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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

The Daily Iowan

The Iowa soccer team cheers for their teammates during the senior day celebration before the start of the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer welcomes youth athletes back to summer camp

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter July 28, 2021

Summer youth and prospect camps are a staple for most Hawkeye athletic programs, and Iowa soccer is no exception. Earlier this summer, Hawkeye soccer hosted their ID and youth camps for the first time...

The statue of Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium during Iowa football media day on Friday, August 9, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Regents approve UI’s request to name field at Kinnick Stadium after Duke Slater

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 28, 2021

The playing field inside Kinnick Stadium has a new name: Duke Slater Field. The state Board of Regents approved by consensus the University of Iowa’s request to name the playing field at Kinnick...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a basket during the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 62-57. No. 3 Iowa will go on to play No. 2 Illinois tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals.

Iowa men’s basketball team seeks to prove doubters wrong after offseason departures

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 28, 2021

The 2021 Iowa men’s basketball team doesn’t want to be defined by what it doesn’t have. Or, more specifically, who it doesn’t have. Luka Garza, Joe Wieskamp, CJ Fredrick, and Jack Nunge...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. answers questions during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. taking advantage of name, image, likeness opportunities

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 28, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — In a perfect world, Tyrone Tracy Jr. would form a partnership with Nike. Or his favorite sports drink: Bodyarmor. Now, the Hawkeye junior wide receiver has the chance to capitalize...

Newly named Iowa Heartlanders head coach Gerry Fleming talks about his plans for the upcoming season for the Heartlanders on Tuesday, July 27.

Iowa Heartlanders announce inaugural head coach Gerry Fleming

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 27, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders announced Gerry Fleming as the team’s inaugural coach, it was announced at a press conference at Xtream Arena Tuesday. The Heartlanders are Coralville’s first area ECHL...

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Lineup analysis: Iowa soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 26, 2021

Iowa soccer won its first-ever Big Ten Tournament title in the spring 2020-21 season, despite a 2-7-1 regular season record. The Hawkeyes also won their first NCAA Tournament game in program history,...

Waverly-Shell Rock sophomore Kenzie Rolling kicks the ball upfield against Cedar Rapids Xavier in their Class 2A game during the 2019 Iowa high school girls state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Iowa soccer freshman Kenzie Roling ready to shine as a Hawkeye

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 26, 2021

Incoming Iowa soccer freshman Kenzie Roling ended her high school career leading her team to a state championship. Scoring four goals in the Iowa Class 2A championship match, Roling led Waverly-Shell...

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

Former Hawkeye golfer Alex Schaake continuing career through Forme Tour

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 26, 2021

After a storied Hawkeye career, former Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake recently began his professional career on the newly created Forme Tour. He made his PGA Tour debut at the 2021 John Deere...

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches a during Iowas dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

Iowa athletics announces contract extensions for nine coaches

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 26, 2021

Iowa athletics extended nine Hawkeye head coaches, the department announced Monday. A number of assistant coaches in several sports also received contract extensions. “It is with great pleasure...

Jun 2, 2021; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Football Team guard Brandon Scherff (75) stands on the field prior to drills as part of an OTA at Inova Sports Performance Center.

Former Hawkeye Brandon Scherff playing under franchise tag with Washington Football Team

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 25, 2021

Former Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff has lived up to his first-round potential since being the No. 5 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Washington Football Team. Scherff won the...

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

Iowa golf’s Mac McClear ready for fall 2021-22 season

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 25, 2021

Iowa men’s golf rising junior Mac McClear is coming off his best collegiate season yet in 2020-21, when he won two solo tournaments — the Spartan Collegiate and the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships. At...

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.

Iowa football notebook: VanValkenburg a leader on the d-line, analyzing the two-deep

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa defensive end Zach VanValkenburg was an incoming transfer from Division II Hillsdale College two years ago. But on Friday, the sixth-year senior was one of the Hawkeye football...

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