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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

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Shark Tank strikes a deal with UI alum for accessible clothing

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter April 17, 2022

Erica Cole went from dabbling with 3D printers to landing a $100,000 deal on Shark Tank in the span of four years. The University of Iowa alum, who lost her leg in an accident in 2018, recently...

Iowa City Climate Action and Outreach division member Daniel Bissell unplugs his electric car at the Tower Place parking garage in Iowa City on Monday, April 13, 2022.

Electric vehicle ownership increasing in Johnson County, Iowa DOT measures

Sam Knupp, News Reporter April 17, 2022

Demand for electric vehicles in Johnson County is creeping upward. As of December 31, 2021, Johnson County drivers owned the second-highest number of registered electric vehicles in Iowa, with 883...

Iowa forward Kris Bennett maneuvers the puck during a hockey game between Iowa and Kalamazoo at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Wings, 4-2.

Iowa Heartlanders conclude inaugural season on the road

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 16, 2022

In the final series of their inaugural season, the Iowa Heartlanders earned three standings points at the Allen Americans over three games. The Heartlanders won 5-1, on Wednesday and fell, 3-2,...

Iowa shortstop Michael Seegers swings his bat during a game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 15, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 9-3. Seegers had four at-bats and recorded one rbi.

Strong pitching earns Iowa baseball victory over Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 16, 2022

Iowa baseball was strong on the pitcher’s mound Saturday at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes recorded three strikeouts in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Iowa’s starter, graduate...

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws a pitch during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Mazur threw nine strikeouts in six innings. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Pitcher Adam Mazur leads Iowa baseball to series-opening victory over Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2022

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Adam Mazur returned to the Friday night spot for the Hawkeyes in their series opener against Minnesota at Duane Banks Field. In the Hawkeyes' 9-3 victory, Mazur allowed...

Iowa pitcher Devyn Greer pitches the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Greer played for two innings and had zero strikeouts. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-2.

Iowa softball drops first game of weekend series to Ohio State

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 15, 2022

Iowa softball fell to Ohio State, 7-3, in game one of its home series against the Buckeyes at Bob Pearl Field on Friday night. Freshman Devyn Greer got the start in the circle for the Hawkeyes....

Iowa Men's Basketball Director of Operations and Travel Coordinator Billy Taylor cheers from the side of the court during a game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Iowa men’s basketball assistant Billy Taylor leaving Hawkeyes to accept head coaching job at Elon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 15, 2022

Billy Taylor, an assistant coach on the Iowa men's basketball team, is leaving Iowa City to accept the head coaching job at Elon, a North Carolina-based Division I school, The Daily Iowan confirmed...

University of Iowa students caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

Iowa GOP retains first-in-the-nation caucuses; Democrats determined amid uncertainty

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor April 14, 2022

Iowa Republicans affirmed the position of the 2024 GOP caucuses after the Democratic National Committee moved Wednesday to strip Iowa of its guaranteed first-in-the-nation status on the Democrats’...

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UI student named Iowa National Guard Soldier of the Year

Cooper Worth, News Reporter April 14, 2022

First-year University of Iowa student Trejahn Manning was named the Iowa National Guard Soldier of the Year for his performance in the guard’s annual Best Warrior Competition. The competition...

Iowa City Community School District receives $1 million donation from UI alum

Iowa City Community School District receives $1 million donation from UI alum

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter April 14, 2022

A University of Iowa alum donated $1 million to the Iowa City Community School District, the largest donation to the district in 40 years. Christine Boge, a board member of the Foundation for the...

UI professor to research collaborative regenerative medicine in Ireland

UI professor to research collaborative regenerative medicine in Ireland

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 14, 2022

A University of Iowa professor will travel to Ireland for a collaborative effort aimed at advancing research in the field of regenerative medicine. James Ankrum, UI associate professor of biomedical...

Iowa forward Kris Murray attempts to block a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. The Hawkeyes deflected five shots. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Iowa forward Kris Murray declares for NBA Draft, maintains college eligibility

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 14, 2022

Iowa men's basketball forward Kris Murray has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft but has not hired an agent, maintaining his college eligibility, he announced via Twitter on Thursday. Murray, who just...