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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s No. 1 141-pound Real Woods walks onto the mat before wrestling Oregon State’s No. 20 Cleveland Belton during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Woods defeated Belton by technical fall, 18-3. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling takes on Iowa State in Ames

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 26, 2023

AMES, Iowa — The fourth-ranked Iowa men's wrestling team will have a tall task against No. 8 Iowa State in front of a packed Hilton Coliseum on Sunday. The match is set for 2 p.m. and will be...

Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball routs FGCU, 100-62, in Bluder’s 500th Hawkeye win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team routed Florida Gulf Coast, 100-62, in the second round of the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, on Saturday night — marking Iowa head coach...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark listens during a timeout at a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball leads entire way to 98-59 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne in first round of Gulf Coast Showcase

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team led the Purdue Fort-Wayne Mastodons the whole game at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, on Friday night, closing out with a 98-59 win in the first round of the...

Iowa's Marshall Meeder kicks a 33-yard game-winning field goal during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Marshall Meeder hits game-winning field goal against Nebraska in Hawkeye debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Marshall Meeder thought his football career was over. After finishing his third season at Central Michigan, the placekicker was ready to "move on in his life" and focus on his...

Iowa City band Two Canes performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | Two Canes

DI staff November 24, 2023

This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin Trainor...

Iowa football defensive linemen reach for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Live updates | Iowa football closes out regular season at Nebraska

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. – Fresh off of a thrilling 15-13 win over Illinois to clinch the Big Ten West title outright, the No. 17 Iowa football team will look to finish its regular season strong against Nebraska...

Kansas State guard Serena Sundell blocks Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s pass during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Sundell played for 39 minutes and had five rebounds. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back in action in Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball team will return to action this weekend to participate in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 4-1 overall, last beating...

President of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats introduces three republican presidential candidates during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event, moderated by Vander Plaats, began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats endorses Ron DeSantis

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

Bob Vander Plaats, an influential leader among Iowa evangelicals — one of Iowa’s most influential voting blocks — endorsed presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, just days...

The Iowa City City Council listens to public comment during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Portion of Dubuque Street to be entirely reconstructed next spring

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 21, 2023

A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Washington Street and Iowa Avenue will be entirely reconstructed starting in spring 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2024. The Iowa...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Alfred Younes sentenced to five years in prison for aiding escape of son, former UI student Ali Younes’ escape

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 21, 2023

Alfred Younes, the father of former University of Iowa student and attempted murder suspect Ali Younes, was sentenced on Tuesday to a five-year prison sentence with a chance of parole. He was also...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to join ‘ManningCast’ during Monday Night Football

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 20, 2023

Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark will watch her favorite NFL team in a different light on Monday night. Clark, a lifelong Chiefs fan, will join ex-NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates scoring a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball earns bounce-back win over Drake, shows improved shooting

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team earned a bounce-back win over the Drake Bulldogs, 113-90, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on a Sunday night of much better shooting. The Hawkeyes came back nicely...