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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

Protesters chant at a pro-abortion rights march through downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Hundreds of protesters advocate for abortion rights in Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Editor June 24, 2022

Hundreds of pro-choice protesters took to the streets of Iowa City to protest this morning’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v Wade. Overturning Roe v. Wade means that access to abortion...

Iowa’s Deputy Director of Athletics, Senior Women’s Administrator, and Chief Operating Officer Barbara Burke poses for a portrait in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Barbara Burke, the Iowa deputy director of athletics, announces retirement

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor June 24, 2022

Barbara Burke, the Iowa deputy director of athletics, announced Friday that she plans to retire after her current contract expires in June of 2023.  Burke, who has been involved in college sports...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray dunks a ball during the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Championship between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Murray led the team in scoring with 19 points, getting awarded the Big Ten Tournament Most Valuable Player. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 75-66.

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Keegan Murray picked No. 4 overall by Sacramento Kings in 2022 NBA Draft

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor June 23, 2022

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Keegan Murray became Iowa’s highest NBA Draft pick in the modern era Thursday night. He was selected No. 4 overall by the Sacramento Kings.  Murray, who...

Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights, responds to reporters at a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Iowa Democratic leaders defend Iowa’s first in the nation caucus

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 23, 2022

Iowa Democratic leaders defended the Iowa Caucus’ place in the early window of the presidential nomination process. The leaders pitched a plan to make the Iowa caucus system simpler at the Democratic...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 9 Indiana in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 80-77. Murray led the team in scoring with 32 points, going 11-17 from the field. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Breaking down former Iowa basketball player Keegan Murray’s potential NBA Draft fits

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter June 22, 2022

Keegan Murray was one of the most dominant college basketball players in the nation last season, averaging 23.5 points per game while shooting 55.4 percent from the field. The 6-foot-8 Cedar Rapids...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UI Hospitals and Clinics rolls out vaccines for young children

Liam Halawith, News Reporter June 22, 2022

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics announced on Tuesday during a press conference that it will be opening slots for COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months through 5 years after the CDC...

Fans wave to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes, 30-7.

Kid Captains to help decide Hawkeye Wave song

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 22, 2022

When the University of Iowa received suggestions from fans regarding what new song should accompany the Hawkeye Wave, there was a regular response. “Let the kids decide.” The University announced...

The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City City Council approves plans to assist low and moderate income residents

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 21, 2022

The Iowa City City Council approved a financial decision to provide housing and jobs to low and moderate-income Iowa City residents. This decision is a part of the city's Fiscal Year 2023 Action...

Iowa rower Jaecee Hall works out on a rowing machine at Beckwith Boathouse in Iowa City on Sunday, June 20, 2022.

Iowa rower Jaecee Hall aims to empower female athletes with Unbreakable Female Athlete clothing brand

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor June 21, 2022

Iowa rower Jaecee Hall is ready to lead a charge. The rising junior from Ankeny, Iowa, has been a standout athlete ever since she joined the Iowa Rush soccer program at age 3. While playing for...

Jaunita, left, and Elizabeth Thomas, right, check out a stand during ‘Juneteenth in our Neighborhood’ for a Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Iowa City community members celebrated with music, games, vendors, and a fashion show.

Johnson County Juneteenth celebrations continue into Saturday

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor June 18, 2022

Johnson County Juneteenth celebrations continued into Saturday with both Iowa City and Coralville hosting events to mark the occasion. Vendors, community members, and local officials all turned...

Attendees model a shirt reading “Strong Black and proud,” during ‘Downtown at Sundown’ for a Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City on Friday, June 17, 2022. Iowa City community members celebrated with music, games, vendors, and a fashion show.

Iowa Citians flock to Chauncey Swan Park for Juneteenth celebration

Sam Knupp and Mason Tan June 17, 2022

Iowa Citians flocked to Chauncey Swan Park for the Downtown at Sundown celebration. The celebration featured a variety of vendors selling everything from t-shirts to keychains to soul food. Iowa City...

Iowa assistant coach Matt Gatens answers questions from reporters during an Iowa men’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Gatens discussed when he found out he got the job. “I remember when he called and told me,” Gatens said. “I think I was mowing the lawn and I think I didn't go in right away to tell my wife and I think I looked back out, most of my lines were all over the place. My head was just like running like I'm gonna get this done but my head somewhere else so yeah…”

New Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach Matt Gatens comes ‘full circle’ in return to Iowa City

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor June 15, 2022

When Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery called Matt Gatens to tell him he’d been hired as an assistant coach, Gatens, a former Hawkeye hooper, was doing a pretty mundane household...