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The Daily Iowan

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

Iowa infielder Soo-jin Berry swings towards the ball during a women's softball game between Iowa and Penn State at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Monday, April 21, 2025. Berry earned one hit. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 3-1.

Soo-Jin Berry leads Iowa softball to 4-0 win over Rutgers

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter May 4, 2025

As the Hawkeye faithful settled back into their seats following a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch to give Iowa softball a 1-0 lead, shortstop Soo-Jin Berry stepped into the box with a chance to extend the...

Iowa players congratulate outfielder Devin Simon hitting the winning run to seal victory for the Hawks during the first softball game of the series between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights 4-3, taking the first game of the series.

Two takeaways from Iowa softball’s Sunday victory over Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 4, 2025

The Iowa softball team completed the series sweep with a 4-0 victory over Rutgers on Sunday afternoon. Hawkeye batters took advantage of inconsistent Scarlet Knight pitching to score a plethora of...

Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell drives down the court during a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Indiana Fever bests Brazilian National Team as Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa City

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter May 4, 2025

No. 22’s return to Iowa City, this time playing at Carver-Hawkeye Arena as a WNBA superstar, saw the Indiana Fever grab a 108-44 win over the Brazilian National Team in Sunday’s exhibition game. Caitlin...

Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Ben McCollum’s contract details released

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor May 3, 2025

New Iowa head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum is set to earn $3.35 million in his first season of a six-year contract, per an open records request obtained by The Daily Iowan. McCollum's contract...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Marchers flood Iowa City’s streets to support immigrant and worker rights

Isobel Perez, News Reporter May 1, 2025

Occurring alongside global protests, Iowa City’s Mass Mayday March, also called Aquí Estamos Marcha, was organized by local nonprofit Escucha Mi Voz to protest for workers’ and immigrant rights...

Elijah J. Jones plays Jim Fincal, an eager new intern clashing with seasoned essayist John D’Agata, played by Martin Andrews, during a performance of “Lifespan of a Fact” at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The play, about whether or not to publish an article that could make or break a magazine, is being performed from April 18-May 4. The three-person cast is composed of Martin Andrews, Megan Gogerty, and Elijah J. Jones.

John D’Agata’s ‘Lifespan of a Fact’ is brought to life in Iowa City

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor May 1, 2025

When John D’Agata wrote the book “Lifespan of a Fact,” he never expected to see a version of the story on stage. Both he and his co-writer, Jim Fingal, thought the idea was ridiculous when a...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

UI International Writing Program receives $250,000 donation

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter May 1, 2025

The University of Iowa’s International Writing Program recently received a $250,000 donation to help sustain the program, a little over two months after seeing a substantial funding cut from the...

County Supervisors listen to an annual update by the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

Governor signs law overhauling Johnson County supervisor elections

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter May 1, 2025

On April 10, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 75 into law, requiring counties housing a public university, specifically Johnson (University of Iowa), Story (Iowa State University), and...

The entrance to Thrive Now Recovery Center is seen in Iowa City, on May 1, 2025.

As Iowa faces bed shortage, new treatment center opens in Iowa City

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter May 1, 2025

In 2018, Brock Milligan was in a detox bed in Des Moines. Now, he serves as the senior development and community relations coordinator for ThriveNow Recovery Centers, an addiction treatment center...

Head coach Clarissa Chun answers questions during the second annual Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun named 2024 USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter May 1, 2025

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun was named the USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year, it was announced on May 1, after leading the Hawkeyes to their second national championship...

Iowa distance runner Cameron Kalaway competes in the women’s 800-meters during the Iowa Open track and field meet at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Iowa track and field Notebook | Women secure Drake Relays cup, look ahead to senior night

Morgan Burhans, Sports Reporter May 1, 2025

The Iowa track and field team returned home this weekend with new hardware.  For only the second time in program history, the Hawkeyes won the women’s Drake Relays cup. The team is hoping to...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gestures to his coaching staff during an open spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Iowa football team’s first game is August 30 against Albany at Kinnick.

Purdue transfer safety Ty Hudkins commits to Iowa football

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 30, 2025

Purdue transfer safety Ty Hudkins has committed to Iowa football, he announced April 29. The 5-foot-11, 197-pound defensive back fills a much needed void in the Hawkeye secondary.  Hudkins became...