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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa players carry Floyd the big off the field during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Austin Blythe drafted by Indianapolis

April 30, 2016

With the 248th pick in the NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Austin Blythe, preserving Iowa's now 39-year streak of having a former Hawkeye selected in the event. Blythe was projected as high...

Iowa's Mahnee Watts crosses the finish line in first place during the women's 800 meters at the 2016 Drake Relays in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2016. Watts won with a time of 2:07.93 and took home her very first Drake flag. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Watts Delivers a Highlight for Women’s Track

Connor Sindberg, [email protected] April 29, 2016

DES MOINES, Iowa – Mahnee Watts provided a spark on a gloomy day, capturing the first 800-meter Drake Relays title in program history. The 800-meter victory and winning time of 2:07.93 comes as...

Both Iowa teams lineup for the first snap during the Spring Game at Kinnick Stadium on April 23. The defense beat the offense, 20-18. (The Daily Iowan/Alex Kroeze)

Iowa football fills two coaching positions

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] April 29, 2016

The Iowa football team announced that two staff positions had been filled on Friday. Broderick Binns will take over the Director of Player Development position, while Tyler Barnes is the Hawkeye's...

Both Iowa teams lineup for the first snap during the Spring Game at Kinnick Stadium on April 23. The defense beat the offense, 20-18. (The Daily Iowan/Alex Kroeze)

All quiet on the football front 

April 25, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] It has been a relatively quiet spring football period for the Hawkeyes. Outside of a transfer and a couple position battles, nothing of much note has changed....

Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Defense tops offense in spring game

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] April 23, 2016

The final score of the 2016 Iowa spring game was 20-18 in favor of the defense. It doesn't matter, of course. The score of a inter-squad scrimmage is rarely the topic of much debate, but in this...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Football scores major recruit 

April 20, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa’s 2017 recruiting class was already good before four-star Texas running back Eno Benjamin committed to play for the Hawkeyes on Monday. Now it’s on...

The Iowa spirit squad runs before the team before the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

DB Fleming to transfer 

April 20, 2016

Iowa defensive back Maurice Fleming has decided to exercise his graduate-transfer option and will attempt to find another school to play for this season. Fleming was listed as Iowa’s starting cornerback...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Benjamin picks Iowa

April 18, 2016

The already hallowed 2017 recruiting class just got a little better for the Iowa football team. Eno Benjamin, a 4-star running back recruit from Texas choose the Hawkeyes over a number of other programs....

Iowa defensive end Drew Ott runs to grab the ball from a Nebraska fumbled punt in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Ott scored a touchdown off the play. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

NCAA says no to Ott hardship waiver

April 13, 2016

Drew Ott will not be part of the 2016-17 Iowa football team as the NCAA denied his medical hardship waiver request, according to various media reports. Always considered a long-shot hope, Ott's process...

Observations from Valley Stadium

Observations from Valley Stadium

April 10, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] For the last four years, the Hawkeye football team has showcased itself to central Iowa in a practice in West Des Moines. It’s a bit of a recruiting tool...

Iowa Football — Notes from West Des Moines

Iowa Football — Notes from West Des Moines

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] April 8, 2016

On a cold, windy day at West Des Moines Valley Stadium, the Hawkeye faithful got their first look at the 2015-16 iteration of the Iowa football team at the annual open practice. The team, of course,...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

UPDATED: Ott still sits in limbo 

March 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] As the clock continues to tick on the NCAA’s decision on whether Drew Ott will be granted a medical redshirt and another year of eligibility, the frustration...