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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

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara running drills during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Five things to watch for at Iowa’s Kids Day at Kinnick

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

Compared to its annual spring practice, Iowa football’s open session on Kids Day at Kinnick proves to be far more valuable for curious fans. With just a matter of weeks before the Hawkeyes open up...

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester answers questions from the media during the Iowa football media day on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Iowa Football Media Day Notebook | How new offense reshapes receivers and offensive line play

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

For Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, success on offense is a simple equation – quarterback plus offensive line equals points on the board. While that may seem obvious, the Hawkeyes suffered a rash of...

Kinnick Stadium is seen before the Iowa football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Iowa announces new security system for Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 9, 2024

Football season is just around the corner in Iowa City, and Iowa Athletics is prioritizing security this fall.  Beginning with the 2024 season, all gates into Kinnick Stadium will be equipped with...

Thomas Gilman (left) wrestles Spencer Lee in the 57 kilogram best-of-three championship series during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center April 20, 2024, in State College. Lee won the first bout, 6-3.

Hawks in the Olympics | Lee grabs silver in men’s freestyle wrestling

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 8, 2024

Former Hawkeye wrestling legend Spencer Lee began his journey for the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics today, competing in the 57-kilogram weight class of the men’s freestyle wrestling event. Round...

Aug 5, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Brittany Brown (USA) competes in a womenís 200m semifinal heat during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa sprinter Brittany Brown takes home bronze in 200 meters

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 6, 2024

Former University of Iowa sprinter Brittany Brown not only shined in her Olympic debut but also made history for her alma mater. On Tuesday, Brown — a 2018 Iowa graduate — took home the bronze...

Iowa runner Brittany Brown celebrates after the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks in the Olympics | Brown wins semifinal heat, looks for gold tomorrow

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 5, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown qualified for the women’s 200-meter dash final on Tuesday after winning semifinal three on Monday in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Brown, representing the U.S....

Iowa runner Brittany Brown crosses the finish line in the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks in the Olympics | Brown advances in women’s 200-meter dash

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 4, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown earned her spot in the women's 200-meter dash semifinal tomorrow upon winning the fifth heat of round one in the Paris Olympics today. The Claremont, California,...

An Iowa eight pulls away from the starting line during the Rowing Exhibition hosted by the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Drake Bulldogs in the Iowa River on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Rain caused officials to cancel the exhibition midway through.

Hawks in the Olympics | Stewart wins first medal for Hawkeyes in Paris

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 3, 2024

The first former Hawkeye in this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris has medaled as Eve Stewart won bronze with Great Britain in the women’s eight rowing final on Saturday. Stewart, of Amsterdam,...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson leads Spain to quarterfinal advance

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 31, 2024

The U.S. men’s basketball national team was a 43.5-point favorite to beat Peter Jok and South Sudan in an exhibition game on July 20. The U.S. won by a point. Then 29.5-point favorites heading into...

Team Canada during the women’s team final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Iowa gymnasts Cassie Lee and Auriele Tran competed for Team Canada.

Hawks in the Olympics | Incoming Iowa gymnasts Aurélie Tran and Cassie Lee shine in team Canada’s fifth place finish

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor July 30, 2024

Incoming University of Iowa gymnasts Aurélie Tran  and Cassie Lee helped guide Canada to a fifth-place finish in the women’s artistic gymnastics team final at the 2024 Olympics. The result is team...

Spencer Lee answers questions from the media during a press conference held in the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Lee takes world tour to 2024 Olympics, follows familiar path

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 30, 2024

Legendary Iowan Dan Gable overcame unbelievable adversity to make history at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Some 50 years later, in the 2024 Paris Games, Spencer Lee looks to do the same. While...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson dominates for 29 points in squeeze past China

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 29, 2024

Former Hawkeye women’s hooper Megan Gustafson exploded for a team-high 29 points on behalf of Spain in a 90-89 overtime defeat of China in group play on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gustafson...