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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini speaks with reporters after an Iowa football practice at Celebration High School in Celebration, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Iowa plays Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. Ragaini averaged 8.7 yards per reception in the 2023-24 season.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl post-practice interviews

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge December 29, 2023

Select Iowa football players and special teams coordinator LeVar Woods spoke with reporters and members of the media after a practice at Celebration High School in Celebration, Fla., on Friday. Several...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey speaks with members of the media following his announcement of coming back to Iowa next season during an event at Topgolf before the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes and Volunteers match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

‘More Work to be Done:’ Iowa football tight end Luke Lachey will return to Iowa next season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 29, 2023

Iowa football tight end Luke Lachey will return to the Hawkeyes next season. The junior played in only three games in the fall, suffering a season-ending right ankle injury in the first quarter in...

Upgrading Your MedSpa with Software

Upgrading Your MedSpa with Software

Promoted Post December 29, 2023

Medical spas are essential healthcare facilities that treat various skin-related ailments like hyperpigmentation, acne, and eczema. These facilities can sometimes get overrun with patients or have appointment...

Iowa center Logan Jones answers a question during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The junior stepped into the role of the center position after previous center Tyler Linderbaum entered the NFL. Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz spoke highly about Jones and his entrance into his new role. “I don't know that we have a football player on offense who works harder, who practices harder, who's tougher, who's more committed to the football team.”

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks to media in person for the first time since August

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 29, 2023

ORLANDO, FL – On Friday, Dec. 29, Iowa football’s offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talked to the media in person for the first time since August. All Hawkeye assistant coaches have usually been...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks out of the room during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Ferentz spoke to reporters about his last game with the Hawkeyes on New Year’s Day, discussing his commitment to the Hawkeyes for the next few days. “My focus has been on our football team and our players and doing my job and getting them ready to play football games and trying to help them be in a position to be successful and win games,” Ferentz said. 
“So that's where I kept my focus during the season. That's where I've kept my focus since October.”

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl player-coordinator press conference

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge December 29, 2023

A press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl was held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando on Friday. Iowa and Tennessee athletes and coaches met with members of the media ahead of the matchup on...

Fire is set ablaze during day two of the 2022 Soldier Salute College Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams to compete in Soldier Salute

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 28, 2023

The Iowa men's and women's wrestling squads will be back in action on Friday and Saturday in the second annual Solider Salute at Xtream Arena. The tournament, which recognizes and honors former,...

YouTube as a Career

YouTube as a Career

Promoted Post December 27, 2023

YouTube originated as a platform where people could upload cat videos, rants on a webcam, and videos chatting with friends. While that is still a thing on the platform, it's also where entrepreneurs build...

Behind-the-scenes Look at Successful Instagram Creators

Behind-the-scenes Look at Successful Instagram Creators

Promoted Post December 27, 2023

Instagram influencers have many behind-the-scenes happenings going on. Besides spending money on advertising and many influencers will do exciting things to create content. Let's look at some behind-the-scenes...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins answers a question during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Higgins spoke to reporters about his return to Iowa next season. “Over the last four years, I built a great relationship with obviously my teammates and the coaching staff that the University of Iowa has,” Higgins said. “…I just felt like if I came back another year, I could be a better football player.”

Linebacker Jay Higgins to forego NFL Draft, return to Iowa next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 26, 2023

Hawkeye fans received encouraging news just days ahead of the Citrus Bowl against Tennessee. Linebacker Jay Higgins announced he will return to Iowa for a fifth season and forego the 2024 NFL Draft....

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Stormlikes Review 2024 (Updated)

December 26, 2023

✅ QUICK ANSWER: Stormlikes is currently the best site for buying Instagram followers in 2024. Stormlikes is a great website for people who want to make their Instagram profiles...