February 4, 1946 – The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that Johnson County Sheriff Preston Koser won’t seek re-election.

Iowa City Mayor #43 – Preston Koser (1883-1955) served as Johnson County Sheriff from 1941 to 1946, and was elected Iowa City mayor in March 1947, serving four one-year terms (1947-1951). Koser was the last Iowa City mayor to be elected directly by the citizens of the community.

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February 3, 1985 – C. Vivian Stringer & the UI Women’s Basketball Team host a record-breaking crowd of 22,157 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

C. Vivian Stringer & the UI Women’s Basketball Team made her-story when Stringer envisioned a sell-out crowd in Carver-Hawkeye arena for the Hawkeyes’ home game against Ohio State. Stringer filmed local commercials urging fans to turn out and the campaign was a wild, almost criminal success. Two hours before the 1:30 p.m. tip-off, cars were backed up to I-80. Officially, 14,821 paid for tickets, but kids were granted free admission and turned out in droves. The turnstile at Carver counted 22,157 — far more than the 15,500 seats could accommodate, or the fire marshal advised. By the time the Hawks emerged from the tunnel, the sound was deafening. Both head coaches beamed as they shook hands, Stringer with tears on her cheeks. “I wish I could turn out the lights and freeze that moment in time,” she told the Gazette.

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February 2, 2025 – Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa City for the distinct honor of having her jersey – No. 22 – permanently retired.

After four years of elevating Hawkeye Women’s Basketball to never-before-seen success, Caitlin Clark returned to Iowa City on February 2, 2025 for the distinct honor of having her jersey – No. 22 – permanently retired. The day couldn’t have been scripted better – even by Hollywood. Come re-live the day!

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