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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

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Iowa head coach Jan Jensen talks to reporters during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March. 2, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 81-66.

Press Box Banter | Jan Jensen to debut in her first post-season as head coach

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer March 3, 2025

March is here and the month’s madness nears.  Iowa Women’s Basketball closed its regular season on Sunday. A Senior Day win against Wisconsin. Both the Badgers and the Hawkeyes will travel to...

Fran McCaffery calls to the team during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Press Box Banter | Being frank about Fran McCaffrey’s offense

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer February 16, 2025

Snow is on the ground but spring sports are here. Press Box Banter is back for the spring season, but first a recap on the last few months of winter sports.  Iowa Men’s Basketball's 4-8 Big Ten...

Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media. (Isabella Tisdale/ The Daily Iowan)

Press Box Banter | Getting to know Stremlow

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer November 23, 2024

Taylor Stremlow is a first-year guard on the Iowa women’s basketball team. Her dynamic game has allowed her to make an impactful start on the court. Stremlow is currently averaging about 15 minutes...

Iowa players huddle after a timeout during an Iowa women’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye arena in Iowa City on Wednesday Nov, 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated Toledo 94-57.

Press Box Banter | Iowa’s basketball teams start season off strong, undefeated

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer November 15, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball will take on Washington State Friday, November 15 with a 3-0 record. Iowa women’s basketball defeated Toledo State on Wednesday, putting them at 3-0 record as well. Press...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs into the end zone for an Iowa tocuhdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Press Box Banter | Offensive Opportunities

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer November 8, 2024

Iowa’s offense averages twice as many offensive points this season compared to last fall. They are currently ranked fourth in the Big Ten, tied with Penn State. Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan warms up during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Sullivan threw one pass for 12 yards. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Press Box Banter | Brendan’s Back

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer November 2, 2024

In a press conference on Tuesday, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz announced that Brendan Sullivan –Iowa’s QB 2–will be starting this weekend vs. Wisconsin. Cade McNamara is out on injury. Press Box Banter...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs the ball during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

Press Box Banter | If you can’t beat them, join them

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 25, 2024

Following a tough loss to the Michigan State Spartans last weekend in East Lansing, the Iowa Hawkeyes return to Kinnick this weekend to face-off against the Northwestern Wildcats. The Hawkeyes are favored...

Goalkeeper Macy Enneking high fives teammates before a soccer match between the University of Iowa and Baylor University at the Iowa Soccer Complex  in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 3-0.

Press Box Banter | Iowa women’s soccer goalie on saving shots and trying to score

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 18, 2024

Macy Enneking used to be a power forward. The last time Enneking scored a goal was in high school. Now, her safe hands have only let eight goals slip in the last 15 games.  Press Box Banter is The...

An Iowa women’s rugby player warms up with teammates before a practice at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields on Sept. 26, 2024. Despite a lack of athletics funding, the team self-funds to
travel around the Midwest for matches.

Press Box Banter | ‘We were kind of left behind:’ How the Iowa women’s club rugby team became a forgotten contact sport

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 4, 2024

In order to compete in an All-Star competition this past summer in Austin, Texas, Alia Springer had to ask for outside funding and donations. As a member of a club sport, Springer and her teammates do...

Aug 6, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Brittany Brown (USA) celebrates her third place finish in the women's 200m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.

Press Box Banter | Is Iowa an underdog?

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer September 20, 2024

Brittany Brown finished the 200M in 22.20 during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, making her the first woman to earn an individual Olympic medal in Iowa Track and Field program history.  Press Box...

Iowa State players celebrate following a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Press Box Banter | Down to one

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer September 15, 2024

The 1-1 Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the 0-2 Troy Titans this weekend after they fell short to Iowa State. Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode,...

Iowa linebackers Seth Benson, Jay Higgins, and Jack Campbell pose for a photo with defensive back Riley Moss during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Campbell plans to enter the NFL Draft this year. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Press Box Banter | “In college football, every game is a must-win.”

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer August 30, 2024

The Hawkeyes went 10-2 last season, clinching the last-ever Big Ten West title. As the team faces off against Illinois State with their head Hawkeye sidelined, will the Hawkeyes start their season...