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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 midfielder Rile Fetty celebrates with her teammate after her goal during a women's soccer game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa women’s soccer earns shutout 2-0 victory over No. 18 Wake Forest

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 2, 2024

After defeating Florida Gulf Coast on Aug 29, the Iowa women’s soccer team extended their winning streak to two after defeating No. 18 Wake Forest 2-0 on Sunday. The Hawkeyes now move to 3-0-2 on the...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2022. Student organizations are currently undergoing changes and reviews.

UI Division of Student Life introduces policy changes for student organization

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter September 1, 2024

The University of Iowa is requiring student organizations on campus to undergo policy reviews in hopes to better serve the student body and faculty at the University of Iowa. The Division of Student...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after winning a point during a volleyball match between Iowa and Northwestern at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes begin new campaign with impressive wins over Liberty and Providence

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team kicked off the season with a successful showing at the Puerto Rico Clasico over the weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The Hawkeyes earned a hard-fought sweep over the Liberty...

Iowa forward Kenzie Roling chase the ball during a women's soccer game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | Hawkeyes tie No. 12 Texas, follow up with decisive 3-0 win against Florida Gulf Coast

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

The No. 25 Iowa women’s soccer team traveled down south to face No. 12 Texas in a highly anticipated top-25 matchup. Both the Hawkeyes and Longhorns won their respective conference championships in 2023,...

An attendee wearing an “Iowa Needs Area Education Agencies” shirt while speaking about experiences during a conversation with local legislators about Area Education Agencies at the North Liberty public library on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. As of August 2024, Iowa AEAs have lost 429 staff members.

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies lost 429 staff since last school year

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 29, 2024

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are starting the school year with 429 fewer staff than last year, according to data shared by Iowa Democrats Thursday.  The decrease in staff amounts to 12 percent...

An Airliner employee takes a customer's order during the 16th Annual Taste of Iowa City downtown on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.

Photos: 16th Annual Taste of Iowa City

Emma Calabro and John Charlson August 28, 2024

Despite temperatures reaching 87 degrees, hundreds of Iowa City residents and students flocked downtown to attend the 16th Annual Taste of Iowa City on Wednesday. The event featured vendors from dozens...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa libertarian congressional candidates kicked off ballot by state panel

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 28, 2024

A three-member state panel upheld objections to the candidacy of three Iowa libertarian congressional candidates on Wednesday in a 2-1 decision. The decision effectively removes the candidates from...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

New UI research hub opens in Cedar Rapids to reach more diverse population

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2024

The University of Iowa Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has set up shop in its new research hub in Cedar Rapids. After a nearly six-year search for building space, hub manager Bob...

Employees pose for group portraits during the Cane’s opening on South Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The opening included a raffle, a DJ, and free merchandise.

Raising Cane’s opens its doors in downtown Iowa City

Fatima Salinas and Madelyn Ambroz August 27, 2024

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has opened its doors to University of Iowa students at a new downtown location.  On Tuesday, Iowa City welcomed the franchise with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...

Delegates and other attendees wait outside of the safety perimeter of the United Center during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Protesters also gathered around the outside of the perimeter.

Vice President Kamala Harris reenergizes Democrats after President Joe Biden’s exit

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg August 27, 2024

CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris, stepping out from President Joe Biden’s shadow, is now rallying a reenergized Democratic Party after she took the top spot on the Democratic presidential...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

How Caitlin Clark went from stadium stands to selling them out

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor August 27, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The number 23 now lives in the rafters of Minneapolis’ Target Center indefinitely. After the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever Saturday and came out on top, 90-80, the...

Spencer Lee answers questions from the media during a press conference held in the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Former Hawkeye wrestling great Spencer Lee concludes Olympic journey, unsatisfied with silver

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

The Olympic journey of former Hawkeye wrestling great Spencer Lee has come to a close — but not quite how he had hoped. Competing at 57 kilograms, Lee’s journey to the Olympics began with a...