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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 forward Tyler Cook goes up for a basket during the mens basketball game against Bryant University on Saturday, December 29, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 72-67. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops survives scare from Bryant

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 29, 2018

The way Hawkeye basketball’s win over Bryant started was peak Iowa. The way Iowa finished, however, was a different story. Jordan Bohannon drained a 3 to get the scoring started for the Hawkeyes before...

Iowa players ride the Falcon's Fury during a visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Hawkeye football takes on Busch Gardens

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - The Iowa football team traveled to Busch Gardens for a day in the park, feeding giraffes on a safari tour and taking on one of the park's scariest rides, Falcon's Fury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EWba9ErRM Feeding...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Kirk Ferentz speaks ahead of Outback Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - Just three days before Iowa and Mississippi State clash in the Outback Bowl, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz sat at the joint coaches press conference to discuss the upcoming matchup. Sitting...

Mississippi State Head Coach Joe Moorhead answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Joe Moorhead talks familiarity with Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - On Saturday, the head coaches from Iowa and No. 18 Mississippi State met for a joint press conference. Bulldog coach Joe Moorhead spoke about his former coaching days at Penn State, where...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley navigates the defense during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye football’s Easley reflects on his journey to Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - With one game left in his Hawkeye career, Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley is just five catches shy of reaching 100 for his two-year tenure in the Black and Gold. Reaching the century mark...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant dives for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

NFL mock draft projections for Hawkeye football

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 28, 2018

There's plenty of time before the NFL Draft, as the April 25 start day is months away. However, with bowl season in full swing, all eyes are on college football, and speculation runs wild. Iowa tight...

Hawkeye men tame Tigers with 3-point shooting

Hawkeye men tame Tigers with 3-point shooting

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 22, 2018

Iowa's game against Savannah State on Saturday was essentially over right when it started. The Hawkeyes used 3-point shooting to take a commanding lead early and they would never look back, coming out...

Iowa State guard Bridget Carleton #21 tries to block the shot of Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 during a women's basketball game against The University of Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

Iowa women beat Drake for third in-state victory

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 21, 2018

After a 91-82 victory over Drake, the Iowa women’s basketball team has now beaten all three Division-1 in-state opponents for the second season in a row. The Hawkeyes beat Iowa State Dec. 5. before...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks out of the tunnel before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kirk Ferenz talks Iowa football’s early signees

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 20, 2018

Wednesday marked the early singing day for recruits, and Iowa totaled 20 prospects: Dane Belton, DB (6-0, 185, Tampa, Fla. Jesuit) Justin Britt, OL (6-4, 290, Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central) ...

Johnson County voters elect Democrat Royceann Porter to Board of Supervisors

Johnson County voters elect Democrat Royceann Porter to Board of Supervisors

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 18, 2018

In the second Board of Supervisors election in as many months, Johnson County voters elected Democrat Royceann Porter to be their fifth representative on the board on Tuesday, maintaining the board’s...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Hawkeye football’s Nate Stanley won’t seek NFL feedback

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 17, 2018

On Monday, Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley discussed his NFL prospects. The junior quarterback, which ESPN’s Mel Kiper listed as the No. 7 signal caller on his 2019 quarterback big board just weeks...