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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's 125 pound Spencer Lee wrestles during the second session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes enjoy more success in Midlands’ 2nd Session

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 29, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Iowa wrestling continued its onslaught on Dec. 29 at the Midlands Championship in Session 2, running its team score to 91.0. Arizona State was a distant second at 75.0, followed...

Iowa's 133-pound Paul Glynn smiles after a victory during the first session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Dominant returners and strong newcomers highlight Session 1

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 29, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The first session of the annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships has come to a close, and Iowa wrestlers — for the most part — did what they do. With five weights seeded...

Iowa's 157-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Arizona State's Gene Ol Pierce during the first session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Midlands Session 1: What Happened

James Geeredes, [email protected] December 29, 2017
51.0 team points later, Iowa sits atop of the Midlands Championship after Session I.
Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger guards the ball from Samford guard Shauntai Battle during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball cruises in Big Ten opener

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 29, 2017

No matter the circumstances, the Iowa women’s basketball team seems to find a way to get the job done. On Dec. 28, the Hawkeyes traveled to Madison for their Big Ten opener and came away with a...

Iowa’s Michael Kemerer wrestles with North Dakota State’s Clay Ream in the 157lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Kemerer defeated Ream 18-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Midlands Championships hosts a loaded Hawkeye squad

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 28, 2017

The 55th -annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championship is finally here, and Iowa has an impressive résumé. New faces dot the lineup for the Hawkeyes as well seasoned veterans. Every weight class has...

Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Photos: 2017 New Era Pinstripe Bowl Game

December 28, 2017

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Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa snaps bowl-game losing streak, beats Boston College, 27-20, in Pinstripe Bowl

December 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — After six years and 364 days, Iowa finally broke its bowl-game curse. For the first time since Dec. 28, 2010, the Hawkeyes...

Boston College wide receiver Kobay White (9) catches the ball over Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The score going into the second half is 17-10. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Pinstripe Bowl halftime report

December 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — It seems as though the bowl-game version of Iowa showed up for the sixth-straight time. After one half of football, the Hawkeyes...

New Era Pinstripe Bowl will host Iowa and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, NY on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Pregame and Hawkeye Huddle

December 27, 2017

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New Era Pinstripe Bowl will host Iowa and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, NY on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa ready and geared up for Boston College

December 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — Today’s the day. It’s been a wild ride of a season, with highs such as Ohio State and lows such as Purdue, but it’s...

The Playwright Irish Pub in New York City hosted Hawkeye Happy Hour on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. The Playwright is the alumni bar for the NYC Metro I Club and has hosted their meet ups for two years now. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Playwright Iowa Alumni Bar, NYC

December 27, 2017

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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley is interviewed during a media availability on Dec. 25, 2017 at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wadley’s final game a homecoming

December 26, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — It may be one last go-round with the Iowa football team for all the seniors, but for Akrum Wadley, this one is extra special. When...