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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 offensive coordinator Tim Lester speaks during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Jan. 31 that former senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers Tim Lester will serve as the next offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Before his move to Iowa City, Lester held the position of head coach at Western Michigan University for six seasons and served as quarterbacks coach for both Purdue and Syracuse before his head coach title at WMU.

Point/Counterpoint | Was Tim Lester a good hire?

Kenna Roering and Brad Schultz February 6, 2024

YES It would quite literally be impossible for the Iowa offense to be any worse than it was in 2023. With that being said, do I think Tim Lester was a home run hire? Not really. However, I do think...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins shoots the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Opinion | Why don’t UI students attend men’s basketball games?

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

Carver-Hawkeye Arena was one of the toughest places to play in the Big Ten for years. Over 15,000 Iowa men’s basketball fans consistently packed the house, and the Hawkeyes felt the home-court advantage...

Iowa’s Aidan King competes in the 10K race at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Friday, Nov. 13, 2021 at the Ashton Cross Country Course. King finished 126th with a time of 32:57.95.

Q&A | Get to know Iowa track and field distance runner Aidan King

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Where did you grow up? Aidan King: I spent most of my life in the Chicago suburbs in St. Charles. I was born in Texas, but I moved when I was really little. It was a little different...

Iowa’s No. 9 174-pound Patrick Kennedy points toward the crowd during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Kennedy defeated Baumann by technical fall, 19-4.

Iowa men’s wrestler Patrick Kennedy impresses after moving up to 174 this season

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

Iowa men’s wrestler Patrick Kennedy has found a new home at 174 pounds for the Hawkeyes this season after an NCAA qualification at 165 last year. Kennedy was missing from Iowa’s lineup to start...

Iowa’s Natalie Harris and Katie Petersen hug Paige Magee after she placed first in the women’s 60-meter hurdles and set a personal and meet record time of 8.07 during the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes hosted Western Illinois and Wisconsin, competing in events including the pentathlon, weight throwing, field events, and various running events at the indoor track.

Iowa women’s hurdlers realize friendship is ‘about more than track’

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

Each time an Iowa women’s track and field hurdler’s spike crosses the finish line, she has a group of teammates eager to congratulate her. Though their relationships began on the track, the hurdles...

Iowa gymnast Eva Volpe performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 195.800 to 195.425. Many fans dressed up for Taylor Swift Day at the meet.

Iowa women’s gymnastics underclassmen rise to the occasion with loss of Henderson, Kenlin

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

With two of Iowa gymnastics’ strongest competitors sidelined for much of the 2024 season, it is time for the underclassmen to rise to the occasion. Returning to the GymHawk squad this season were a...

Iowa's Seth Wallace, who was named assistant head coach on Jan. 16 and recently hired offensive coordinator Tim Lester enter a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Jan. 31 that former senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers Tim Lester will serve as the next offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Before his move to Iowa City, Lester held the position of head coach at Western Michigan University for six seasons and served as quarterbacks coach for both Purdue and Syracuse before his head coach title at WMU.

Photos: Recently hired Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester holds first press conference

Grace Smith, Photojournalist February 6, 2024

Newly hired Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester held his first press conference for media members at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday. Lester discussed his experience and...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray put together a peculiar week individually but still made a glaring impact on his team’s success.  The Kings went 3-1 on the week to remain as the fifth seed...

Nebraska gymnast Csenge Bácskay competes on bar during a gymnastics meet between No. 27. University of Iowa and No. 26 University of Nebraska at Xtream Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 196.5- 195.725. Bácskay scored 9.725 in the event, placing 9th.

Photos: Iowa gymnastics vs. Nebraska

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist February 4, 2024

The No. 27 Iowa gymnastics team fell to No. 26 Nebraska, 196.500-195.725, at Xtream Arena on Feb. 4, 2024. Iowa had stand-out performances on the floor by Emily Erb and Bailey Libby scoring 9.950 and...

Iowa gymnast Eva Volpe performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 195.800 to 195.425. Many fans dressed up for Taylor Swift Day at the meet.

Iowa gymnastics drops second consecutive competition in loss to Nebraska

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 4, 2024

The Iowa women's gymnastics team dropped its second consecutive competition in a loss to Nebraska, 196.500-195.725, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday.  The second meet without two-time All-American...

Grace and Alli Bookin-Nosbisch rest before running the 800-meter during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational & Multi at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Iowa track and field posts PRs across the country

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 4, 2024

Over the weekend, the Iowa track and field program had its first road test of the season — and it passed.  The Hawkeyes boasted 41 personal best times, three first-place finishes, and seven...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball at Maryland

Grace Smith, Photojournalist February 4, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Maryland Terrapins, 93-85, at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday night. Iowa had never won a Big Ten game at Maryland until Saturday night,...