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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to players after a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Inevitable NIL legislation a positive for college football, Kirk Ferentz says

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 22, 2021

Not even the University of Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, the longest-tenured head coach in college football, is quite sure how potential name, image, and likeness legislation will impact the landscape of...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. catches a ball over a defender during Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Iowa football notebook: 12-team CFP expansion, Tracy’s expanded role, Parker to make state history

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 22, 2021

Kirk Ferentz first heard about the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff expansion on his car radio. “A week ago, I hadn’t really thought a lot about [the expansion],” Ferentz said at...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

State Board of Regents propose $283 tuition increase for UI undergrads after year-long pause

Emily Delgado and Kelsey Harrell June 21, 2021

The state Board of Regents is proposing a $283 tuition increase for undergraduate students and a $353 increase for graduate students at the University of Iowa for the 2021-22 academic year. The...

9Round 30 Min Kickboxer Fitness Owner Jennifer (Jen) Hoeger takes timeout to pose for a pictureon Monday, June 15 2021. Hoeger is also one of the trainers at 9Round.

University of Iowa alum opens doors of kickboxing gym, 9Round, in Coralville

Jake Olson, News Reporter June 20, 2021

University of Iowa alum Jennifer Hoeger said it took almost two years to prepare her business, 9Round Fitness, for opening. After COVID-19 stalled the launch of the gym, the doors opened to the public...

Former Iowa cornerback Desmond King tosses a football during the Desmond King Football Camp on Saturday, June 19, 2021. King currently plays for the Houston Texans.

Former Hawkeye defensive back Desmond King hosts football camp on Juneteenth at Iowa City High School

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 19, 2021

Iowa City High School’s field turf was bright and lively on Saturday as children from first to 12th grade participated in the Desmond King Juneteenth Football Camp. King, a current Houston Texans...

Iowa starting pitcher Trenton Wallace throws a pitch in the rain during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The senior made his final start at Duane Banks Field, pitching six innings and allowing one run to cross the plate. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2.

Iowa baseball’s Wallace named ABCA/Rawlings second-team All-American

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 19, 2021

Iowa baseball pitcher Trenton Wallace was named an ABCA/Rawlings second-team All-American, the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sports Group announced Saturday. This is Wallace’s...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague to formally announce reelection after first term

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 17, 2021

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague will be running for reelection after leading the Iowa City City Council for one term. Teague will announce his candidacy Thursday night at the Iowa City Juneteenth Block...

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin speaks at a press conference at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Minnesota Wild announced its affiliation with the Iowa Heartlanders as its new ECHL team.

Iowa Heartlanders announce affiliation with NHL’s Minnesota Wild

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 17, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders, Coralville’s new ECHL hockey team, announced the Minnesota Wild as their NHL affiliate at a press conference Thursday. The new affiliation makes the Heartlanders the second...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa approves seven projects for P3 funding

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 17, 2021

The University of Iowa granted funding for seven projects through the public-private partnership known as P3, distributing more than $12 million total.  According to a press release from the UI,...

Iowa State House Rep. Ras Smith, D-Waterloo, is planning to run for Iowa Governor Election in 2022.

Gubernatorial candidate Rep. Ras Smith to run ‘unifying’ campaign for Iowa

Meg Doster, News Reporter June 17, 2021

Rep. Ras Smith, D-Waterloo, became the first person to announce their candidacy for governor for the 2022 election on Tuesday, ahead of incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has not yet indicated if she...

Waiting and voting. As seen on Nov. 3, 2020. at the Wilton Community Center 1215 Cypress St.

Fact Check | Breaking down Iowa’s newest election laws

Lauren White, Politics Reporter June 16, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Rachel Schilke. If your...

University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson charged with first-degree murder for killing family

University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson charged with first-degree murder for killing family

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 16, 2021

University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson, 20, has been charged with killing his sister, who was also a UI student, and his parents in their Cedar Rapids home on Tuesday. Jackson is currently...