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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa swimmers sing the fight song after a meet against the University of Northern Iowa  at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. After cutting four sports at the end of the 2020-21 academic year, the university of Iowa athletics department reinstated women’s swimming and diving in February. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes 159-133.

Iowa women’s swim and dive falls to Nebraska in Lincoln

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

Nebraska soundly defeated the University of Iowa women’s swimming team at the Devaney Center Natatorium in Lincoln Saturday, 193-59. Fifty-nine is the Hawkeyes’ lowest point total of the year....

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Iowa football’s special teams consistent throughout first half of season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

Iowa football’s special teams unit has been the X-factor for the Hawkeyes this season. Sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Shudak has converted on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts this season, and...

Iowas Mac McClear drives the ball during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear returns to form

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear had a stellar sophomore season last spring, claiming the individual medalist title at the Big Ten Tournament. The conference tournament was McClear’s second individual...

University of Iowa forward Alyssa Walker pushes University of Minnesota defender Abi Frandsen to move the ball around University of Minnesota defender Delaney Stekr during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Iowa soccer draws against Wisconsin to end regular season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

The Iowa soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw at Wisconsin on Sunday. The Hawkeyes got on the board first with a goal from graduate forward Alyssa Walker in the sixth minute. Defender Sam Cary sent...

Iowa Heartlanders hockey players pursue the puck against the Kansas City Mavericks at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 22, 2021. The Heartlanders won the game, 7-4.

Iowa Heartlanders fall to Kansas City

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders allowed two goals in the final minute against the Kansas City Mavericks on Saturday night, leading to a 5-3 loss at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri. Maverick forward...

Iowa right-side hitter Courtney Buzzerio reaches for the ball during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball falls to Northwestern

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

Iowa volleyball fell to Northwestern, 3-1, on Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, for its 12th consecutive loss. But the Hawkeyes avoided the sweep, winning their first set in eight...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football team ranked No. 9 in Week 9 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2021

The Iowa football team is back in the top 10. Coming off their bye week, the Hawkeyes (6-1 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) jumped up two spots to No. 9 in the country in this week's Associated Press poll....

Fans look on at Kansas City Mavericks hockey players at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Oct. 22, 2021. The Mavericks lost to the Iowa Heartlanders, 7-4. The game was the first in Heartlanders history.

Home crowd a factor in Iowa Heartlanders’ win over Kansas City Mavericks

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 23, 2021

A new chant rang through Xtream Arena for the first time Friday night. Nearly 4,100 fans at the venue belted “Let’s go ‘Landers,” throughout the first game in Iowa Heartlanders franchise history. The...

Iowa Heartlanders hockey players pursue the puck against the Kansas City Mavericks at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 22, 2021. The Heartlanders won the game, 7-4.

Iowa Heartlanders win first game in franchise history

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 23, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders were prepared to put on a show for their fans as soon as they walked out of the tunnel at Xtream ahead of their first-ever game Friday night. Iowa forward Ryan Kuffner scored...

The Scoreboard: Oct. 22, 2021

The Scoreboard: Oct. 22, 2021

October 22, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Chris Werner are joined by Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read to talk Iowa football's loss to Purdue, the Hawkeyes' College Football Playoff...

Iowa’s Zoe Pawloski finishes the 100 yard butterfly against the University of Northern Iowa at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Pawloski finished fifth with a time of 1:04.73. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes 159-133.

Iowa women’s swim and dive ready for road matchup with Nebraska

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 22, 2021

The Iowa women’s swim and dive team is set for a matchup with Nebraska in Lincoln Saturday. The Cornhuskers are currently 1-0 on the season. The Hawkeyes are 0-2. Iowa has never started a season...

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