes brief mention of instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use.  A former University of Iowa School of...