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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 defensive coordinator Phil Parker listens to a staffer during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa defensive coordinator wins Broyles Award, given to best assistant coach in college football

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 5, 2023

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named the Broyles Award winner, given to the best assistant coach in college football. After losing seven defensive starters from last year's squad,...

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas passes the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Labas completed 14 passes for 139 yards. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football third-string quarterback Joe Labas enters transfer portal

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2023

Iowa second-year quarterback Joe Labas entered the NCAA transfer portal, it was announced on Tuesday, having not played one snap this season despite a struggling Iowa offense. Labas, a former four-star...

Tony Perkins takes a breath after North Florida shoots a ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys, 103-78.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Purdue, 87-68, on the road to open up conference play

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 4, 2023

Iowa and Purdue are the top two scoring teams in the Big Ten conference. The scoring certainly lived up to the hype in this game – for Purdue at least.  The fourth-ranked Boilermakers dropped...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach and Drake forward Anna Miller fight for a rebound during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Drake had 34 total rebounds compared to Iowa’s 26. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball on win streak before Cy-Hawk matchup

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 4, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa women's basketball team will be back on the road on Wednesday when the Hawkeyes travel to Hilton Coliseum in Ames to take on Iowa State in the annual Cy-Hawk game. The Hawkeyes are coming...

Mercy Hospital Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Mercy Iowa City faces millions in legal fees from bankruptcy proceedings

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor December 4, 2023

lmost a month after a bankruptcy court approved the sale of Mercy Iowa City to the University of Iowa, lawyers for both sides are collecting fees accrued for working on the case. The most notable of...

The bar at X-golf is seen in Coralville on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. X-golf offers drinks, golf simulators, and other games for patrons.

Cedar Rapids bar X-Golf pours until Iowa football scores

Sydney Becker, News Reporter December 4, 2023

Iowa’s shutout against Michigan on Saturday wasn’t a loss for everyone. Fans watching the game at X-Golf in Cedar Rapids took advantage of the “Pour Until Iowa Scores” beer promotion — racking...

Kale is seen at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

Johnson County supervisors incentivize pesticide reduction

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter December 4, 2023

After a loss in Iowa soil nutrients because of farming practices, Johnson County will implement incentives and tests to improve and protect soil health in the county. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

A Coralville police car is seen in Coralville on Sunday Dec. 3, 2023.

Coralville police traffic stops from 2021-23 show racial disparities in new study

Jack Moore, News Reporter December 3, 2023

New data presented to the Coralville Police Advisory Board suggests racial disparities in Coralville police traffic stops — particularly among African American drivers during the day. The most notable...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Petras averaged 4.7 yards per pass.

Former Iowa football quarterback Spencer Petras commits to Utah State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

Former Iowa football quarterback Spencer Petras announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he has committed to Utah State. Petras entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer on Nov....

Iowa football pplayers and coaches walk onto the field before the Big Ten championship 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 to face Tennessee in Citrus Bowl

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

The No. 17 Iowa football team will take on No. 21 Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Kickoff is set for noon, and the game will be broadcast on ABC....

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Clark shot 10-of-20 in field goals, scoring 24 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 99-65.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball flies as unit in efficient win over Bowling Green

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 3, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team put up a dominant offensive performance in the 99-65 win over Bowling Green on Saturday.  The Hawkeyes finished the game shooting 66.7 percent from the field,...

Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill to end the game 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. Moore had one tackle.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 3, 2023

Passing Offense: C+ The skill gap between Iowa’s wide receiver unit and the Wolverines' secondary was made clear early on in the game as starters Nico Ragaini and Kaleb Brown struggled to make any...

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