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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 linebacker Jay Higgins answers a question during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Higgins spoke to reporters about his return to Iowa next season. “Over the last four years, I built a great relationship with obviously my teammates and the coaching staff that the University of Iowa has,” Higgins said. “…I just felt like if I came back another year, I could be a better football player.”

Linebacker Jay Higgins to forego NFL Draft, return to Iowa next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 26, 2023

Hawkeye fans received encouraging news just days ahead of the Citrus Bowl against Tennessee. Linebacker Jay Higgins announced he will return to Iowa for a fifth season and forego the 2024 NFL Draft....

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

UI police investigate shots fired on South Van Buren Street

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor December 25, 2023

The University of Iowa Police Department reported shots fired on the 200 block of S. Van Buren St. in Iowa City on early Monday morning. Law enforcement officers are on scene investigating the shooting...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball extends to 12-1 with 98-69 win over Loyola-Chicago, triple-double from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team extended its record to 12-1 with a 98-69 win over Loyola-Chicago inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena to close this season’s non-conference play on Thursday night. Iowa...

Nikki Haley speaks to the audience during a Women for Nikki town hall in Davenport on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Haley spoke about her goals as president including veteran care, securing the border, and abortion laws

Haley vows to be ‘generational leader,’ talks abortion policy at Davenport event

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor December 21, 2023

DAVENPORT, IOWA — Former U.N. Ambassador and presidential hopeful Nikki Haley pitched her candidacy as a new era for the Republican Party at a campaign event on Wednesday in the Von Maur Warehouse...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Clark played for 30 minutes and 36 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes close non-conference slate, host Loyola-Chicago

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2023

The 11-1 overall No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team is set to conclude the 2023-24 season’s non-conference play with a matchup against Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The...

No. 7 seeded 174-pound Iowa's Nelson Brands walks off the mat after a loss to Minnesota’s No. 4 Bailee O’Reily during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023. O’Reily defeated Brands, 3-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Nelson Brands’ suspension appeal denied by NCAA, ending his Iowa career

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 19, 2023

Iowa men's wrestler Nelson Brands' collegiate career is over. The 174-pounder and several of his teammates were suspended in May by the NCAA for sports gambling. The All-American appealed his suspension,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks on the sideline during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz talks hiring of new offensive coordinator, Cooper DeJean undecided on returning next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 18, 2023

Iowa fans will have to wait until 2024 to learn of the Hawkeyes' next offensive coordinator. Head coach Kirk Ferentz spoke with the media on Monday and said he has talked to three potential candidates...

No. 1 seeded 125-pound Iowa's Spencer Lee looks to the crowd after wrestling No. 16 seeded 125-pound Michigan's Jack Medley during session two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Lee defeated Medley by technical fall, 17-0.

Six Hawkeyes place in top five at Senior Nationals, earn berth to 2024 Olympic Trials

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 17, 2023

The Iowa men's and women’s wrestling programs will be represented at the 2024 Olympic Trials. Spencer Lee, Tony Cassioppi, Austin DeSanto, Alex Marinelli, Marlynne Deede, and Rose Cassioppi each...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs and greets fans during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Caitlin Clark drops 38 in homecoming at Wells Fargo Arena as Iowa stomps Cleveland State, 104-75

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 16, 2023

DES MOINES — Since the Iowa women's basketball schedule was announced earlier this year, Caitlin Clark has had Saturday night's matchup against Cleveland State circled on her calendar.  The game...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Clark shot 9-of-16 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Caitlin Clark scores 38 as No. 4 Iowa blows out Cleveland State, 104-75, at Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase in Des Moines

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 16, 2023

DES MOINES — The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team blew Cleveland State out, 104-75, at the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday. Iowa was led by star guard...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean, Tory Taylor unanimous consensus All-America

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 14, 2023

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean and Tory Taylor are unanimous consensus All-Americans. They were each recognized as first-team All-America by Walter Camp, Football Writers Association of America,...

A Donald Trump bobble head is seen before a campaign event with 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the former President expected to speak around 6 p.m..

Trump visits Coralville for campaign rally, reiterates disapproval of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ endorsement of DeSantis

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor December 13, 2023

Former President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ endorsement of GOP presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during an address in Coralville on Wednesday evening.  Trump’s...