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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 punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa takes on Iowa State in first Cy-Hawk game in Kinnick since 2018

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa and Iowa State are set to battle in the first Cy-Hawk rivalry game at Kinnick Stadium since 2018. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones will kick off at 3:05 Saturday and the contest will air on Big Ten Network. Iowa...

Kid captain Audrey Schneller speaks with head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Kid Captain Audrey Schneller defies odds after seven years of UIHC treatments to join Iowa football on field

Kate Perez, News Editor September 8, 2022

Audrey Schneller has been coming to Iowa City since she was an infant. While the past seven years have been filled with eye exams, this time she’s coming back to town as a Kid Captain, not a hospital...

Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Ferentz interacts with the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Brian Ferentz talks Iowa football’s offense, how the Hawkeyes can improve

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter September 7, 2022

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz didn’t evade responsibility for the Hawkeyes’ 166-yard performance against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Sept. 3. While Iowa managed to...

Iowa Citys City Park Pool on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Over 800 Iowa City residents sign petition against City Park Pool changes

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2022

Iowa City residents are rejecting a newly proposed design for City Park Pool.  A petition with over 800 signatures was presented in front of the Iowa City City Council during the public comment section...

John Muriello performs in the University of Iowa Theater Departments production of Sunday in the Park With George on Monday, March 4th, 2019.

Former UI professor taught students despite accusations of child pornography, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor September 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article makes brief mention of instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use.  A former University of Iowa School of...

Contributed photo from Montala Carruthers.

Paws at Iowa advocates for therapy animals for all

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 5, 2022

Paws at Iowa is looking to bring therapy animals to campus to improve students’ overall mental health and wellbeing. While the University of Iowa provides therapy dog services on campus around...

Iowa player Alex Wesneski waits for the ball after scoring a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and St. Louis at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens, 6-0. Wesneski scored two goals and played 26 minutes.

Iowa field hockey’s Alex Wesneski off to hot start

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 5, 2022

For Iowa field hockey’s Alex Wesneski, the ascension from role player to top scorer has been a winding road.  As a true freshman in 2020-21, Wesneski saw playing time in all eighteen games and...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson makes a move after a reception during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Sophomore wideout Keagan Johnson missing from Iowa football’s Week 2 depth chart

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 5, 2022

The Iowa football team released its Week 2 depth chart ahead of Saturday's Cy-Hawk game at Kinnick Stadium on Monday. Three names were unexpectedly missing from the Hawkeyes' two-deep: Keagan Johnson,...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor puts the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Taylor punted for 479 yards.

‘This kid is a freak’: Tory Taylor’s 10 punts aid Iowa in season-opening win

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa players spent a lot of time near the South Dakota State goal line on Saturday afternoon, but they weren't scoring any touchdowns. Instead, the Hawkeyes were downing Tory Taylor's punts deep in...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Iowa football wins unconventional season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Offense was optional Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, as the Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3. The only offensive players to score were placekickers Aaron...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

Live updates | Iowa takes on South Dakota State in season opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa and South Dakota State will meet to begin the 2022 football season on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Kinnick Stadium.  The Hawkeyes and Jackrabbits have never played before. Iowa finished the 2021...

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas talks with moderator Charity Nebbe during An Evening with Gabby Douglas put on by the UI Lecture Committee at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 1.

UI Lecture Committee hosts ‘An Evening with Gabby Douglas’ at Hancher Auditorium

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

When 2012 Olympic gymnastic all-around gold medalist Gabby Douglas first came to Iowa in 2011, she couldn’t believe what she was seeing out of her airplane window. “I'm originally from Virginia...

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