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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 state representative Christina Bohannan speaks at a fundraising event for democratic candidates Liz Mathis and Christina Bohannan at the Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa. Mathis is pursuing a seat in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House while Bohannan is pursuing a seat in Iowa's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House. Bohannan and Mathis spoke about polarization in politics, education, abortion rights, and healthcare at the event. "I've always thought that debate and compromise make us better and stronger as a country," Bohannan said. "But what we have right now is not debate and compromise. It's extremism and chaos."

Two Iowa Democratic congressional candidates call for Biden to exit race

Mia O'Connor-Walker and Liam Halawith July 11, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Two Iowa Democratic Congressional Candidates called for Joe Biden to step out of the 2024 Presidential race as pressure mounts from high-profile...

Members of the Iowa student section run to their seats before a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Student Seats launches to prevent UI students from online athletic ticket scams

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor July 9, 2024

Twenty years ago, the process to purchase Iowa Hawkeye game tickets was simple. Fans lined up at the ticket offices of Carver-Hawkeye Arena or Kinnick Stadium hoping they would be one of the few...

Jordan Lee, 14, of Des Moines of East High School, holds a sign up at the March for Our Lives Demonstration during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The demonstration was held to call out lawmakers on the topic of gun violence following the school shooting in Perry, Iowa on Jan. 4.

Johnson County expands gun violence prevention initiatives while legislative measures stall

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 9, 2024

Johnson County officials are shifting focus to initiatives that address the root causes of gun violence in the county and promoting safe gun ownership after a new state law was signed in May. The...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark makes history as first-ever WNBA rookie to score triple-double

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 9, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s history-making habits have not stopped since her transition to the WNBA. On July 6, she became the first-ever WNBA rookie to record a triple-double. Clark posted a stat line of...

University of Iowa Police Department Officer Daniel Huggar pauses with Bella, a recently trained bomb and narcotics detecting K9, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Old Capitol Museum.

UIPD sees new addition to K9 unit

Taj Young, News Reporter July 3, 2024

Bella, a Polish-bred German Shepherd, joined UIPD’s K9 unit earlier this year. Her handler, officer Daniel Huggar, and Bella filled the spot left behind by retired K9 Jago.  Huggar’s first-ever...

Elijah Mickey, Sayre Satterwhite, Ben Eastman, Carter Russell, and Ryan Braverman walk their bikes on a gravel road east of Malvern, Iowa on Saturday, June 1, 2024. On day one of the Design, Build and Ride Iowa bicycle tour, participants covered 75 miles with over 2,700 vertical feet of climbing.

UI art professor and students cross the state on hand-built bikes

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist July 2, 2024

Editor’s note: For six days at the beginning of June, The Daily Iowan photojournalist Jordan Barry participated in a bike tour with University of Iowa Art School professor Steve McGuire and his students...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a shot over Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) on June 30, 2024, at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Hawks in the WNBA | Aces heat up, Clark aids in come-from-behind win

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor July 2, 2024

Caitlin Clark provided yet another pair of solid stat lines in the Indiana Fever’s slate of games this past week, despite spotty shooting and nagging turnover struggles. To begin the week, the...

A general view of construction of the Eiffel Tower Stadium, the venue for beach volleyball, in preparation for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Hawkeyes set to represent UI, countries in upcoming Summer Olympics

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 2, 2024

Although Paris, France, sits worlds away from Iowa City, Iowa, a handful of Hawkeyes will represent the Black and Gold there in the upcoming Summer Olympics from July 26 to Aug. 11. Leading the...

Blake Shaw poses for a photo at the intermission of his and Dan Padley’s show outside Goosetown Cafe on the evening of Oct. 7, 2020.

Modern jazzman Blake Shaw to play at Iowa City Jazz Festival

Taj Young, News Reporter July 2, 2024

Cornell College and Mount Mercy College jazz professor Blake Shaw has taken the stage at the Iowa City Jazz Festival for several years — and will again this year as the 2024 event runs from July...

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Ingrid Jensen’s career demonstrates the unifying power of music

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor July 2, 2024

Music festivals offer a chance for audiences to open themselves to new experiences they have never heard of. Renowned jazz artist Ingrid Jensen seeks to continue this tradition of discovery at the...

Fireworks explode over a carnival ride during the annual 4thFest in Coralville on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Coralville 4thFest returns with timeless fun

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor July 2, 2024

With a free concert, carnival, and fireworks show, Coralville’s Fourth of July celebration — 4thFest — is back with more timeless fun this year. The two-day celebration will kick off in S.T....

Jun 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans (11) during the first half of a basketball game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Cailtin Clark named WNBA All-Star in rookie campaign

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor July 2, 2024

Former Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to rack up awards. On Tuesday, Clark was named a WNBA All-Star after a sensational start to her rookie campaign with the Indiana Fever, where...