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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 back Quinn Schulte looks to tackle Iowa Wide receiver Kaleb Brown during a scrimmage at a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes held a free open practice for fans.

Conversation creating continuity: How a meal at Pullman Diner changed the fate of the Iowa defense

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

Some of the best conversations happen at the dinner table. For Iowa football, it was a meal at Pullman Diner in downtown Iowa City that ultimately changed the fate of the program. Coming off...

Iowa women’s shot put thrower Kat Moody releases a throw during the Musco Twilight track meet hosted at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City Iowa on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Field events fly at Iowa’s Musco Twilight

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

Despite the cool, breezy conditions, the Hawkeyes put on a show at the Musco Twilight —Iowa’s first and only home track and field meet of the outdoor season. Field event finishes The field...

Runners competing in the en’s 1500m final run down the front stretch during the Musco Twilight track meet hosted at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City Iowa on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Photos: Musco Twilight track meet

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist April 21, 2024

Fans came to Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on a cold Saturday afternoon to watch the Musco Twilight meet for the conclusion of the Iowa track home season on Saturday.  Athletes competed under 14 different...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill completes a drill during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Iowa quarterbacks Deacon Hill and Marco Lainez making the most of borrowed time

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 20, 2024

As the hit Panic! At The Disco song, “High Hopes,” blared over the loudspeakers at Kinnick Stadium during Iowa football’s open spring practice, many of the fans in attendance shared the same...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill passes the ball to running back Kaleb Johnson during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Iowa football spring practice column | Hawkeye offense still in the rebuilding process as transfer portral looms

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor April 20, 2024

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz summed up his team’s progress over 15 spring practices in one play – a red-zone toss to a wide-open receiver that missed by two feet. This miscue occurred...

Iowa wide receiver Alex Eichmann laughs with Iowa wide receiver Graham Friedrichsen during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes held a free open practice for fans.

Photos: 2024 Iowa football spring practice

Isabella Tisdale, Emma Calabro, and Emily Nyberg April 20, 2024

Iowa football held a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Gates opened to fans at 9:45 a.m., with the two-hour practice kicking off at 10:45 a.m. Iowa's starting quarterback Deacon Hill,...

Thomas Gilman (left) wrestles Spencer Lee in the 57 kilogram best-of-three championship series during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center April 20, 2024, in State College. Lee won the first bout, 6-3.

Former Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee wins Olympic Team Trials

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 20, 2024

Spencer Lee is one step closer to representing the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The former Iowa wrestler and current Hawkeye Wrestling Club member won the Olympic Team Trials at 57...

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.

Iowa football notebook | Coordinators update schemes, personnel, position battles

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor April 18, 2024

Iowa football coordinators Tim Lester, Phil Parker, and LeVar Woods spoke to the media for about 20 minutes each on Thursday afternoon. Lester is the freshest face of the trio, having taken over the...

Iowa guard Molly Davis waves to fans during a season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

Former Iowa women’s basketball guard Molly Davis recovering from knee surgery

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 18, 2024

Former Iowa women's basketball guard Molly Davis had knee surgery Thursday morning, according to current Hawkeye forward AJ Ediger on a TikTok livestream. The two live together in Iowa City, and...

Iowa’s Amber Aesoph cheers on runners during the women’s mile during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational & Multi at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Iowa track and field prepares for first home outdoor meet

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporters April 18, 2024

Before Iowa’s first home track meet of the season, the team competed coast to coast. Coastal competition  On April 11, a duo of Hawkeyes took the track for the Bryan Clay Invitational in California...

Iowa infielder Blake Guerin and utility player Andy Nelson embrace before a baseball game between Bradley and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves 11-6.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Bradley

Ryan Paris, Photojournalist April 18, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Bradley Braves at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 17th, 2024 for a stand-alone game. The Hawkeyes powered past the Braves with a late surge to win 11-6. Bradley...

Iowa players high five after securing the win after a baseball game between St. Thomas and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies 17-11.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s midweek victory over Bradley

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 17, 2024

The Iowa baseball team defeated the Bradley Braves in a hard-fought midweek contest. The Hawkeyes trailed 6-3 at one point, but patient hitting and solid pitching led them to victory. With the triumph,...

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