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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa women’s golf freshman Shanynn Vogler looking to make an impact

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter August 22, 2022

As Iowa women’s golf kicked off fall practices on Monday, the Hawkeyes welcomed four new freshmen to the 2022-23 squad. Among them is Iowa state champion Shannyn Vogler, who hails from Moline, Illinois. Vogler...

Derek Damon poses for a portrait during a press conference for the Iowa Heartlanders at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The Heartlanders announced Damon will replace former head coach Gerry Fleming as Fleming pursues opportunities overseas.

Iowa Heartlanders retain core from inaugural season, sign new players

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 21, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders have made numerous changes to their hockey operations staff and roster during its 2022 offseason. The coaching staff looks different than it did in 2021-22, though there’s a...

Herky leads the Hawkeyes to the field during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.

Opinion | Get to know The Daily Iowan’s 2022 Iowa football beat writers

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 21, 2022

I’ve learned a lot during my time as a University of Iowa student. I figured out the Iowa Memorial Union parking ramp is the worst on campus and that the English-Philosophy Building really lives up...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Arland Bruce, Keagan Johnson ready for expanded roles in Iowa football’s wide receiver room

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2022

The Iowa wide receiver room will look a lot different this season than it did in 2021. The Hawkeyes lost seniors Tyrone Tracy and Charlie Jones during the offseason. The pass-catchers transferred to...

Iowa head coach Jim Barnes speaks with the media during an Iowa women’s volleyball media conference and scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.

Photos: 2022 Iowa volleyball media day

Isabella Cervantes, Photo Editor August 21, 2022

The Iowa women’s volleyball team held a media conference and scrimmage in Xtream Arena on Saturday.  The team split up by colors. One team was black and the other being gold. Many fans gathered to...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey runs the ball during a drill during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday Aug. 13, 2022.

Big Ten strikes media rights deal with CBS, FOX, and NBC

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 18, 2022

The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday that has agreed to a seven-year media rights deal with CBS, FOX, and NBC worth more than $7 billion. The new deal is set to take effect on July 1, 2023,...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans. Iowa looks to fill the role of kicker for 2022 after former kicker Caleb Shudak signed with Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.

Iowa football’s kicking competition heats up during Kids Day at Kinnick

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 13, 2022

The Iowa football team hasn’t announced a starting kicker for the 2022 season. Two Hawkeyes are currently competing for the job. True freshman Drew Stevens and sophomore Aaron Blom made 15 kicks in...

Iowa walks onto the field with the 2022 kid captains during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans.

Photos: 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald August 13, 2022

Iowa hosted its 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes introduced several new kid captains to fans.  After the kid captains got to meet players and coaches on the field,...

Iowa forward Ellie Otto battles with Northern Illinois defender Kylie Hermeyer during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer picks up exhibition win against Drake, looks to regular season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter August 13, 2022

The Hawkeyes picked up a 4-0 win over the Drake Bulldogs in an exhibition match on Friday. Iowa controlled most of the game and outshot Drake, 22-4, with fifth year Hailey Rydberg and graduate transfer...

Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The No. 1 ranked 2022 recruit from Iowa committed to the Hawkeyes in December. Nwankpa received other offers from schools like Alabama, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.

Photos: 2022 Iowa football media day

Iowa football hosted its 2022 media day outside Kinnick Stadium on Friday. Iowa quarterback Spencer ​​Petras said the team is excited to compete this season.  “You never know how good a team...

Iowa safety Xavier Nwankpa interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa football practice facility in Iowa City on Aug. 12, 2022.

Defensive back Xavier Nwankpa picking up Iowa defense

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 12, 2022

Though he’s not listed on Iowa football’s preseason two-deep depth chart, freshman defensive back Xavier Nwankpa is still trying to get better. Multiple outlets listed the Pleasant Hill, Iowa, product...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa Football practice facility in Iowa City on Aug. 12, 2022.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz provides injury updates ahead of Kids Day at Kinnick

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 12, 2022

Iowa football's wide receiving corps has been thinned out by injuries during the offseason. Sophomore Keagan Johnson and redshirt freshman Brody Brecht are both working through injuries ahead of the...

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