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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

‘They were the better team:’ Iowa players react to crushing 26-0 loss to Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 3, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Confetti fell from the rafters of Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night, but it wasn't black-and-gold colored like Iowa fans and players had been wishing for.  The 2023 Iowa football team...

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the 99th County Rally at the Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. DeSantis’ 99th stop in Jasper County, Iowa rounds out the “full Grassley.”

Photos: Ron DeSantis’ 99th County Rally in Newton

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist December 2, 2023

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held his 99th County Rally at the Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa, on Saturday. DeSantis is trailing former President Donald Trump in the...

Michigan players tackle Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football falls to Michigan, 26-0, in Big Ten Championship game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 2, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – For the second time in three seasons, the Iowa football team lost to Michigan in the Big Ten title game, this time in a 26-0 shutout fashion.  In a game littered with penalties,...

Donald Trump points at the camera after a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Johnson Hall of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Photos: Donald Trump campaign rally at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist December 2, 2023

Former President Donald Trump held a rally for his 2024 presidential campaign at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. The former president is ahead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and...

Former President Donald Trump points at the camera after a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Johnson Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday Dec. 2, 2023.

Trump ramps up Iowa campaign in less than two months before Iowa caucuses

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter December 2, 2023

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A handful of booths selling “Make America Great Again” apparel lined the parking lots outside of Kirkwood Community College’s Johnson Hall on Saturday for the almost 1,000...

Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the 99th County Rally at the Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. DeSantis’ 99th stop in Jasper County, Iowa rounds out the “full Grassley”.

DeSantis boosts ground game in Iowa, completes 99-county tour of state

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter December 2, 2023

NEWTON, Iowa — At a campaign stop on Saturday, GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis finished off his 99-county tour of Iowa — colloquially termed a “full Grassley” — and announced a plan...

Wisconsin’s Antonio Troyer and Illinois Jesus Garcia face off during Fight Night, hosted by Iowa Boxing Club, at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Over 150 people flocked to the ballroom, watching numerous schools including Iowa State, Wisconsin, and Illinois, as well as other boxing organizations, fight.

Photos: Iowa Boxing Club hosts Fight Night

Grace Smith, Photojournalist December 2, 2023

The University of Iowa's Boxing Club hosted Fight Night at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday. Over 150 people flocked to the ballroom, watching numerous schools including Iowa State, Wisconsin, and Illinois,...

Zoee Moore rides a scooter thorugh a group of Michigan fans before a football game between No.18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Photos: Iowa vs. Michigan Big Ten pregame

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg December 2, 2023

Football fans gathered in Indianapolis before the Big Ten championship football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan on Saturday. Before the game, The Hawkeye’s record sits at 10-2 and the...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after blocking a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Martin scored 17 points for Iowa, blocked four shots, and had three assists during the contest. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 99-65.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Bowling Green

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge December 2, 2023

No. 4 Iowa defeated Bowling Green, 99-65, in the first meeting between the Hawkeyes and the Falcons in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. 72 of Iowa's 99 points were scored in the paint compared...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after blocking a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball beats Bowling Green, 99-65, with strength on both ends of floor

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team beat the Bowling Green Falcons, 99-65, in a strong effort on both ends of the floor inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The Hawkeyes got nearly a full...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill prepares to snap the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Press Box Banter: ESPN stories with Wayne Drehs

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor December 1, 2023

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming...