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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

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Members of the Iowa gymnastics team cheer on JerQuavia Henderson as Henderson competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Henderson placed first in the event with a score of 9.925. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 196.200-195.125.

Iowa’s JerQuavia Henderson to step away from gymnastics to focus on mental health

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Three-time All-American JerQuavia Henderson annoucned Wednesday she is stepping away from gymnastics to focus on her mental health. “As training resumed for this season, my body wasn’t responding...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her annual Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Raising teacher pay, cutting taxes legislative priorities for Gov. Kim Reynolds

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg January 9, 2024

DES MOINES — Behind the podium of a congested Iowa House Chamber, Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out her agenda to increase teacher’s salaries in the 2024 legislative session.  Giving the seventh Condition...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd after scoring a game-ending three-pointer at a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 3 Hawkeyes travel to Purdue, return home for biggest test of Big Ten slate thus far in No. 14 Indiana

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2024

The 15-1 overall No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team is back on the road for a contest with Purdue before its biggest test of its Big Ten slate thus far in No. 14 Indiana back at home. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa Rep. Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights, speaks during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Konfrst has served in the house since 2019.

Iowa lawmakers pin tax reform, cost reduction as top priorities for 2024

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg January 8, 2024

DES MOINES — Additional income tax cuts, and reducing costs for Iowans are among the top priorities for state lawmakers this session, legislators announced during their opening remarks on Monday.  State...

Jordan Lee, 14, of Des Moines of East High School, holds a sign up at the March for Our Lives Demonstration during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The demonstration was held to call out lawmakers on the topic of gun violence following the school shooting in Perry, Iowa on Jan. 4.

Iowa students stage walkout to demand stricter gun laws after Perry shooting

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith January 8, 2024

DES MOINES — Chants echoed through the halls of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Monday as hundreds of Iowa high school students filled the rotunda to call on lawmakers to strengthen gun laws just...

State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Iowa lawmakers prioritize gun safety, school security in opening remarks

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 8, 2024

DES MOINES — Days after a fatal shooting at a Perry, Iowa, high school, state legislators made violence in schools a top priority for the 2024 legislative session on Monday. Republicans expressed...

Jordan Lee, 14, of Des Moines of East High School, holds a sign up at the March for Our Lives Demonstration during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The demonstration was held to call out lawmakers on the topic of gun violence following the school shooting in Perry, Iowa on Jan. 4.

Photos: Day one of the 2024 Iowa legislative session and March for Our Lives Demonstration

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor January 8, 2024

DES MOINES — Lawmakers gathered for the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday. After the House and Senate adjourned for the day over 300 students...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte runs the ball after catching an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football’s Quinn Schulte announces return for extra season of eligibility

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

Leading into bowl preparation for Tennessee in late December, the Iowa football team stood at losing potentially six starters on its stout defense – a unit that allowed just 14.8 points per game...

Iowa City High School senior Reyna Roach looks over at other students during a walkout for Iowa gun reform in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Following the first mass shooting of 2024 at Perry High School on Jan. 4, high school students across Iowa walked out of school in solidarity with the community of Perry. Over a hundred students from various Iowa City schools started outside of Iowa City High School and walked downtown to the Old Capitol on the Pentacrest.

Photos: Iowa City students walk out for gun reform

Grace Smith and Kathy Le January 8, 2024

Following the first mass shooting of 2024 at Perry High School on Jan. 4, high school students across Iowa walked out of school in solidarity with the community of Perry. Over a hundred students from...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball up the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to launch cereal at Hy-Vee

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 8, 2024

Caitlin Clark's face will soon be on the same shelf as Cap'n Crunch, Cheerios, and Lucky Charms. Caitlin's Crunch Time, a sugar frosted flakes cereal, will be on select Hy-Vee shelves on Jan. 11,...

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greets attendees during a campaign meet and greet event at McDivots Indoor Sports Pub in Grimes, Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15.

Photos: Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis meet and Greet in Grimes

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist January 7, 2024

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a meet and greet event at McDivots Indoor Sports Pub in Grimes, Iowa on Sunday. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. After earning...

Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson points while ridding a merry-go-round during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

All-Big Ten linebacker Nick Jackson to return to Iowa next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 7, 2024

According to Scott Dochterman of The Athletic, Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson has decided to play college football for one more year. He joins All-American linebacker Jay Higgins, who announced on...