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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 quarterback Deacon Hill throws the ball down the field during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 14 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 30, 2023

Pete Ruden’s (22-14, $1,987) Picks:  Iowa +23.5 With a total this low, I have to take the underdog catching more than three touchdowns. It might not be pretty, but Iowa has a few ways to keep...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Where and when to watch Iowa football battle Michigan on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

The No. 16 Iowa football team looks to shock the nation Saturday night when it takes on No. 2 ranked Michigan in the Big Ten Championship for the second time in three seasons. The Hawkeyes have won...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s conference title game against Michigan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

1. Opening up the playbook  Iowa football hasn’t been known for offensive creativity in recent years, especially this season. Outside of a couple shovel passes and a few end-arounds, offensive...

The Big Ten Championship Trophy is shown during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Divisions no more: Looking back on the ten-year history of the Big Ten East and West

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

After Iowa defeated Illinois on Nov. 18 and Michigan prevailed over Ohio State on Nov. 25, the two respective teams hoisted what will soon be relics of a bygone era: the Big Ten West and East division...

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.

Iowa football’s kicking unit has a vast array of personalities, but shares a passion for production

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

A 26-year-old punter from Australia, a 21-year-old long snapper and former quarterback from Wisconsin, and a teenage kicker from South Carolina This wide-ranging trio — punter/holder Tory Taylor,...

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is OK after choking during a private Senate lunch

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 30, 2023

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is OK after choking on her meal at a private senate lunch on Thursday. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a retired ophthalmologist, successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver. Following...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees drop in new visitors during last school year

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 30, 2023

The University of Iowa Office of the Ombudsperson released its annual report on Wednesday. The annual report showed that the office received 468 new visitor appointments, a significant drop from the...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa City starting new energy efficiency incentive program to help reach climate goals

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 30, 2023

The City of Iowa City will start a new program on Jan. 1, 2024, that will award a $1,800 grant to builders who meet certain energy efficiency criteria when they construct residential properties. The...

Photo contributed by Jake Hannon.

Local foodie dishes out critiques of Iowa City restaurants

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter November 30, 2023

During her year of pharmacy residency in West Palm Beach, Fl., Meredith Lumberg experienced a diverse, Cuban-influenced food scene. Still, the Iowa-raised food blogger said the culinary scene in Iowa...

Photo contributed by Vincent Evelsizer.

Iowa DNR conducts first study on gray foxes to understand a dramatic population decline

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 30, 2023

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources started a pilot study on Nov. 4 to understand why the gray fox population in Iowa has declined by an estimated 90 percent over the last three decades. The Iowa...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University Democrats at Iowa respond to regents president calling them ‘idiots’ for statement

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter November 30, 2023

University Democrats at Iowa interim President Kiana Shevling-Major said she wasn’t offended after finding out that state Board of Regents President Mike Richards called its pro-Palestine message...

Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe leads the 60-meter hurdles during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bebe set a personal record with a time of 8.30 to put her No. 4 all-time for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Iowa track and field teams gear up for Big Ten redemption, NCAA qualifications

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 30, 2023

The Hawkeye men’s and women’s track and field squads are preparing for the first meet of the year on Dec. 2, aiming to set the tone for a season of Big Ten conference dominance and NCAA qualifications. Last...