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Iowa punter Tory Taylor, long snapper Luke Elkin, and kicker Drew Stevens celebrate a field goal during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

Where and when to watch Iowa take on Western Michigan on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Iowa looks to keep its undefeated record as it heads into its final non-conference game of the season against Western Michigan. The Hawkeyes are averaging 22 points on the season while the Broncos...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs downfield after catching a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 3 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan – The Wolverines’ cupcake schedule continues, yet they still complain about a self-imposed suspension.  Penn State – The Nittany Lions have done more than enough...

Allie Tokarski, assistant curator of student engagement at the Stanley Museum of Art, showcases how to use a button press during The Art of Voting installment at the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Representatives from Hawk the Vote were present at the event to promote voter registration. Nights at the Museum is a monthly program to promote the Stanley Museum of Art's late gallery hours on Thursdays.

The Stanley hosts ‘Nights at the Museum’ series to draw in UI students

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter September 14, 2023

University of Iowa students gathered in the Stanley Museum of Art’s lobby on Thursday evening, but not to view the galleries. Instead, they were registering to vote. “Nights at the Museum: The...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro prepares to tackle Utah State running back Davon Booth during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro trusts the process and is playing with confidence

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 14, 2023

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro is the epitome of trusting the process.  The fifth-year was a three-star recruit and garnered an offer from just four Power Five programs. In his first few...

Contributed photo by Heidi Larson

‘Keeps Smiling Along’

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Iowa football Kid Captain Maggie Larson talks with her eyes.  Closing them tight means no. If she doesn’t like what someone’s saying, she’ll simply look away. And if she really doesn’t...

Iowa Linebacker Jay Higgins throws the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa football middle linebacker Jay Higgins is ready to shine and continue the Hawkeye standard

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2023

Beyond all of the running on grass fields in local parks, what Iowa senior linebacker Jay Higgins remembers best from his youth football days was his passion for the game — a passion that hasn’t...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor waves to fans after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Taylor averaged 46.3 yards per punt.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 3 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Western Michigan @ Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (7-5): Iowa – This is a big game for Brian Ferentz contract observers.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (4-8): Iowa –  This is a good chance...

Iowa offensive linemen Nick DeJong and Rusty Feth carry the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Nick DeJong

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 14, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What is your favorite food they serve the teams here at the facility? Nick DeJong: Two nights ago they brought us chicken Alfredo that was really good, so I think that might be...

Iowa celebrates after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Iowa had 235 total yards as a team.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 3 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden September 14, 2023

Pete Ruden's (4-2, $363) Picks: Iowa -28.5 I know laying four touchdowns with Iowa sounds insane.  Believe me, I had no interest in backing the Hawkeyes this week — until Action Network senior...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks to supporters during a watch party for the 2022 Iowa midterm elections at Spare Time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Hinson is up for reelection for her seat in the house against state Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Hiawatha. Because of redistricting, Hinson is now battling for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, previously she held the seat for the 1st Congressional District. Hinson announced her victory after Mathis conceded.

U.S. House passes bill prohibiting bans on gas-powered vehicles

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 14, 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday prohibiting bans on the sale of gas-powered vehicles. Iowa’s federal delegation in the House supported the bill, with all four voting in favor...

Brittany Broski salutes her fans during a lecture hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Broski has amassed almost 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly eight million followers on TikTok.

Photos: Brittany Broski speaks at the IMU

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor September 14, 2023

Fans lined up outside the Iowa Memorial Union roughly 2 hours early to listen to a Brittany Broski lecture and Question and Answer session hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the I.M.U....