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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football ends season on high note, a game that reflected the season as a whole

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] January 18, 2018
Iowa won its first bowl game since 2010 this year, and even though a lot has happened since then, it turns out the game was reflective of the season.
Iowa offensive linemen James Daniels gestures for the crowd to quiet down during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

James Daniels declares for NFL Draft

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 5, 2018

James Daniels, Iowa's starting center for the past two seasons, announced Jan. 5 via Instagram that he would forgo his final season of eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft. Au revoir A...

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson attempts to intercept a pass during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson declares for NFL Draft

January 3, 2018

After leading major college football in interceptions (8) and total passes defended (26), Iowa All-American cornerback Josh Jackson has decided to forgo his senior season as a Hawkeye and enter the NFL...

Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Photos: 2017 New Era Pinstripe Bowl Game

December 28, 2017

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Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa snaps bowl-game losing streak, beats Boston College, 27-20, in Pinstripe Bowl

December 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — After six years and 364 days, Iowa finally broke its bowl-game curse. For the first time since Dec. 28, 2010, the Hawkeyes...

Boston College wide receiver Kobay White (9) catches the ball over Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The score going into the second half is 17-10. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Pinstripe Bowl halftime report

December 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — It seems as though the bowl-game version of Iowa showed up for the sixth-straight time. After one half of football, the Hawkeyes...

New Era Pinstripe Bowl will host Iowa and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, NY on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Pregame and Hawkeye Huddle

December 27, 2017

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New Era Pinstripe Bowl will host Iowa and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, NY on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa ready and geared up for Boston College

December 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — Today’s the day. It’s been a wild ride of a season, with highs such as Ohio State and lows such as Purdue, but it’s...

The Playwright Irish Pub in New York City hosted Hawkeye Happy Hour on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. The Playwright is the alumni bar for the NYC Metro I Club and has hosted their meet ups for two years now. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Playwright Iowa Alumni Bar, NYC

December 27, 2017

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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley is interviewed during a media availability on Dec. 25, 2017 at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wadley’s final game a homecoming

December 26, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — It may be one last go-round with the Iowa football team for all the seniors, but for Akrum Wadley, this one is extra special. When...

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz held a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from head coaches press conference

December 26, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Boston College head coach Steve Addazio addressed the media in a press conference at Yankee...

Rockefeller Center in New York City is filled with people on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Christmas Day in New York City

December 26, 2017

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