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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 head coach Tom Brands observes a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa men’s wrestling hands Oklahoma State its first loss of season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

A rowdy Gallagher-Iba Arena didn't phase the Iowa men's wrestling team on Sunday. The Hawkeyes made the trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and handed Oklahoma State its first loss of the season. The...

A logo for Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking shot is seen through a camera during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Iowa unveils court logo honoring Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking shot

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

Thirty-three feet away from the basket inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, you'll find a piece of history. Iowa unveiled a logo — CLARK spelled out in black with a 22 above outlined in gold — honoring...

Iowa guard Molly Davis goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Davis played for 29 minutes and 20 seconds, scoring 17 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Illinois

Grace Smith, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Cody Blissett February 25, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85, inside a sold-out and pink-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. Iowa improved to 13-3 in conference play. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the...

Iowa fans cheer after Iowa guard Molly Davis scores during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball jumps by Illinois behind efficient effort on both ends of the floor

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team jumped by the Illinois Fighting Illini, 101-85, in a well-rounded Hawkeye effort on both ends of the floor inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. After an...

Fans cheer during ESPN College GameDay before a basketball game between No.9 Iowa and No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

College Gameday to host show at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Iowa women’s basketball against No. 2 Ohio State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

ESPN announced Sunday that College Gameday will air live at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3 for Iowa women's basketball's matchup against No. 2 Ohio State. The show will run from 10-11 a.m., with...

Iowa’s No. 10 130-pound Emily Frost celebrates during the NCWWC Regionals at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes advanced all 15 wrestlers to the national championships and led the team race with 222 points.

Photos: 2024 NCWWC Regionals

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist February 24, 2024

The Iowa women’s wrestling team advanced all 15 wrestlers to the national championships and led the team race with 222 points during the NCWWC Regionals at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa. on Friday. During...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery hold his head during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Gophers lead 51-38 at half

(Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball’s winning streak comes to a close in Champaign against No. 12 Illinois

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s recent hot streak came to an end Saturday afternoon in Champaign, as the Hawkeyes lost to No. 12 Illinois, 95-85, spoiling their chances at a third consecutive...

Iowa City community members hold a vigil for Nex Benedict on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary teen from Owasso, Oklahoma, died after an altercation with other students at school. The official cause of their death has not yet been determined.

Over 100 IC residents hold vigil for death of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict Friday night

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter February 23, 2024

More than 100 Iowa City residents placed nonbinary flags, flowers, and lanterns on the steps of the Old Capitol at a Friday night vigil in remembrance of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary teenager...

Iowa’s 130-pound Emily Frost celebrates after the NCWWC Regionals at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates NCWWC Regional, sending 15 wrestlers to national championships

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 23, 2024

By sundown, Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa, might as well have been painted black and gold. The Iowa women’s wrestling team sent 15 wrestlers to the NCWWC Regionals on Thursday, and all...

Players warm up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

Social media reacts to Mick Foley, Victor Oladipo attending Iowa women’s basketball game at Indiana

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 23, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Wherever Caitlin Clark goes, large crowds follow. Some big names attended the Hawkeye women's basketball game at Indiana on Thursday night,  including WWE legend Mick Foley and...

Fans watch Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoot free throws during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The Hoosiers lead the Hawkeyes, 44-33. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Indiana women’s basketball’s ‘tenacious’ defense too much for Iowa, Caitlin Clark to overcome

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — "Airball. Airball. Airball." After missing a triple from the left wing late in the second quarter, that's what Iowa's Caitlin Clark heard from the crowd every time she touched the...

A Gyrfalcon poses for a picture at the Iowa Raptor Project on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa Raptor Project reopens to public after fire kills four birds

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter February 22, 2024

After a fire at the Iowa Raptor Project killed four birds last week, the Solon wildlife site has reopened to the public. A raptor enclosure caught fire on Feb. 16, killing the birds Cal, age 3,...