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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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Supporters watch Republican Presidential hopeful and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enter during a campaign event for Republican Presidential hopeful and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at Tommy’s Restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. DeSantis emphasized his winning record in Florida and how that will carry over to the presidential race to a crowd of over a hundred supporters and restaurant-goers.

Ramaswamy, DeSantis stop in Cedar Rapids amid pre-caucus barnstorm

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 6, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS — Republican Presidential hopefuls Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis stopped in Cedar Rapids on Saturday for two separate campaign events as candidates barnstorm the state in the countdown...

Republican Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a campaign event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Ramaswamy spoke to over a hundred supporters about his values and ideas on topics involving veteran care, climate change, and the First Amendment. “I will tell you this: that climate change agenda is a hoax because it has nothing to do with the climate,” Ramaswamy said. “And I know something about this issue. So you know what, they're not going to dismiss me as some sort of rube who doesn't know about climate change when you know what: The people who they dismiss as rubes know more about the people who are the alleged media reporting on the science.”

Photos: Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy campaigns in Cedar Rapids

Grace Smith, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

Republican hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Rapids on Saturday ahead of the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Ramaswamy spoke to over a hundred supporters...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro forgoes NFL Draft, will return to Iowa for sixth season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 6, 2024

Iowa football defensive back Sebastian Castro is returning to the Hawkeyes for his sixth season in 2024.  Pro Football Focus's first-team All-American safety announced Saturday evening his intentions...

Republican Presidential hopeful and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event at Tommy’s Restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. DeSantis emphasized his winning record in Florida and how that will carry over to the presidential race to a crowd of over a hundred supporters and restaurant-goers. "We have the best electoral track record of anybody running and we will do very well there," DeSantis said. "... But once you're there we've got to deliver, you know, yeah, it won't be as bad as having a Democrat, but if we're not actually delivering we're not going to be able to change."

Photos: Florida Gov. and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis campaigns in Cedar Rapids

Grace Smith, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

With just nine days until the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15, Republican hopeful and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigned at Tommy’s Restaurant in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. DeSantis...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches action during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball earns first conference win of season with nine-point triumph over Rutgers

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 6, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team logged its first win in Big Ten play with an 86-77 victory over Rutgers on Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  With his Hawkeyes now at 9-6 on the season, head coach...

Iowa’s 130-pound Lily Luft shows off the tigerhawk during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling advances to semifinals at NWCA National Duals

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 5, 2024

Following a dominating team victory at the Soldier Salute, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad had a strong outing at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Iowa faced off against Adrian College...

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.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball crushes Rutgers behind Clark’s 14th-career triple-double

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team crushed the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 103-69, inside Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Friday night — behind Caitlin Clark’s 14th-career...

Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

Iowa City schools pauses removal of 68 books

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 5, 2024

Iowa City schools paused the removal of 68 books from school libraries after a federal judge temporarily blocked a new Iowa law last week. A federal judge in Des Moines ruled that the majority of...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa politicians share condolences after Perry High School shooting

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 4, 2024

Following a fatal shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, on Thursday, state and national politicians expressed anger and offered thoughts to those affected by the violence in the town of about...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean declares for NFL Draft

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 4, 2024

Hawkeye fans have seen the last of Cooper DeJean in an Iowa uniform. The All-American cornerback and punt return specialist announced on his social media he is foregoing his senior season and declaring...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a game ending three-pointer 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. Clark had 40 points and five assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes look to extend 11-game win streak in road trip to Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 4, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team is set to take a cross-country trip to face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Jan. 5. The Hawkeyes now sit at 14-1 overall...

Iowa City candidate Mandi Remington poses for a portrait during a City Council candidate meet in greet at Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct, 23, 2023.

Mandi Remington announces run for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 3, 2024

Mandi Remington, an Iowa City local who recently completed an unsuccessful city council run, announced she will now run for a seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in the June 2024 primary...