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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

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Iowa's Peter Jok is grabbed by Illinois' Kendrick Nunn on the way to the basket. Iowa lost to the Illini 68-66 on the second day of the Big Ten tournament. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vasquez)

Jok named to Jerry West Award watch list

October 19, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Peter Jok’s breakout junior season has earned him a preseason accolade heading into his final year at Iowa. Jok, the lone returning starter for the Hawkeyes...

Iowa football still backing farmers

Iowa football still backing farmers

October 19, 2016

Iowa notebook: farmers, fierce competition, and foot issues By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Saturday against Wisconsin will mark the sixth-annual America Needs Farmers game, but the...

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Women’s golf finishes 10th in North Carolina

October 19, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa women’s golf team concluded tournament play and tied for 10th place at the Greenville Regional Preview on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes recorded their...

Iowa midfielder Chandler Ackers hits the ball at Grant Field on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Iowa fell to Maryland, 2-1, in double overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Hawkeye field hockey set to say goodbye

October 19, 2016

Friday’s field-hockey game is the last at Grant Field for seniors. By Michael McCurdy [email protected] On Friday, the Iowa field-hockey team will host a must-win game against Michigan State,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser — 10/18

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 18, 2016

Each Tuesday, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the media. Here are the highlights. Kirk jokes a bit about TE depth, as Dallas Clark is being honored this week, will join the ANF...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Point/counterpoint: If the Big 12 expands, who should join?

October 18, 2016

The Big 12 voted Monday to hold off on expanding its conference from the 10 universities it now houses. However, the talks are ongoing, and expansion is all but ensured in the near future if the Big 12...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer goes up for a layup against Michigan's Zak Irvin and Derrick Walton Jr. during the Iowa-Michigan game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 82-71. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Terps, Wolverines reload

October 18, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The college basketball season is roughly four weeks away, and with that exciting thought squarely in the minds of the sports staff at The Daily Iowan, the second...

Iowa golfer's Carson and Alex Schaake drive golf balls off the green during practice outside of the Hoak Family Golf Complex at Finkbine on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. Carson and Alex are brothers on the team, one being a freshman (Alex) and one a senior (Carson). (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Brotherly golf love at University of Iowa

October 18, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Iowa golfers Carson and Alex Schaake are not only teammates, they are brothers, and they don’t shy away from some friendly competition.This fall the...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) wears cleats in honor of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

No Fun losing its luster

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 18, 2016

The No Fun League. That’s what the NFL really stands for. Questionable calls, both in policies and fining, have dominated headlines in the 2016 season.Oct. 12 marked the beginning of the NFL’s new...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King returns a kick return during the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Secondary becomes primary

October 18, 2016

The Iowa secondary has been lax with a lead, highlighted in the win over Purdue. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Iowa’s most recent game against Purdue showed a few things — the rushing...

The runners take off from the starting line at Ashton Cross Country Course on October 1, 2016. Tess Wilberding placed 2nd for the Hawkeyes in the Women's 6k. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Harriers split for two races

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 17, 2016

Iowa’s cross-country program split this past weekend, competing in two separate races — the Bradley Classic and the Pre-National meet. On Oct. 14, the underclassmen competed in Peoria, Illinois, at...

Iowa player Nils Hallestrand serves the ball during the Iowa-Chicago State match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis Complex and Recreation on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis has mixed results

October 17, 2016

Men’s tennis has mixed results The Iowa men’s tennis team competed at the Crusader Indoor Invitational hosted by Valparaiso this past weekend, the last tournament before the ever-important Intercollegiate...