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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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Payton Sandfort is fouled during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Southern University

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist November 8, 2024

The Iowa Men’s basketball team played Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes fought til the end to come out with a win, 89-74. This win increases their record...

Adam Belardino’s Dedication to Supporting Special Needs Through the Umbrella Club Charter Group

Promoted Post November 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, where business success often takes center stage, it’s refreshing to see leaders like Adam Belardino prioritizing compassion and community engagement. As the Co-Founder...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort celebrates after grabbing the game-sealing rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball overcomes rough first half, wins season opener against Texas A&M-Commerce

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 4, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Texas A&M-Commerce, 89-67, Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in its regular season opener. After getting outrebounded and turning the ball over seven...

Iowa 145-pound Ella Schmit wrestles grand view Haidyn Snyder during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling starts season hot at Luther Hill Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling returned to the mat for the 2024-25 season opener at the Luther Hill Open in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday. The tournament was split up into two with each winner needing...

Kid Captain Hunter Mickelson (front) smiles as Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with him during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Kid Captain Hunter Mickelson thrives in managing rare condition

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 1, 2024

Hunter Mickelson’s parents, John and Brooke, ensure Hunter knows he’s special – one in a million even. In terms of his rare diagnosis of a kidney condition called nephrogenic diabetes insipidus...

A family takes photos in front of an Iowa City sign during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.

Above the Fold | Fostering Culture and Community on Dubuque Street

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 29, 2024

Dubuque Street businesses were celebrated last week with a block party two months after the $3.25 million construction concluded. The street was closed from March through August. Daily Iowan News...

The Iowa women’s volleyball team stands for the national anthem during a volleyball game between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept at home by Michigan

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 26, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team took on Michigan Friday evening at Xtream Arena in Coralville, ultimately getting swept across three sets of play. Second-year Hannah Whittingstall led the offense in kills...

How Much Money Will It Cost You to Move Out?

How Much Money Will It Cost You to Move Out?

Promoted Post October 22, 2024

Whether you are moving out to start your life as an adult or changing cities and apartments for a new job, one thing you must have on lockdown is your relocation budget. While it is great you are spreading...

Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar and Iowa defensive back John Nestor tackle Washington Tight End Quentin Moore during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 8 of the college football season.

Brad Schultz, Assistant October 17, 2024

Power Rankings  Oregon – Welcome to the Big Ten, Ducks.  Ohio State – The Buckeyes will be fine, but certainly a missed opportunity in Eugene.  Penn State – Impressive comeback...

Kid captain Jackson Casteel participates in the Swarm during Kids Day at Kinnick on Aug. 10, 2024. Casteel was diagnosed at six weeks with hondrodysplasia Punctata X-Linked Recessive Type 1.

Iowa football Kid Captain Jackson Casteel brings the party with him

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 11, 2024

While Jackson Casteel is non-verbal, the 7-year-old boy still makes his voice heard — and that voice is uniquely his. The boy from Panora, Iowa, has an augmented and alternative communication, or...

Kid Captain Haidyn Ulrich takes a photo with Nick Jackson and Graham Eben during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Aspiring nurse Haidyn Ulrich fulfills Kid Captain dream

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 4, 2024

Haidyn Ulrich is no stranger to patience. She was patient throughout two years of acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment and multiple football seasons of applying to be an Iowa Kid Captain. But...