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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

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski prepares to throw the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Gronowski thew for 87 yards.

Iowa football lands transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski from South Dakota State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 7, 2025

Iowa football's quarterback room became a lot more competitive on  Tuesday. South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski will transfer to the Hawkeyes. Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports was first to report...

Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen scores a touchdown during the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and No. 19 Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated The Hawkeyes 27-24.

Iowa football’s Kaden Wetjen named 2024 Jet Award Winner

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2025

Iowa football fourth-year Kaden Wetjen has been named the recipient of the 2024 Jet Award, given to the nation's top return specialist, per an announcement from from the Jet Award Foundation on Tuesday....

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen talks to a player during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball falls at home to No. 8 Maryland

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 5, 2025

The No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball team fought hard but was ultimately outmatched on Sunday night, falling 74-66 to an undefeated No. 8 Maryland squad.  The Terrapins built a 25-point lead at one...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before 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.

Iowa football lands transfer defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 4, 2025

Iowa football's defensive line acquired new talent on Saturday. South Dakota State defensive tackle Bryce Hawthorne committed to the Hawkeyes after a stellar 2024 season with the Jackrabbits. Eliot...

Wisconsin guard, Max Klesmit contests Iowa forward, Patrick McCaffery’s layup during a mens basketball game between Iowan and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball suffers 116-85 blowout loss at Wisconsin

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 3, 2025

For the first 12 minutes of the game, it looked like the Iowa men's basketball team was primed for a huge Big Ten road victory against rival Wisconsin. But the other 28 minutes told a different story,...

Iowa’s No. 13 285-pound Ben Kueter faces off against Iowa State’s No. 4 Longer Bastida during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

Iowa men’s, women’s wrestling put best foot forward after dominant Soldier Salute tournament

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter January 3, 2025

The annual Soldier Salute wrestling tournament concluded with the Iowa Hawkeyes dominating most of the individual matches for both men’s and women’s brackets.  Held at Xtream Arena in Coralville...

Addison O’Grady goes up for a shot during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball begins 2025 strong with 80-68 win at Penn State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 1, 2025

The No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball team began 2025 on a high note with an 80-66 road win over Penn State on Wednesday. With the win, the Hawkeyes improve to 12-2 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play.  Taylor...

Missouri offensive lineman Drake Heismeyer prepares to snap the ball during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 31, 2024

The Missouri Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-24 for the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Missouri led in total yards with 376 over...

Iowa running back Kamaro Moulton celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2024

Rushing Offense: A-  Kaleb Johnson’s decision to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft left a huge hole in the running back room, but both Kamari Moulton and Jaziun Patterson took advantage of the spotlight...

Iowa 149-pound Miguel Estrada wrestles Northern Iowa Connor Thorpe during session one of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

Photos: 2024 Soldier Salute

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor December 30, 2024

  The Iowa Men’s and Women’s Wrestling teams competed in the 2024 Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday and Monday. Both teams placed first in their divisions following two...

An official signals Iowa 180-pound Kylie Welker’s victory over North Central’s Tatum Heikkila during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Welker placed first place in the tournament

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs take home 12 total champions at Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams took home 12 total champions between both programs at the Soldier Salute inside Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday. The No. 2 men sent nine wrestlers...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig answers questions following the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Iowa football seniors reflect on careers after Music City Bowl loss

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – Monday’s Music City loss to Missouri not only marked the end of the 2024 season for the Iowa football team, it also marked the end of the road for many seniors.  The road of...