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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

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Contributed photo of Kid Captain Galilea Gonzalez.

Kid Captain Galilea Gonzalez to celebrate recovery at Kinnick

Sabine Martin, News Editor September 16, 2021

Pedro Gonzalez nominated his 10-year-old daughter, Galilea Gonzalez, to be a Kid Captain two years ago because of the resiliency she showed at a young age. Galilea will take the field on Saturday...

Iowa players Zach VanValkenburg, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Tyler Linderbaum discuss Iowa football on Big Ten Network during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, power rankings for Week 3

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Assistant Sports Editor Chloe Peterson ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 3 conference contest in Around the Big Ten. Here are the full rankings, along...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Joe Skates during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 3 games

DI Staff September 16, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Kent State vs. No. 5 Iowa game — as well as four other contests —...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla throws the football during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

One-on-one with Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

Daily Iowan: First off, I just talked to Monte [Pottebaum] about it. Who is the best golfer on the team? Alex Padilla: I've never played with him before, but I’ve heard Jamison Heinz is pretty...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones catches a ball for a touchdown during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Iowa football not letting up ahead of Kent State matchup

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Iowa senior wide receiver Charlie Jones thinks the Mid-American Conference deserves more credit. Jones played for the University of Buffalo, a MAC school, for the first two years of his college...

Iowa defender Sara Wheaton goes to kick the ball during the Iowa Soccer game against Southeast Missouri State on Sep. 12, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri 2-0.

Iowa soccer set to face Northwestern in Big Ten opener

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

Iowa soccer has faced an uphill battle playing Northwestern in recent seasons, as the Hawkeyes have not defeated the Wildcats since Nov. 7, 2014, the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament. Since...

Right side Courtney Buzzerio goes for a kill against two Ball State blockers during the volleyball match between Iowa and Ball State on Friday, Sept 10, 2021. The Cardinals defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Iowa volleyball set for Mile High Invitational

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

After six-straight losses to begin the fall 2021 season, Iowa volleyball picked up its first win against Iowa State last weekend in the annual Cy-Hawk Series Tournament. The Hawkeyes swept the Cyclones...

Iowa midfielder/forward Ellie Holley attempts to score a goal during the Iowa Field Hockey Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Wake Forest on Aug. 27, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Wake Forest 5-3.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey to kick off Big Ten play against Indiana

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

Hawkeye field hockey took care of business to begin the 2021 fall season, as Iowa went 6-0 through its nonconference slate, outscoring its opponents, 33-4. Through four weeks of the season, Iowa...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Will to win: How Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum became the nation’s best center

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Coaching has always come naturally to Solon’s Todd Linderbaum — with one exception. At halftime of a Tipton High School boys’ basketball game circa 2004, Linderbaum was trying to prepare...

Iowa runner Nick Trattner races Drake’s Enzo Marie at the Hawkeye Invite at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Trattner and Marie finished second (18:22.1) and third (18:22.8), respectively.

Iowa cross country prepared for Dirksen-Greeno Invitational

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Mahoney Park Golf Course in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the Dirksen-Greeno Invitational this Saturday. Mahoney Park hosted the 2018 Big...

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland waits for questions from the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Copeland, wide receiver room looking to increase production

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2021

Iowa’s wide receiving corps has been left in the dust in the first two games of the 2021 season. In a Zoom meeting with reporters Wednesday, Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland said he didn’t...

Iowa runner Gabby Skopec competes in the Hawkeye Invite meet at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa women’s cross country relies on upperclassmen for leadership

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 15, 2021

For the last four years, Emma Gordon and Gabby Skopec have participated in one common activity: Running. Gordon has raced for Iowa’s cross country and track teams since 2018. Skopec started running...

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