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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

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo Board of Supervisors candidate forum discusses affordable housing, new jail

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 22, 2024

Affordable Housing was a key issue at a League of Women Voters’ Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidate forum on Tuesday night in the Iowa City Senior Center.  The forum hosted all five...

Iowa Associate Head Coach Jan Jensen chats with Iowa Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jenni Fitzgerald during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Longtime Iowa women’s basketball assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald announces her retirement

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 22, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball coaching staff continues to change. On Wednesday, longtime assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald announced her retirement after 38 seasons of coaching, with 32 of those years...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles at fans during a season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark signs multi-year partnership deal with Wilson

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 21, 2024

Former Iowa women's basketball superstar and current Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark continues to grow her sponsorship deals. On Tuesday, Wilson Sporting Goods announced that it had signed Clark to...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller throws a pitch during a baseball game between Michigan and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 3-2 in extra innings.

Iowa baseball second-year pitcher Cade Obermueller bounces back against Florida International

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 20, 2024

On May 10th, second-year pitcher Cade Obermueller returned to the mound for the first time since suffering a rib injury in April.  Prior to the injury, Obermueller showed he could be a valuable piece...

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Former state lawmakers endorse Bob Conrad ahead of June 4 primary

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 17, 2024

Former Democratic state lawmakers Mary Mascher and Kevin Kinney endorsed Democrat Bob Conrad for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors this week ahead of the June 4 primary election that will decide...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Former President Donald Trump won the caucuses in a dominant and early fashion with 51 percent support from Republicans while DeSantis trailed in second with 21 percent as of 11:15 p.m. Around 250 people showed up to listen to DeSantis. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Gov. Reynolds announces $17.5 million for opioid recovery programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 16, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that $17.5 million in state American Rescue Plan Act funds will be used to offer a range of opioid prevention and recovery programs on Thursday.  Reynolds’ announcement...

Mandi Remington speaks during a protest on the Pentacrest about the University’s removal of RVAP, the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Two JoCo Supervisors endorse Mandi Remington in Democratic supervisor primary

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 16, 2024

Johnson County Supervisors Jon Green and V Fixmer-Oraiz endorsed Mandi Remington, a candidate for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, on Thursday ahead of the June 4 primary election.  Remington...

Manhattan transfer Seydou Traore committs to Iowa men's basketball

Manhattan transfer Seydou Traore committs to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 15, 2024

The Iowa men's basketball team continues to bolster its roster with talent after a disappointing 19-15 campaign. Former Manhattan guard Seydou Traore has committed to Iowa, per an announcement on...

Iowa hires Joe Parker as deputy AD and chief operating officer

Iowa hires Joe Parker as deputy AD and chief operating officer

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 15, 2024

The University of Iowa athletic department named Joe Parker as Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer during an announcement by athletic director Beth Goetz...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen cheers during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Iowa shot 51-of-81 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Longtime associate head coach Jan Jensen promoted to head coach of Iowa women’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter May 13, 2024

It didn't take long for the Iowa women's basketball team to announce its next head coach. Minutes after longtime head coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement after 24 seasons, Associate Head...

Pro-Palestine protesters march toward the University of Iowa Pentacrest from Hancher Auditorium on May 10, 2024.

Pro-Palestine protesters march on UI campus during commencement ceremony

Jack Moore, News Editor May 10, 2024

Over 30 pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium on Friday amid Israel’s invasion of Rafah and ongoing national college protests.  The protest coincided...