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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

Iowa’s Alex Schaake looks to the hole during the third round of the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational 24 under par.

Iowa men’s golf finishes season at NCAA Cle Elum Regional tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 20, 2021

On Wednesday, the Iowa men’s golf team finished 11th in the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Regional’s 13-team field in Cle Elum, Washington. The Hawkeyes played the three-day, 54-hole event at...

Coralville ECHL franchise unveils team nickname, logos

Coralville ECHL franchise unveils team nickname, logos

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

On Thursday, the City of Coralville and Xtream Arena officially announced the name of their ECHL franchise. Going forward, the Iowa Corridor’s ECHL team will be known as the Iowa Heartlanders. The...

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.

Board of Regents lifts state of emergency

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor May 20, 2021

The state of emergency for state Board of Regents institutions has been lifted, requiring traditional student and staff life to return to normal in fall 2021. Regents President Mike Richards announced...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill banning school mask mandates

Sabine Martin, News Editor May 20, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District will no longer require face coverings under a law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds Thursday morning, despite Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.   The...

Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody coaches from the infield during the 4x400m relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Jan. 18, 2020.

Woody, Britt earn Big Ten Men’s Track and Field honors

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor May 20, 2021

Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody has been named the Big Ten Men's Track and Field Coach of the Year for the outdoor season, per the conference office and a Thursday UI Athletics release....

Cristhian Bahena Rivera listens to Poweshiek County Attorney Bart Klaver give his opening statement at his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Third day of Rivera trial begins with opening statement, witness testimonies

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 19, 2021

The prosecution delivered its opening statements and called six witnesses to take the stand on Wednesday in the trial for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, who is accused of killing University of Iowa student...

Fourth year student Ethan Fobbe receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

UI announces new mask guidelines, face masks not required if fully vaccinated

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor May 19, 2021

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask or socially distance in University of Iowa buildings, or elsewhere on campus, with a few exceptions including on the CAMBUS and in health...

Iowa right-hand pitcher Allison Doocy pitches the ball during the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball ends senior day with a win and strong performance from Doocy

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 16, 2021

With runners on first and second and no outs in the fifth inning, Iowa softball senior Allison Doocy came in as the pitcher in her final game ever at Bob Pearl Field on an overcast Sunday. Replacing...

Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Iowa baseball loses three-game series to Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 16, 2021

After a 14-1 loss to Illinois Saturday, Iowa baseball returned to Duane Banks Field in Iowa City for its series finale against the Fighting Illini Sunday. The Hawkeyes claimed the first game of...

University of Iowa junior Jaylan McConico competes in the 110 meter hurdles during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 11, 2019. McConico placed fifth in the men 110 meter hurdles preliminaries.

Iowa men’s track and field wins 2021 Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Championship

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter May 16, 2021

The Iowa men’s track and field team won the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship Sunday at Demirjian Park in Champaign, Illinois. The men’s team clinched the title with...

Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw is congratulated by teammates after winning a softball game between Iowa and Illinois on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 7-2.

Iowa softball’s pitching helps decide doubleheader split against Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 15, 2021

Pitching made a big difference for the Iowa softball team for better or worse in Saturday’s doubleheader against Illinois. Iowa won the first game, 7-2, and Illinois won the second game, 9-1, at...

Iowa's Duncan Davitt pitches the ball during a baseball game against Clarke University on Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride 3-2.

Pitching woes doom Iowa baseball in 14-1 loss to Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 15, 2021

Across nine innings of action Saturday, eight members of Iowa baseball’s pitching staff took the mound — none of which threw for more than three frames. The Hawkeyes’ pitchers surrendered...