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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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Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. jogs off the field during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Kirk Ferentz, Tyrone Tracy Jr. comment on controversial replay

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

During the third quarter of No. 5 Iowa's 30-7 win over Kent State on Saturday, Hawkeye receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught a third-down pass from quarterback Spencer Petras to pick up a first down. But...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 30-7 win over Kent State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team improved to 3-0 on the season and extended its winning streak to nine games with a 30-7 win over Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Hawkeye fans are loving the...

Iowa defensive linemen Joe Evans and Zach VanValkenburg combine for a sack during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. The Iowa defense forced seven sacks.

Iowa defense pummels Kent State QB, records seven sacks in victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum’s back was against the Duke Slater Field turf in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game when he glanced to his right and saw Iowa defensive linemen Joe Evans and...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson runs the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Goodson, Hawkeye offense comes together against Kent State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2021

It was Hawkeye junior running back Tyler Goodson’s game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The preseason first-team All-Big Ten selection rushed for 153 yards — a career high — and three touchdowns...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson breaks free from the backfield during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Iowa moves to 3-0 on the season with win over Kent State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Have a day, Tyler Goodson. The junior All-Big Ten running back accounted for a career-high 153 rushing yards and three touchdowns in No. 5 Iowa's 30-7 win over Kent State at Kinnick Stadium. Goodson's...

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses a crowd on Sept. 18 at her inaugural tailgate, where she criticized President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for millions of workers, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the border crisis.

Rep. Miller-Meeks launches reelection campaign with support of fellow veteran Sen. Cotton

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 18, 2021

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, officially announced her reelection bid in Johnson County on Saturday, surrounded by political allies, including Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, and Iowa Republicans.  “I...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson puts up the peace sign while running into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Tyler Goodson breaks loose for second touchdown of the day

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Make it two touchdown runs on the day for Iowa running back Tyler Goodson. After breaking loose for a 46-yard scoring run in the first quarter, the junior took a third-and-nine handoff from the...

Photo of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller from iowaattorneygeneral.gov.

Tom Miller to run for reelection in 2022

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 18, 2021

Attorney General Tom Miller announced that he will be running for reelection on Saturday. Currently serving his tenth term in the office, the Democrat is the longest serving state attorney general...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: No. 5 Iowa leads Kent State, 16-7

Robert Read and Chloe Peterson September 18, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team leads Kent State 16-7 at halftime of their matchup at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes opened the scoring with a safety midway through the first quarter. Iowa running back...

Josh Shaw grills in Iowa City before a football game between No. 5 Iowa and Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. Kent State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist September 18, 2021