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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa enters the field before the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Iowa last appeared in the Big Ten Championship in 2015 where the Hawkeyes were defeated by Michigan State.The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Iowa football team to play Kentucky in Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa football team’s 42-3 loss to Michigan on Saturday cost the Hawkeyes a chance to play in the Rose Bowl. So, instead of Pasadena, Iowa’s postseason destination is in Orlando,...

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates a sack on Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Iowa fails to score a touchdown in blowout Big Ten Championship loss to Michigan

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 4, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Back-to-back losses halfway through the regular season didn't stop the Iowa football team from winning the Big Ten West, and neither did a 15-point deficit against Nebraska only a...

Iowa and Michigan warm up before the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Live updates: No. 13 Iowa football takes on No. 2 Michigan in Big Ten Championship Game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan will match up at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday in the Big Ten Championship Game to determine the winner of the conference. The victor will also receive...

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.

A game for Big Ten glory: Underdog Hawkeyes facing No. 2 Wolverines in conference championship game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 2, 2021

Linebacker Jack Campbell approached his locker in the days following the Iowa football team’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin in October. The team captain noticed a piece of paper waiting for him next to...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2021.

Johnson County employees will be required to be vaccinated, or undergo weekly testing

DI Staff December 2, 2021

Johnson County employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 13 or undergo weekly testing, in accordance with federal policy requiring employers with more than 100 employees...

Lucas Oil Stadium is shown in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22. The Big Ten switched locations from Chicago, Illinois, to Indianapolis this year.

Over 2,000 UI students to receive Big Ten Championship football tickets

Kate Perez, News Reporter December 1, 2021

University of Iowa student Griffin Brown is anxiously awaiting Saturday night’s Iowa-Michigan Big Ten Championship football game. The second-year is one of over 2,000 UI students who secured tickets...

A horse named Kid sits in a stable at Wind Reach Farms in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Wind Reach Farms rides, trains, and boards horses in eastern Iowa.

UI students, faculty find stress relief boarding horses at local ranches

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 30, 2021

After a long day of classes at the University of Iowa, Katie Pribyl joins a small but close-knit community of faculty and students who board horses throughout the Iowa City area in visiting their beloved...

Mail trucks shown outside of the United States Postal Office in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

Johnson County mail services urge consumers to place online orders before holidays

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter November 29, 2021

As supply chain issues foreshadow a scramble to deliver holiday goods, Iowa City mail services are preparing for the holiday shipping rush. Ben Barreras, assistant director for laundry, printing, and...

University of Iowa professor Silvia Secchi is shown using a Britta filter in her home in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 22nd, 2021.

University of Iowa professors, researcher launch podcast for water quality education

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter November 28, 2021

Two University of Iowa professors and one engineering researcher have teamed up to create a podcast that dissects Iowa’s water quality problems. The podcast, titled “We All Want Clean Water,”...

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.

Minnesota upsets Wisconsin, Iowa clinches berth to Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2021

Minnesota may hate Iowa but, as of Saturday night, the Hawkeyes love the Gophers. The Iowa football team went into Saturday needing Minnesota to upset Wisconsin in order to win the Big Ten West...

Minnesota kick returner Phillip Howard catches a kickoff during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Live updates | No. 14 Wisconsin takes on Minnesota in Minneapolis

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 27, 2021

The team that will represent the west division in Dec. 4's Big Ten Championship Game will be decided today. If No. 14 Wisconsin defeats Minnesota, the Badgers will play in the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg lifts the Heroes Trophy after a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rallies from 15-point deficit to beat Nebraska, clinch share of Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa punter Tory Taylor and holder Ryan Gersonde hoisted the Heroes Trophy near Memorial Stadium’s south end zone moments after the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers on Black Friday....