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Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for UI Athletics, Broderick Binns, sits down for an interview over Zoom on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Iowa CLAS hosts UI Athletics and Race webinar

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2020

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences hosted a Zoom webinar regarding Iowa Athletics and Race Wednesday night. The importance of unity in sport was the highlight of the discussion. Alexis...

Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks (left) speaks with a member of UISG during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. Iowa State Senator Rita Hart (right) speaks with supporters during her meet and greet at Yotopia on June 30, 2019.

Fact Check | Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District vote controversy nothing compared to the 1924 election

Stephanie Gutierrez and Lyle Muller November 11, 2020

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 Sarah Watson The election results for...

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

Regents name UI Presidential Search Committee members

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 11, 2020

The University of Iowa is continuing its search for the next top Hawkeye by announcing its Presidential Search Committee members — who will be tasked with selecting finalists for the next president...

Iowa center Luka Garza takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Luka Garza named to AP Preseason All-America Team

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2020

The preseason accolades continue for Iowa senior center Luka Garza, as he was the lone unanimous selection to the Associated Press Preseason All-America Team. It was announced Wednesday.   Previously,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball announces 2021-22 signing class

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 11, 2020

The University of Iowa's women's basketball team and head coach Lisa Bluder announced their 2021-22 signing class Wednesday. Bluder's latest class is ranked 20th in the nation by espnW – marking...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano is introduced during the starting lineup ahead of a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Monika Czinano named to Preseason All-Big Ten Team

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball’s Monika Czinano has earned Preseason All-Big Ten honors, the conference announced Wednesday. She was named to both the coaches and media All-Big Ten teams. The junior...

N. William Hines Dean and Professor of Law, Kevin Washburn poses for a portrait at the Boyd Law Building on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020.

UI College of Law Dean takes leave to join Joe Biden’s transition agency review team

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 11, 2020

Kevin Washburn, dean of the University of Iowa College of Law, is taking temporary leave for federal public service to aid president-elect Joe Biden’s transition until December, leading the U.S....

Iowa City Community School District sign. As seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Iowa City Schools plan to move 100 percent off-site on for two weeks beginning Monday

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter November 11, 2020

When Iowa City students began spring break back in March, few of them expected to be out of their school’s building for the rest of the year. Nine months later, the Iowa City Community School District...

Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football notebook: Brandon Smith dangerous versus single coverage, Minnesota’s RPO offense a challenge

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 10, 2020

Both of Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras’ first two touchdown passes this season have come on 50-50 balls thrown high into the corner of the end zone. But the odds on plays like that are a little...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: masks required at some public events

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 10, 2020

Starting at midnight, masks will be required in large-group settings in the state, the first statewide mask-requiring measure Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued since the start of the pandemic. In...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Attorney representing eight former Hawkeye football players moving forward with lawsuit against UI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 10, 2020

The attorney representing eight former University of Iowa football players intends to move forward with a lawsuit against the UI over the alleged racial discrimination and mistreatment they experienced...

The United States Capital is seen in Washington DC on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

Iowa City native Chris Miller named acting U.S. secretary of defense

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 9, 2020

An Iowa City native was appointed into President Trump's cabinet on Monday.  Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Christopher C. Miller, formerly performing the duties of the assistant...