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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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Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2023.

UI officials say dorm space will be temporarily limited for returning students after Mayflower sale

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 28, 2024

As the University of Iowa nears one year since Mayflower Residence Hall was put on the market, UI officials said on-campus housing for returning students will be limited in the interim period after...

Attendees listen to Sen. Zach Wahls speak during a conversation with local legislators about Area Education Agencies at the North Liberty public library on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. Representatives and senators including Sen.  Zach Wahls and Iowa Rep. Elinor Levin listened to public forum from over 150 community members about how Area education agencies have influenced their lives. This meeting comes after a recent proposal by Kim Reynolds to limit and reform Area Education Agencies around Iowa.

JoCo residents speak out over AEA Reform at Sunday forum

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter January 28, 2024

A crowd of more than 150 people filed into the meeting room of the North Liberty Public Library during a legislative forum Sunday to discuss Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ plan to reform the state’s Area...

Iowa’s NCAA No. 1 170-pound Kylie Welker and Iowa’s NCAA No. 4 143-pound Ella Schmit celebrate during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes dominate in the Hoosier State

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 28, 2024

Following a stellar performance at the Iowa Duals on Jan. 21, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad headed east to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a busy weekend.  On Jan. 26, the Hawkeyes competed in the...

Iowa fans observe action during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Social media reacts to hiring of Tim Lester as Iowa’s offensive coordinator

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

Tim Lester has been hired as Iowa football's next offensive coordinator, which was announced Sunday. Hawkeye fans across social media have mixed emotions about the hire, which came three months...

Sep 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Western Michigan Broncos head coach Tim Lester (middle) and players react to their fans after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. The Broncos won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa football hires Tim Lester as offensive coordinator

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

Kirk Ferentz has found his son's replacement. Tim Lester will serve as Iowa football's offensive coordinator, it was announced Sunday. Sources: Iowa is expected to hire Tim Lester, the former...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins dribbles past a defender during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball wins, 88-78, over Michigan thanks to a red-hot second half-performance

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

After blowing a six-point halftime lead at home against Maryland, the Iowa men’s basketball team rebounded with an 88-78 road victory against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. With the win, the...

Iowa’s Kalen Walker smiles after setting a meet and personal record time of 6.59 in the men’s 60-meter dash during the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes hosted Western Illinois and Wisconsin, competing in events including the pentathlon, weight throwing, field events, and various running events at the indoor track.

Iowa track and field athlete Kalen Walker improves his own 60-meter school record

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

Fourth-year sprinter Kalen Walker closed out Iowa’s last home meet of the month with a bang. Walker broke his previous 60-meter school record with a time of 6.58. His race earned him a new personal...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball records 15th double-digit win of season despite slow start against Nebraska

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 27, 2024

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team beat rival Nebraska, 92-73, Saturday afternoon in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but the score doesn't quite tell how close the game was earlier in the contest.  During...

Iowa celebrates a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball awakens late for bounce-back win over Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2024

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball team bested the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 92-73, in a second-half awakening inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. After a heartbreaking 100-92 overtime loss to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Photos: No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge January 27, 2024

No. 5 Iowa defeated Nebraska, 92-73, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd. The Hawkeyes led the Huskers at halftime, 36-31, but pulled away in the final two quarters.  Iowa...

A University of Iowa police car is seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Man accused of stealing from Carver-Hawkeye Arena reaches plea deal Friday

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 27, 2024

Carlos Scott Jr., a Chicago man charged with stealing from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2023, reached a plea deal Friday. The deal reduced Scott’s initial seven counts of second-degree burglary...

Iowa Sen. Janice Weiner, D-Iowa City, speaks at a public forum hosted by the League of Women’s Voters of Johnson County in the Iowa City Senior Center on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The forum is the first of three scheduled during the 2024 Legislative session and the topic of discussion is education.

JoCo legislators discuss gun reform at public forum

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter January 27, 2024

Johnson County legislators discussed universal background checks, red flag laws, and safe gun storage at a public forum following the Perry School shooting earlier this month.  The League of Women...