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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester answers questions from the media during the Iowa football media day on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Iowa Football Media Day Notebook | How new offense reshapes receivers and offensive line play

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

For Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, success on offense is a simple equation – quarterback plus offensive line equals points on the board. While that may seem obvious, the Hawkeyes suffered a rash of...

Kinnick Stadium is seen before the Iowa football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Iowa announces new security system for Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 9, 2024

Football season is just around the corner in Iowa City, and Iowa Athletics is prioritizing security this fall.  Beginning with the 2024 season, all gates into Kinnick Stadium will be equipped with...

Thomas Gilman (left) wrestles Spencer Lee in the 57 kilogram best-of-three championship series during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center April 20, 2024, in State College. Lee won the first bout, 6-3.

Hawks in the Olympics | Lee grabs silver in men’s freestyle wrestling

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 8, 2024

Former Hawkeye wrestling legend Spencer Lee began his journey for the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics today, competing in the 57-kilogram weight class of the men’s freestyle wrestling event. Round...

Aug 5, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Brittany Brown (USA) competes in a womenís 200m semifinal heat during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa sprinter Brittany Brown takes home bronze in 200 meters

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 6, 2024

Former University of Iowa sprinter Brittany Brown not only shined in her Olympic debut but also made history for her alma mater. On Tuesday, Brown — a 2018 Iowa graduate — took home the bronze...

Iowa runner Brittany Brown celebrates after the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks in the Olympics | Brown wins semifinal heat, looks for gold tomorrow

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 5, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown qualified for the women’s 200-meter dash final on Tuesday after winning semifinal three on Monday in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Brown, representing the U.S....

Iowa runner Brittany Brown crosses the finish line in the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks in the Olympics | Brown advances in women’s 200-meter dash

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 4, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown earned her spot in the women's 200-meter dash semifinal tomorrow upon winning the fifth heat of round one in the Paris Olympics today. The Claremont, California,...

An Iowa eight pulls away from the starting line during the Rowing Exhibition hosted by the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Drake Bulldogs in the Iowa River on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Rain caused officials to cancel the exhibition midway through.

Hawks in the Olympics | Stewart wins first medal for Hawkeyes in Paris

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 3, 2024

The first former Hawkeye in this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris has medaled as Eve Stewart won bronze with Great Britain in the women’s eight rowing final on Saturday. Stewart, of Amsterdam,...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson leads Spain to quarterfinal advance

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 31, 2024

The U.S. men’s basketball national team was a 43.5-point favorite to beat Peter Jok and South Sudan in an exhibition game on July 20. The U.S. won by a point. Then 29.5-point favorites heading into...

Team Canada during the women’s team final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Iowa gymnasts Cassie Lee and Auriele Tran competed for Team Canada.

Hawks in the Olympics | Incoming Iowa gymnasts Aurélie Tran and Cassie Lee shine in team Canada’s fifth place finish

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 30, 2024

Incoming University of Iowa gymnasts Aurélie Tran  and Cassie Lee helped guide Canada to a fifth-place finish in the women’s artistic gymnastics team final at the 2024 Olympics. The result is team...

Tuesday, July 30, 2024; Atlanta, Ga; Vice President Kamala Harris waves to supporters during a presidential campaign rally on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta, Ga.

UI students react to Joe Biden stepping down, Trump’s assassination attempt

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 30, 2024

A tumultuous month in U.S. politics has resulted in a new dynamic on the presidential ticket. The Daily Iowan talked with a few University of Iowa students about their thoughts on the news. President...

President Joe Biden gives an address at the LBJ Presidential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Monday, July 29, 2024, in Austin. Biden announced that he would not be running for reelection on July 21, 2024.

What now? The future for Democrats under presumptive nominee Kamala Harris

Mia O'Connor-Walker, News Reporter July 30, 2024

The 2024 election has revealed uncertainty among Democrats regarding their Presidential candidate, the election, and the future of their party. With Democratic voting trends and a higher number of...

A poster for Deadpool and Wolverine is seen on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Point/Counterpoint | Does ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ live up to the hype?

Charlie Hickman and Riley Dunn July 30, 2024

No “Deadpool and Wolverine” feels like homework. It’s an action comedy which rarely delivers on exciting action sequences and isn’t nearly as funny as the previous two installments in the...