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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Boston College head coach Steve Addazio and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz held a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from head coaches press conference

December 26, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Boston College head coach Steve Addazio addressed the media in a press conference at Yankee...

Rockefeller Center in New York City is filled with people on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Christmas Day in New York City

December 26, 2017

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Iowa team members view New York City from the One World Observatory during a visit to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum on Dec. 25. Both teams made visits to the site at different times during the day, which included a tour of the One World Observatory atop One World Trade Center. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Welcome to New York, Iowa football

December 25, 2017

  By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   NEW YORK — Not a whole lot of Iowa football players had been to New York City before arriving in preparation for the Pinstripe...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz views New York City from One World Observatory during a visit to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. Both teams made visits to the site at different times during the day which included a tour of the One World Observatory atop One World Trade Center. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa and Boston College visit Sept. 11 Memorial

December 25, 2017

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Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) drives the ball to the hoop during the game between Iowa and Southern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 10. Iowa went on to defeat Southern 91-60. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye hoops herds Buffaloes in South Dakota

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 23, 2017

It wasn’t always pretty, but Iowa managed to snare a win in its second-to-last nonconference game of the season, taking down Colorado, 80-73 on Dec. 22 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Maishe Dailey...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer looks to the hoop during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45.

Women’s basketball dominates Drake

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 22, 2017

Home games during winter break are often the most difficult. Especially when one of your leaders goes down with a season-ending knee injury, it’s hard to stay focused and get the job done. The...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian dribbles the ball during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes ready to clinch ‘State Title’

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 20, 2017

In a season that has almost been perfect up to this point, the Iowa women’s basketball team faces some challenges as the season progresses. The Hawkeyes lost one of their best players — more...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook slams down a dunk against Southern Utah University during the first half of a basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds 92-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes smother Thunderbirds’ storm

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 20, 2017

In the game’s opening minutes, Tyler Cook grabbed an offensive rebound among three Southern Utah players, took one dribble, and slammed the ball home over a Thunderbird. The next defensive possession,...

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson speaks with members of the media on December 29, 2017. Jackson said he will announce his decision on whether or not to go pro or stay for his senior year after the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27. (Adam Hensley/The Daily Iowan)

Jackson still weighing his NFL decision

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 19, 2017

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson said he's 50-50 whether he'll remain a Hawkeye for another season or enter his name into the NFL Draft. “I’ve definitely thought about it,” he said. “I’ll probably...

Iowa guard Tania Davis yells during the Iowa/Florida State Big Ten/ACC Challenge basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. The Seminoles defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-93, in the Hawkeyes first loss of the season. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s hoops loses Tania Davis for the season

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 19, 2017

Iowa junior guard Tania Davis will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the medial meniscus and an anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, a release announced on Dec. 18. Davis suffered...

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker addresses the media on Monday, December 18th. The Hawkeyes take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27 in New York City at 4:15 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Hensley)

Coordinators talk recruiting, Pinstripe Bowl

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 18, 2017

When defensive coordinator Phil Parker recruits, the biggest thing he looks for isn’t on the field. Parker said at the Dec. 18 media availability that one of the keys in a great defensive prospect...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson looks to the bench during the Iowa/Western Michigan women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 79-56. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes smack Panthers, earn win No. 11

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 17, 2017

It was just another day on the court Dec. 17 for the Iowa women’s basketball team after a 71-47 win over Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. The win moves the Hawkeyes to 11-1 on the season, their best...