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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Justin Ryan’s tailgate is seen before the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan outside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Ryan mentioned he watched Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum grow up playing sports. “He is extremely athletic,” Ryan said. “He can play running back.”

Photos: Big Ten Championship tailgates

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 4, 2021

No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan fans held tailgate parties before the Big Ten Championship game outside of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Iowa has upset Michigan...

On the Record: Dec. 3, 2021

On the Record: Dec. 3, 2021

December 4, 2021

In this episode of “On the Record” host Eleanor Hildebrandt and producer Meg Doster sat down with DI reporters to get an in-depth look at their stories and talk this week’s headlines. News reporter,...

Iowa men's basketball guard Tony Perkins celebrates in the Hawkeyes' 85-51 win over the Portland State Vikings at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 26, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to No. 2 Purdue

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 4, 2021

Iowa forward Keegan Murray didn’t play in the Iowa men’s basketball team’s game against No. 2 Purdue Friday night. Murray has averaged 24.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in the seven contests...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City woman arrested for threatening day care with butcher knife

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 3, 2021

An Iowa City woman, Samahir Almhairat, 44, was arrested yesterday afternoon for bringing a butcher knife to a day care. Almhairat faces two counts of child endangerment with no injury, going armed...

Thunder forward Carter Johnson and Heartlander forward Ben Sokay prepare for the face-off during a hockey game between the Heartlanders and the Wichita Thunder at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 2021. The Heartlanders lost 3-2 to the Thunder in a shootout.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wichita Thunder

Madelyn Hellwig, Photojournalist December 3, 2021

The Heartlanders fell to the Wichita Thunder, 3-2, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The Heartlanders faced a 2-0 deficit during the second period, but by the end of the 3rd they...

Iowa Caitlin Clark attempts to find an open center during a women’s basketball game between No. 8 Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Clark played a total of 29 minutes and 30 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-67.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball upset by Duke in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter December 3, 2021

After a two-week hiatus because of positive COVID-19 cases within the program, No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball struggled in its first game back on the court, falling to Duke, 79-64.  The Hawkeyes...

The Scoreboard: Dec. 3, 2021

The Scoreboard: Dec. 3, 2021

December 3, 2021

This week on “The Scoreboard,” hosts Austin Hanson and Chris Werner are joined by Daily Iowan Assistant Sports Editor Chloe Peterson to talk about Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game between Iowa...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell carries the ball to the end zone after an interception during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Campbell had on interception on the day for 32 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Stopping the run

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

A Hawkeye victory starts with limiting the Michigan running game. Something Ohio State couldn’t do a week ago. Wolverine tailback Hassan Haskins found a lot of open space when the Wolverines defeated...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Goodson had 27 carries on the day averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Limiting turnovers

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2021

Jack Campbell said it best. “Whoever comes out on top, I'm going to just assume right now that the turnover takeaway margin was probably in their favor,” Campbell said in a Zoom conference with...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Protecting the passer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 2, 2021

If Iowa’s going to win the 2021 Big Ten Championship Game, the Hawkeyes’ offensive line will need to build an impenetrable fortress around junior quarterback Spencer Petras. Iowa’s offensive line...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras cheers before a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Quarterback play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 2, 2021

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: It all comes back to quarterback play. Well, that’s certainly going to be true this Saturday when Iowa takes on Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game....