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The Daily Iowan

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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South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso goes for a layup during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Iowa women’s basketball’s title game against South Carolina sets numerous viewing records

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team continues to set viewership records. Just two days following its semifinal victory over UConn on April 5 -- which set a women's basketball record of 14.2 million views...

Osees fans dance to the music played on stage during the Mission Creek Festival at The Englert Theatre on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival day three

Local musicians took the stage across Iowa City venues during the third and final day of the Mission Creek Festival on Saturday. In its 19th year, the three-day festival continues to celebrate music...

The cover of Neko Case's 2018 album, \"Hell-On.\" Nekoalbum

Neko Case performs at Hancher Auditorium for Mission Creek

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter April 6, 2024

On Thursday night at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, a crowd of more than 500 audience members was dead silent as singer-songwriter Neko Case interrupted her own song with a drawn-out, ear-piercing scream. After...

UConn assistant coach Tonya Cardoza hugs guard Paige Bueckers during a day of press conferences, open locker rooms, and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Huskies face off Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT.

WATCH: First half highlights from Iowa versus UConn in Final Four

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 5, 2024

CLEVELAND — The No. 1 Iowa women’s basketball team is trailing by six points against No. 3 UConn at halftime of the Final Four. Forward Hannah Stuelke leads the Hawkeyes with eight points, one block,...

UConn guard Nika Mühl answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences, open locker rooms, and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Huskies face off Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT.

UConn women’s basketball notebook | Huskies return to Final Four with underdog mentality

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 4, 2024

CLEVELAND — If you asked Geno Auriemma in June 2023 about the potential of this year's UConn squad, he would tell you he expects his Huskies to play South Carolina for the national championship. Then,...

Iowa catcher David Cop lunges for the ball as a Minnesota baserunner scores a run during a baseball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 16-9.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs Minnesota

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist March 30, 2024

The Minnesota Golden Gophers traveled to Iowa City for the first of a three-game series against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Duane Banks Field on Friday. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 16-9. Iowa started strong,...

A construction site is seen on Dubuque St. on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Gas line hit for second time in Dubuque Street construction

Jack Moore, News Editor March 29, 2024

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a confirmed gas line break near Dubuque and Washington Street early Friday morning. A Hawk Alert was sent out at 2:47 a.m. telling University of Iowa students...

Letter to the Editor | UI students, expect to pay more for your health care in 2024

Letter to the Editor | UI students, expect to pay more for your health care in 2024

March 26, 2024

On Dec. 19, University of Iowa Human Resources sent the following email: "We are excited to announce that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) members will see lower premium...

Nebraska 149-pound Ridge Lovett wrestles Iowa State University 149-pound Casey Swiderski during the third session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Lovett won by major decision, 14-4 and advanced to the semifinals.

Photos: Session three of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor March 22, 2024

Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala and 165-pound Mike Caliendo advance to the semifinals after session three of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO, on Friday. Iowa 141-pound...

Iowa City man arrested for stabbing

Iowa City man arrested for stabbing

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 18, 2024

As of Monday afternoon, the Iowa City Police Department identified a possible witness to a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon under the Benton Street Bridge south of Kinnick Stadium. According...

Photos: Iowa baseball double header vs. Western Illinois

Shaely Odean and Kathy Le March 17, 2024

Iowa defeated Western Illinois in the first game of the doubleheader 17-7, at Duane Banks Field on Saturday. In the second game of the doubleheader, Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks...