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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Children play in a fountain during day eight of the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa state fairgrounds in Des Moines on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Iowa State Fair brings nostalgia, new experiences to fairgoers

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 20, 2024

DES MOINES — Long-time Iowa State Fairgoer Jeff Rotert, 60, of Altoona, IA, hasn’t missed the event in 55 years. Rotert takes joy in sharing the fair experience — he initiates newcomers to the...

President Joe Biden reacts during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Biden touts record, endorses Harris in Democratic National Convention Speech

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 19, 2024

President Joe Biden touted his domestic policy record, discussed his 52 years of public service, and enthusiastically endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in his nearly hour-long speech during the...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Jay Higgins, Sebastian Castro named preseason All-Americans by the Associated Press

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 19, 2024

At the end of the 2023 season, Iowa football’s Jay Higgins and Sebastian Castro were named second and third-team All-Americans, respectively, by the Associated Press. Yet just a matter of months...

The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

Iowa golfer Noah Kent finishes runner-up in U.S. Amateur, earns exemption into 2025 Masters

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 18, 2024

Iowa second-year men’s golfer Noah Kent has exploded onto the national golf scene as he finished runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, on...

Fairgoers buy food from stands during day eight of the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa state fairgrounds in Des Moines on Thursday, August. 15, 2024.

Food vendors dish out fair staples, elevated recipes at the Iowa State Fair

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 16, 2024

DES MOINES — Food vendors supply thousands of Iowa State Fairgoers with staples; however, an increasing number of attendees means more tastes and diets to cater to. Many vendors explore new recipes...

The Epenesa family greets Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Four-star recruit Iose Epenesa continues his family’s legacy, commits to Iowa football

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 15, 2024

The Epenesa bloodline continues to run through Iowa City.  The latest addition comes from Iose, an ESPN 2025 four-star recruit who committed to the Hawkeyes on Thursday. Epenesa, whose father, Eppy,...

Kinnick Stadium is seen during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Five takeaways from Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter August 10, 2024

Hawkeye fans got their first glimpse of this year’s Iowa football team at Kids’ Day at Kinnick. With the season opener against Illinois State rapidly approaching, here are five takeaways from Saturday’s...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball for practice drills during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Column | Kids’ Day at Kinnick practice exposes quarterback quandary between McNamara and Sullivan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

Was there punting? Yep. Was there running? Oh yeah. Was there excitement? Just look at the three boys in the stands waving their shirts overhead. In what has become an annual tradition, Hawkeye fans...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara running drills during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Five things to watch for at Iowa’s Kids Day at Kinnick

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

Compared to its annual spring practice, Iowa football’s open session on Kids Day at Kinnick proves to be far more valuable for curious fans. With just a matter of weeks before the Hawkeyes open up...

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester answers questions from the media during the Iowa football media day on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Iowa Football Media Day Notebook | How new offense reshapes receivers and offensive line play

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

For Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, success on offense is a simple equation – quarterback plus offensive line equals points on the board. While that may seem obvious, the Hawkeyes suffered a rash of...

Kinnick Stadium is seen before the Iowa football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Iowa announces new security system for Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 9, 2024

Football season is just around the corner in Iowa City, and Iowa Athletics is prioritizing security this fall.  Beginning with the 2024 season, all gates into Kinnick Stadium will be equipped with...

Thomas Gilman (left) wrestles Spencer Lee in the 57 kilogram best-of-three championship series during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center April 20, 2024, in State College. Lee won the first bout, 6-3.

Hawks in the Olympics | Lee grabs silver in men’s freestyle wrestling

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 8, 2024

Former Hawkeye wrestling legend Spencer Lee began his journey for the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics today, competing in the 57-kilogram weight class of the men’s freestyle wrestling event. Round...