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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 pitcher Mallory Kilian and infielder Sydney Owens cheer after Iowa scores the winning run during the game against Illinois at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-3.

Late-game heroics boost Iowa softball over Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 13, 2019

An Illinois error resulted in Iowa’s first win in 11 games, as it took Game Two of the Saturday double-header, 4-3, in 8 innings. While the win was certainly the highlight, the other major momentum...

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Friday, April 12, 2019.

2020 candidate John Hickenlooper pitches ‘progressive alternatives’ to nationalizing health care, free college

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor April 12, 2019

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a brewery-pub owner turned politician, seemed at ease when behind the bar at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville and a 6th Anniversary Stout in his hand. Speaking...

Iowa starting pitcher Allison Doocy (JR) prepares to pitch after an injury caused by a collision during the fourth inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Hawkeye softball offense quiet in loss to Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 12, 2019

The wings came off early for the Hawkeye softball team in a 12-1 loss to Illinois on Friday, in the first of a three-game series. Illinois came into the game as one of the better hitting teams in the...

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, speaks during the Johnson County Democratic Party Fall Barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.

Dave Loebsack announces he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2020

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 12, 2019

Iowa Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack announced Friday he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2020. Loebsack, who currently sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was first elected in 2006,...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives the ball during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa basketball’s Tyler Cook declares for the NBA Draft

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 12, 2019

On Friday, Iowa basketball forward Tyler Cook announced his decision to enter the 2019 NBA Draft. "What a ride! These past three years have been arguably the most important of my life,” Cook said in...

Photo Illustration by James Year

Vaccine exemptions on the rise in Iowa

Emily Wangen and Caleb McCullough April 12, 2019

As the number of measles cases continue to rise in the United States, more Iowa families are exempting their kids from vaccinations, including in Iowa City. The U.S. is facing its second-largest outbreak...

Steve Myers receives dentures from Dr. Hyunok Jo in the College of Denistry on April 11, 2019. The College of Dentistry has been giving free dentures to veterans in the community. A regular set of dentures is around $2500 and are typically not covered by dental insurance through the VA.

University of Iowa gives six veterans new dentures

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 12, 2019

For National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry has recruited six veterans to give them fresh sets of dentures, free of cost. When the project began, it was geared...

Bob Walker poses for a picture in his tractor while clearing the driveway to his farm on Friday, March 1.

Homestead for the Walkers, a home for Iowa City

Christopher Borro, News Reporter April 12, 2019

The date when Bob and Kristy Walker, a University of Iowa professor and UI lecturer, respectively, received their occupancy to start operating their winery proved nearly perfectly serendipitous: Feb. 19,...

Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald throw a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their home opener to the Matadors, 8-5.

Iowa baseball seeks to win third-straight Big Ten series

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 11, 2019

Heading into its second road series of the Big Ten season, Iowa baseball needs solid production in an area that has been a strength at times this season: pitching. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 3-1 loss...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp steals the ball away from Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77 in overtime.

Iowa basketball’s Joe Wieskamp to test NBA waters

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 11, 2019

On Thursday, Stadium's Jeff Goodman tweeted that Iowa freshman Joe Wieskamp will receive feedback from NBA teams regarding the upcoming draft on June 20. Iowa freshman guard Joe Wieskamp will test...

AirCare Lead Pilot Tim Whaylen flies the AirCare helicopter on March 20, 2019 over Iowa City, Iowa.

An inside look into the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics’ AirCare team

Gage Miskimen, Editor In Chief April 10, 2019

The rotor starts up as Tim Whaylen sits at the controls in the cockpit, pushing buttons and flipping switches. The blades start to turn. Whoosh … whoosh … whoosh … Whaylen, the lead pilot on...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a town hall at the IMU on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Harris is running for president in the 2020 election. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Kamala Harris wants to give Iowa teachers a $12,200 raise, she says in University of Iowa visit

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics reporter April 10, 2019

U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., laid out her plan to raise Iowa teacher salaries Wednesday evening during her first presidential campaign stop at the University of Iowa. She also reiterated a wide...