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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 quarterback Spencer Petras (7) overthrows a pass towards the endzone during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Dec. 5, 2020.

Hawkeyes overcome early deficit, defeat Illini for fifth consecutive victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Earlier this season, the Hawkeyes lost after leading 17-0 in the first quarter. On Saturday at Memorial Stadium, Iowa overcame an early 14-0 deficit and defeated Illinois 35-21. The...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) scores Iowa’s first touchdown of the game during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Halftime reactions: Iowa trails Illinois 14-13 at the break

Robert Read and Isaac Goffin December 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois led 14-0 early in the second quarter, but Iowa scored on three straight drives to end the first half to make the score 14-13 at halftime. Iowa outgained Illinois in...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Once a defensive lineman and now an elite center, players like Tyler Linderbaum are ‘few and far between’

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2020

Tyler Linderbaum has only been Iowa’s starting center for 19 games but is already one of the best players — if not the best — at his position in the nation. The characteristics necessary to attain...

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Experts say that an open race and a high turnout rate contributed to Miller-Meeks’ gains in 2nd District.

Lauren White, Politics Reporter December 2, 2020

A retiring incumbent and presidential coattails helped Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks secure a six-point lead in the certified results in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, after three previous...

A University of Iowa College of Dentistry student poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Sunday Nov. 29, 2020.

‘Isolated and anxious:’ University of Iowa dental students react to an email thread and remarks made within their college

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor December 1, 2020

On Oct. 19, Megha Puranam was sitting in her classroom rotating through her clinics as a third-year University of Iowa dental student. While waiting for patients to arrive, she observed conversations...

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The numbers behind this year’s closest Congressional race

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter November 30, 2020

The race in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District was the closest congressional race the state had seen in over a century. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate finalized the results on Monday, certifying...

Iowa State Senator for District 41, Mariannette Miller-Meeks discuses COVID-19 at The Palmer House Stable on Oct. 20. Miller-Meeks was a 2020 candidate for  US Representative for Iowa 2nd District.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ six-vote lead certified by Iowa Secretary of State

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough November 30, 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate certified the results of the most competitive congressional race in the country, finalizing Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks' six-vote margin of victory. The...

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...