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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Caitlin Clark wins Dawn Staley Award

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark has won the 2021 Dawn Staley Award, it was announced Friday by the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia. The award is given to the most outstanding collegiate...

Players kneel and stand for the national anthem before the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Head Coach Kirk Ferentz did not kneel for the anthem.The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football announces two open spring practice dates

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 1, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday morning that Hawkeye football will host two open spring practices at Kinnick Stadium. The practices will be held...

A group of people pose for their profits and to show their signs on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Iowa Citizens for Community Change held the rally on the Riverside Dr. overpass.

Climate advocates rally to demand Iowa’s Congressional Delegation support for Thrive Act

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter March 31, 2021

A group of around 40 people congregated on the overpass at the intersection of Burlington Street and Riverside Drive Wednesday afternoon to advocate for the THRIVE Act (Transform, Heal, and Renew by...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

University of Iowa to distribute vaccines for students and staff before semester’s end

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter March 31, 2021

The University of Iowa will receive an  allocation of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines for distribution among university students and staff in a state effort to vaccinate students before they...

Democratic candidate for Congress Rita Hart arriving at Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan’s house for her backyard campaign tour in Iowa City on September 26, 2020. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Democrat Rita Hart ends contest for IA-02 seat

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 31, 2021

After four months of legal challenges against the Iowa 2nd Congressional District election results, Democrat Rita Hart has brought her contest to an end.  Hart released a statement Wednesday afternoon...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark blocks UConn guard Paige Bueckers during the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 92-72. Clark and Bueckers played together on the U-17 and U-19 Team USA basketball team in high school, and both say they are still close friends.

Clark honored as WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2021

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has named Iowa's Caitlin Clark as the WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year, it was announced Tuesday. UConn's Paige Bueckers is the the other player sharing...

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee is introduced prior to the championship match of the 125 weight class against Arizona State Sun Devils wrestler Brandon Courtney during the finals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa wrestling’s Spencer Lee speaks on withdrawal from U.S. Olympic Trials

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 29, 2021

For the second-straight year, Iowa wrestling’s 125-pound Spencer Lee has put his Olympic dreams on hold. Typically, the Olympics are only held once every four years. Lee, however, has had to deal...

Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee holds the Hodge Trophy with his father, Larry at Kinnick Stadium on Jan. 5, 2021. The Hodge Trophy is awarded to the best wrestler in the nation and Lee is one of three Hawkeyes to win the award.

Iowa wrestling’s Spencer Lee wins second-straight Hodge Trophy

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 29, 2021

For the second-straight year, Iowa wrestling's Spencer Lee has won the Dan Hodge Trophy. The award has been presented annually to the nation's most dominant wrestler since 1995. Brent Metcalf and...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Iowa ECHL team names president

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2021

The Iowa ECHL Hockey Club, which will begin play in fall 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, has named a president for the team, according to a release Monday. Brian McKenna, the commissioner of...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa reports 13 new cases of COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 29, 2021

Amid increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates, the University of Iowa reported 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 among students and employees as of March 26. Eleven of the cases were self-reported...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz smiles after the win during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa head football coaching position endowed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2021

The head football coaching position at the University of Iowa has been endowed, according to an athletics department release Monday. Will and Renee Moon made what was described as a "transformative...

Iowa Setter Bailey Ortega sets a ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 3-0.

Iowa volleyball sweeps Michigan State in final home match of 2020-21 season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2021

In its final home match of the 2020-21 season, Iowa volleyball picked up its first win in the month of March, snapping a six-match losing streak. The Hawkeyes pieced together one of their best performances...