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Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter

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Colin Votzmeyer is a sports reporter at The Daily Iowan. He is a sophomore at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and mass communication with a minor in history. He previously covered police, crime, and courts for the news section.

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Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes up for a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 6-19

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2023
Iowa womens basketball senior guard Gabbie Marshall dribbles the ball in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against 10th-seeded Georgia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won, 74-66, to advance to the Sweet 16 in Seattle.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Gabbie Marshall lights-out in second-round win over Georgia

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three point shot during a 2022 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball focuses on No. 10 seed Georgia’s defense in NCAA Tournament second-round matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball crushes No. 15 seed Southeastern Louisiana in NCAA Tournament first round

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2023
University of Iowa freshman Peyton Haack competes in the 1500-meter run decathlon during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Haack placed seventh in the 1500-meter run decathlon.

Five Hawkeyes to strive for All-American honors at NCAA Indoor Championships

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2023
Iowa’s Paige Magee, left, and Myreanna Bebe, right, run in the women’s 60-meter hurdle final during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Bebe set a meet record after finishing first with a time of 8.22. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field hurdler Myreanna Bebe, teammates to finish business at NCAA indoor meet

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2023
Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Pau forward Keegan Murray (13) reacts against Team Deron in the 2023 NBA All Star Rising Stars Game at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 27 – March 5

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2023
Fans react to a free-throw securing victory during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84.

Hawkeye fans show up in Minneapolis for Iowa women’s basketball Big Ten Tournament run

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs with the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84. Clark scored 22 points and had 9 assists.

Iowa women’s basketball shares scoring in Big Ten Tournament semifinal win over Maryland

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2023
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall tosses the ball for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Purdue at Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 69-58. Marshall scored 11 points.

Iowa women’s basketball advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals with victory over Purdue

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2023
Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe leads the 60-meter hurdles during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bebe set a personal record with a time of 8.30 to put her No. 4 all-time for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Multiple Hawkeyes earn all-conference honors at Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2023
Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 20-26

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after victory over No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 86-85. Clark recorded 34 points, nine defensive rebounds, and nine assists.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball edges No. 2 Indiana with Caitlin Clark’s buzzer-beater

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2023
Iowa’s Jenoah Mckiver shows off his uniform after running the men’s 400-meter at the Hawkeye Invitational at the Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. McKiver ran a 46.26 to take first place.

Iowa track and field notebook | Hawkeyes ready to execute at Big Ten Indoor Championships

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2023
Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Pau forward Keegan Murray (13) reacts against Team Deron in the 2023 NBA All Star Rising Stars Game at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 13-19

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2023
Iowa head coach Joey Woody walks around during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field hosts last meet before championship season at Iowa Open

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2023
Iowa’s Alli Bookin-Nosbisch competes in the women’s 800-meter during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Bookin-Nosbisch placed seventh with a time of 2:06.59. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Iowa track and field notebook | Alli Bookin-Nosbisch breaks Iowa 800-meter record at Music City Challenge

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives down the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

Iowa women’s basketball trounces Wisconsin for second time this season

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2023
Feb 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 6-12

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during a basketball game between No.5 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 111-57.

Iowa women’s basketball’s unselfish play leads to 111-57 rout over Rutgers, 20 total season wins

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2023
Iowa’s Paige Magee runs during the 2023 Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2022. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Track and Field Notebook | Hawkeyes rewrite school record books in 13 events

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2023
Feb 3, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2023
Left: Iowa’s Grace Bookin-Nosbisch leads her heat of the women’s 800-meter premier during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Nosbisch won her heat and finished third overall with a time of 2:10.82. Right: Iowa’s Alli Bookin-Nosbisch competes in the women’s 800-meter during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Bookin-Nosbisch placed seventh with a time of 2:06.59.

Twin sisters Alli and Grace Bookin-Nosbisch help each other to breakout seasons for Iowa track and field

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Perkins scored 32 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins notches career-high 32 points in win over Illinois

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2023
Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

Iowa women’s basketball takes down No. 8 Maryland, captures fourth straight win over ranked opponents

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2023
Iowa head coach Joey Woody walks around during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Multi-event-athlete Peyton Haack’s record men’s heptathlon fuels Iowa track and field at Razorback Invitational

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2023
Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe poses for a photo with former Iowa track and field head coach Larry Wieczorek while celebrating with a trophy for winning the team competition during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

Iowa track and field hurdler Myreanna Bebe’s improved mentality yields 60-meter hurdle record

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim on the court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 93-64.

No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball wins sixth straight against Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2023
Iowa’s Jenoah Mckiver runs in the men’s 400-meter dash during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Mckiver took first place for the Hawkeyes after running a 46.26 – a Hawkeye Invitational record. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field sprinter Jenoah McKiver excited to return to competition after hamstring tear

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
From left to right: Iowa’s Tionna Tobias, unattached Lolo Jones, USA’s Alaysha Johnson, and Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe compete in a prelim for the women’s 60-meter hurdles during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. All four runners qualified for the finals. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Iowa women’s track and field junior Myreanna Bebe breaks Iowa 60-meter hurdle record at Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
Review | Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” proves animation is not just for kids

Review | Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” proves animation is not just for kids

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2022
Iowa Director of Tack and Field and Cross Country Joey Woody looks on at the Jimmy Grant Invitational track meet at the the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday Dec. 10, 2022.

Iowa track and field opens indoor season at Jimmy Grant Invitational

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2022
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Review | Metro Boomin brings together the brightest stars for new rap classic

Ryan Hansen and Colin Votzmeyer
December 7, 2022
The Johnson County Administration Building is seen on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Felony gun violations increase in Johnson County

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
December 1, 2022
Oliver Plews, 12, during a protest against gun violence put on by Iowa City high school students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Plews attended the protest because gun safety is a cause he cares deeply about. “I don’t want to have to wake up and go to school thinking I might get shot,” Plews said.

Iowa City students march to Pentacrest to call for end to gun violence

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
December 1, 2022
The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Department of Public Safety reports increase in sexual offenses in 2021

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
November 29, 2022
Review | “All Quiet on the Western Front” captures the horrors of war, but not without flaws

Review | “All Quiet on the Western Front” captures the horrors of war, but not without flaws

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
November 20, 2022
Iowa City Police car 988 design in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022.

Iowa City Police Department unveils 988 crisis line decal on new squad cars

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
November 16, 2022
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Randy Feenstra reelected representative for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
November 8, 2022
Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

UI student error with gas stoves in Mayflower cause fire evacuations

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
November 9, 2022
Recording artist/rapper Drake performs during the Revolt Party at the Time Warner Cable Studios. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Review | Drake and 21 Savage created a classic collab album with ‘Her Loss’

Ryan Hansen, Colin Votzmeyer, and Cooper Worth
November 8, 2022
The H bar is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

‘It should be a safe area:’ Iowa City community responds to fatal H-Bar shooting

Alejandro Rojas and Colin Votzmeyer
November 6, 2022
Contributed photo of Maria Sanchez.

Maria Sanchez appointed as UI Department of Public Safety’s second community outreach officer

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
November 1, 2022
The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI police respond to potential burglary in east side residence hall

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
November 1, 2022
Lauren Hagar, a Junior at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Communications building on Oct. 27. Hager was diagnosed with ADHD last spring and explained it runs in her family. Hager has been rationing her two last pills and expressed her concerns because of the shortage. “It’s so difficult to find a pharmacy that still had adder all in stock,” she said.

Iowa City hit by nationwide Adderall shortage

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
October 30, 2022
Chris and Ann Ruge speak after a screening of “The Providers” in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 13, 2021

UI alum, health care provider Chris Ruge visits IMU, discusses documentary

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter.
October 13, 2022
Contributed photo of Officers Daniel Boesen and Ivan Rossi alongside Police Chief Dustin Liston.

ICPD officers awarded Life Saving Commendation for saving machete attack victim

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
October 11, 2022
Iowa City police officer Jeffery Schmidt walks through a room containing evidence, personal goods, and bikes on Aug. 29, 2022.

UI law enforcement reports uptick in bike theft

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
October 11, 2022
Corridor Ketamine Mental Health Clinic is seen at 808 5th St. in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2022

Coralville clinic opens to provide alternative therapy for treatment resistant depression

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
October 2, 2022
The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI student arrested for disorderly conduct, disturbing lawful assembly at event in Iowa Memorial Union

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
September 21, 2022
Tom Novak comforts Patricia S. Fortin as she remembers her husband. After his passing, she was unable to afford their apartment. The Iowa City Catholic worker does what it can to help people like Patricia who have nowhere else to go. Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Iowa City organizations to accommodate possible migrants from surrounding sanctuary cities despite resource struggle

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
September 11, 2022
Aron Aji, Director of MFA in Literary Translation at the University of Iowa poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

UI to establish translation and global literacy center with over $1 million

Colin Votzmeyer
September 14, 2022
The painting of a tiger hawk on Jefferson Street is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

UI plans Tigerhawk street murals across campus

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
September 13, 2022
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough speaks with the media during his visit to Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. McDonough met with University of Iowa Student Veterans during a roundtable discussion on the PACT Act implementation and access to VA programs. McDonough explained that it is very predominant that schools have what they had today and expressed, “One of our leaders of our veteran experience office, which allows us using date from every single interaction with veterans, helps us inform how we take care of our customers, which is at the end of the day how we should be conducting our business.” (Isabella Cervantes/The Daily Iowan)

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough visits UI student veterans

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
September 13, 2022
Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Colin Votzmeyer and Meg Doster
September 6, 2022
Short’s Burgers and Shine recently remodeled and reopened their location in downtown Iowa City and are ready to serve customers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Short’s Burger and Shine reopening brings menu updates, building renovations

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
September 6, 2022
Photo Illustration by Lillie Hawker.

UI introduces movie, show streaming service for dorm students

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
September 6, 2022
President Joe Biden speaks during a visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

UI graduates hopeful of new loan forgiveness plan

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
August 31, 2022
The Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

University of Iowa brings gaming to campus in Iowa Memorial Union esports room

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
August 28, 2022
Iowa students enter Kinnick Stadium for a game for the first time in 651 days before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Hawkeye fans pay top dollar prices for football resale tickets

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
August 21, 2022
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