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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Cole McDonald pitches during Iowa men’s baseball vs. Ohio State at Banks Field on April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa searching for help on mound in wake of McDonald injury

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 3, 2018

Iowa baseball’s pitching problem is not a new one. With Cole McDonald leaving his start against No. 7 Michigan early on Sunday, the Hawkeyes need of someone to step up from a bullpen role into the...

University of Iowa softball player Aralee Bogar stands in the batters box during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Softball’s Bogar on her way to blossoming

When head coach Marla Looper recruited Aralee Bogar, she knew Bogar could have an immediate impact on her team. She just didn’t know where that would be. The native of Trophy Club, Texas, is speedy....

during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Extra innings for Iowa, win for Missouri

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 2, 2018
Defense was nowhere to be found, but the offenses dominated on Tuesday as Iowa and Missouri put on a hitting clinic for the fans at Banks Field.
Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley swings at a ball during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Cropley shining bright as offensive star

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 2, 2018
Tyler Cropley kept his impressive season going with more clutch hits against SEC foe Missouri.
University of Iowa softball player Angela Schmiederer watches a pitch during a game against the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, Apr. 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Softball heads into battle in Big Ten play

Anna Kayser, [email protected] May 2, 2018
All facets of the game, physical and mental, will be important for the Hawkeyes to rebound from a 10-game losing streak.
Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner drives the baseline during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Kentucky football lands Ahmad Wagner

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 1, 2018

Ahmad Wagner announced on Tuesday that he would fulfill his football dreams at Kentucky.

University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

April showers for softball

Iowa softball has had a not-so-pretty month of April, finishing 5-11 during the month. Will May bring it flowers?
Drake Relays: A haven for track & field enthusiasts

Drake Relays: A haven for track & field enthusiasts

As usual, the 109th Drake Relays provided a special atmosphere for lovers of track and field.
Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season.

Hawkeyes primed for solid fits in new NFL homes

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 1, 2018
Three Hawkeyes — James Daniels, Josh Jackson, and Josey Jewell — heard their names called during the NFL Draft; here’s how they stack up with their current NFL teams.
Freshman Trenton Wallace pitches during men's baseball Iowa vs Grand View on Apr 4, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 4-2. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball prepares for SEC’s Tigers

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Iowa’s gauntlet of a schedule continues Tuesday when the Hawkeyes take on Missouri at Banks Field.
University of Iowa softball player Devin Cantu tries to check her swing during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

The wait to win is finally over for Iowa softball team

James Geerdes, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Iowa softball managed to snap its 10-game losing streak in the second game of its series with Northwestern.
Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg awaits for a punt return from UNI at the UNI game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Undrafted free agents find homes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 30, 2018
The Hawkeyes who didn’t find NFL homes during the draft signed or got invites to NFL camps.