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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

Joe’s Place is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Located at 115 Iowa Ave.

Joe’s Place implements air purification units to reduce spread of COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 29, 2020

Downtown Iowa City bar Joe’s Place will install four air-purification units into its HVAC system to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the establishment’s indoor restaurant and bar area. Joe’s...

U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks approaches the stage at the Riverside Casino after winning the election against her opponent, D. Rita Hart, Tuesday night.

Miller-Meeks leads 2nd District by six votes with all county recounts complete

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 28, 2020

The battle for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District has narrowed once again as Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads by a razor-thin six-vote margin following the recount in all counties in the...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa-Nebraska rivalry on full display before and after the 26-20 Hawkeye victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

Keith Duncan ended Nebraska’s season last year with a game-winning kick in Lincoln, and soaked in the moment by blowing kisses to the Cornhuskers' sideline. In pregame warmups before this year's...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Late turnover seals Iowa’s sixth straight Heroes Game victory over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The No. 24 Iowa football team defeated Nebraska 26-20 at Kinnick Stadium on Black Friday for the team's six consecutive victory in the Heroes Game. The Hawkeyes have now won four games in a row...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Live updates and analysis: Iowa football takes on Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The Iowa football team is looking for its sixth straight victory over Nebraska as it hosts the Cornhuskers on Black Friday. The No. 24 Hawkeyes are 3-2 on the season and have won three games in...

Iowa women's basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Iowa women’s basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team dominated in-state rival Northern Iowa, 96-81, to win its season-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Panthers 88-66 in Cedar Falls...

Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa's season-opening victory

Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa’s season-opening victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team won its first game since March on Wednesday. The long wait for the 2020-21 season to tip off ended at 3 p.m., but the effects of the pandemic were still very apparent...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during the second half of the first Iowa men’s basketball game of the season against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Eagles 97-67. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats N.C. Central in season opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The No. 5 Iowa men's basketball team has its first win of the 2020-21 season. The Hawkeyes defeated N.C. Central 97-67 on Wednesday in their season opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jordan Bohannon,...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks the ball during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Special teams play proving pivotal for Hawkeye football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 24, 2020

When Kirk Ferentz returned to Iowa City to take Iowa’s head football coaching position in 1999, his first priority was not to establish a great offense or defense, but rather, to craft a quality...

Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff tackles Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Martinez rushed a total of 44 yards.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes preparing for two QBs, Nixon’s phone blowing up after pick six

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 24, 2020

For the second week in a row, the Iowa football team doesn’t know who its opponent will start at quarterback. Last week, Will Levis got the start for Penn State against Iowa, although he was benched...

Clark putting accomplishments behind her ahead of season-opener

Clark putting accomplishments behind her ahead of season-opener

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 24, 2020

Freshman Caitlin Clark came to Iowa with a slew of accolades under her belt. Clark was a five-star college prospect at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, and her commitment to...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian drives to the basket during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Iowa women’s basketball announces 2020-21 schedule

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 23, 2020

Iowa women's basketball, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, announced its 2020-21 women's basketball schedule Monday afternoon – just two days before the season is officially slated to begin. In...