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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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Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer poses for a portrait during Iowa House Rep. Christina Bohannan’s birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Abby Finkenauer to appeal ballot rejection to Iowa Supreme Court

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor April 11, 2022

Abby Finkenauer will appeal a judicial ruling disqualifying her from the ballot in the June 7 Democratic primary to the Iowa Supreme Court, the U.S. Senate candidate said in a prepared statement Monday. Judge...

Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer is interviewed by The Daily Iowan journalists in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

Judge rejects Abby Finkenauer’s ballot nominating papers

Caleb McCullough and Emily Delgado April 11, 2022

Abby Finkenauer does not have enough valid signatures to appear on the Democratic primary ballot for the U.S. Senate in June, a judge ruled late Sunday night. Finkenauer will likely appeal the decision...

Iowa’s Marisa Schmidt serves the ball during a tennis match between Iowa and Drake at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Schmidt defeated Drake’s Ines Stephani. Iowa beat Drake, 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis defeats Rutgers, snaps 13-match losing streak

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis snapped a 13-match losing streak on Sunday afternoon, defeating Rutgers in New Jersey, 4-1. Iowa collected the doubles point for the first time in 11 duals at the Rutgers Tennis...

Iowa huddles up during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Illinois and Iowa went into extra innings after a tie in the 9th inning. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Iowa baseball falls to Illinois, drops weekend series

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

The Iowa baseball team dropped its Sunday finale against Illinois, 9-5, to lose the weekend series at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes split a Saturday doubleheader with the Illini. On a windy Sunday...

A fan wearing a green bandana watches a baseball game on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

University of Iowa Green Bandana Project steps up to the plate

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter April 10, 2022

The University of Iowa Green Bandana Project is seeking to reconnect students on campus through events held during the spring semester. The UI Green Bandana Project began at the University of Wisconsin-Madison...

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UI student creates adaptive challenge course for people with disabilities

Cooper Worth, News Reporter April 10, 2022

As a peer mentor for a special education program in high school, Emily Zimmer volunteered for a local triathlon for students enrolled in high school special educations programs around the Green Bay,...

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UI students voice concerns over minority representation in 2021 Campus Climate Survey

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter April 10, 2022

After the release of the 2021 Campus Climate Survey report and the opening of the 2022 survey, undergraduate students reacted to the survey results and voiced their concerns to The Daily Iowan. The...

The future site of Double Tap is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, April 8, 2022.

Double Tap bar arcade to open in Iowa City Pedestrian Mall

Sam Knupp, News Reporter April 10, 2022

A new bar arcade is coming to Iowa City. The Paramount Barco of Cedar Falls is bringing a Double Tap location to Iowa City, set to open in late April. The bar will be in the Pedestrian Mall next...

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. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-2.

Iowa softball drops conference series to Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

Iowa softball lost game three of its series against Minnesota, 10-2, on Sunday at Bob Pearl Field.  Sophomore Denali Loecker got the start on the mound in the third meeting between the Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Jenoah McKiver leads the pack during the men's 600-meter premiere run at the 2022 Larry Wieczorek Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation building on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. McKiver placed first with a time of 1:16.08, setting a school record, a meet record, and a facility record. The Larry Wieczorek Invitational hosted Baylor, Gonzaga, Mount Mercy, the University of Northern Iowa, Purdue, Wartburg and the University of Wisconsin.

Jenoah McKiver breaks Iowa track and field outdoor 400-meter record at Jim Click Shootout

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

Iowa track and field freshman Jenoah McKiver posted the second-best 400-meter time in the world on Saturday afternoon. McKiver ran 400 meters in 44.74 seconds at the Jim Click Shootout in Tucson,...

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 drop final Xtream Arena game of inaugural season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders fell, 6-2, to the Indy Fuel in their final game at Xtream Arena of the 2021-22 inaugural season. The affair didn’t go Iowa’s way from puck drop. The Fuel recorded their...

Iowa second baseman Brendan Sher hits the ball during the first baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Sher scored a home run in the 7th inning. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 4-2.

Iowa baseball splits Saturday doubleheader with Illinois at Duane Banks Field

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

The Iowa baseball team split Saturday afternoon’s home doubleheader against Illinois, winning the first game, 4-2, and losing the second game in extra innings, 7-5. The first game of the Hawkeyes’...