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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 catcher Abby Lien catches a ball that came off of her glove during a softball game between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Wildcats 6-0.

Iowa softball splits doubleheader with Nebraska

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2019

It’s not easy to rebound and win the second game of a doubleheader, but Iowa softball played cleanly and took care of business to split with Nebraska on Wednesday at Pearl Field. Rough play from Nebraska...

Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 24, 2019

A day after Mayor Jim Throgmorton announced that he would not run for a third term,  a new candidate has entered the race for Iowa City City Council. Megan Early Alter announced her candidacy for...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot a free-throw during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Megan Gustafson visits State Capitol to sea of fans, including senators and sixth graders

Charles Peckman, News reporter April 24, 2019

On April 24, the Iowa Senate honored Megan Gustafson in Des Moines for her academic and athletic accomplishments. Gustafson was named the Naismith Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year, and ESPNW Player...

Iowa infielder Donirae Mayhew lines up to hit the ball during the first game in a double header against Illinois on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mayhew hit a home run. The Hawkeyes fell to the Illinis 12-11 but came back to win the second game. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Mayhew leads Iowa softball lineup with Nebraska looming

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 23, 2019

As Iowa softball gets set to take on Nebraska in a doubleheader today, the Hawkeyes are desperately looking for a way to get more runs across home plate. Scoring has been a problem all season long for...

Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker intercepts a Maryland pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye football’s Hooker set to join NFL defensive back ranks

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 23, 2019

The Iowa football program has a long-standing history of churning out defensive backs for the NFL,as scouts and general managers at the next level are well aware. Since 2012, five Hawkeye defensive backs...

Iowa outfielder Justin Jenkins bunts during the baseball game against Milwaukee at Duane BanksField on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 5-4.

Jenkins delivers walk-off bomb to topple Milwaukee

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 23, 2019

Justin Jenkins entered Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee with 1 home run in his career. But with the game against the Panthers tied 4-4 in the bottom of the 12th inning, Jenkins upped that mark to...

The Iowa men's track and field team stand on the awards stage after placing first for the Hy-vee Cup at the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Iowa track and field looks back at past success at Drake Relays

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 23, 2019

The Drake Relays are rapidly approaching in what is almost sure to be an event the entire state keeps an eye on. Iowa track and field will head back to compete on the Blue Oval in what will be its final...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa Senate passes $12 million funding boost for regents, falling below request

Julia DiGiacomo and Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter April 23, 2019

Iowa’s three state universities will likely receive a collective $12 million funding boost as both chambers of the state Legislature have approved a state-appropriations bill following a Tuesday Iowa...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a sack during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football looks to dominate in the trenches

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2019

One of the Iowa football program’s most pervasive assets has always been its defensive and offensive lines. As defensive coordinator Phil Parker and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz spoke on the...

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton listens as community members address complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

Mayor Jim Throgmorton not running for third term

caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 23, 2019

After eight years on Iowa City’s City Council and four years as the mayor of Iowa City, Jim Throgmorton has announced he will not seek re-election in the fall. Throgmorton’s second term on the council...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

City of Iowa City pledges $1 million to Englert, FilmScene fundraising campaign

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 23, 2019

The city of Iowa City pledges $1 million to the Englert Theater and FilmScene’s current fundraising campaign. Strengthen Grow Evolve, the collaborative fundraising effort between the organizations,...

Iowa outfielder Ben Norman watches the ball after making contact during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 17-9.

Hensley: Iowa baseball’s series against Nebraska was a signature Hellerball win

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 22, 2019

On March 24, Iowa baseball lost to Indiana on the road, 7-1. That loss marked the first time since 2008 that the Hawkeye baseball team started the season 0-3 in conference play. At the time, Iowa’s...