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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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Longtime Iowa broadcaster Bob Brooks dies at 89

June 25, 2016

University of Iowa and Cedar Rapids broadcasting legend Bob Brooks passed away on Saturday. He was 89 years old. Brooks covered Iowa football for more than 50 years, and his broadcasting life lasted...

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jarrod Uthoff (20) shoots a three point shot against Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Uthoff ended the game with 6 rebounds, 16 points, and 2 assists. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68.

‘Unique’ Uthoff waits on draft

June 23, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] For all of the hoopla and credit former Iowa State head basketball coach Fred Hoiberg got for “having NBA connections” and “getting players to the pros,”...

Iowa guard Devyn Marble dribbles the ball in Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa beat Abilene Christian, 103-41. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Ex-Hawks still busting some moves

June 23, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Professional basketball is not an easy world to enter, and many athletes take a number of different paths to reach a league of note. Under Iowa head coach Fran...

Iowa running back Jordan Howard runs with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Indiana continues to drive in circles

June 23, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part 7 of the Big Ten football summer previews — Indiana Driving around in circles apparently lives deep in the heart of every true Hoosier. Vehicle racing...

Iowa infielder Tyler Peyton takes a jog around all the bases after a big grand slam at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. The Hawkeyes bats came alive in their 12-3 defeat over the Huskies. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Peyton secures his place

June 22, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] It was a struggle for Tyler Peyton at the beginning of his senior season. After being crowned an All-American at the conclusion of his junior year and deciding...

Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave takes a snap during  the Iowa- Wisconsin football game in Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday Oct. 4, 2015. Iowa won the game 10-6 (Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert

Still the big, bad Badgers

June 22, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part six in the Big Ten football summer previews — Wisconsin. When Wisconsin football steps on the field in 2016, there’s a pretty good chance it remains...

Iowa fans cheer during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Football announces package ticket plans

June 22, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It’s the midsummer drag as far as news from the Iowa football team. However, Iowa did announce it’s three-game ticket packages for the season, which means...

Thrower Britt  coming on strong

Thrower Britt coming on strong

June 22, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Remember the name of Iowa freshman thrower Nia Britt during the upcoming season as she enters her first year of full competition. Despite redshirting the 2015-16...

Gators bounced from Series

Gators bounced from Series

June 22, 2016

By BLAKE DOWSON [email protected] With the Florida Gators losing two-straight games in the College World Series, the season has come to an end for the No. 1 national seed with quite a bit of disappointment. ...

Purdue football is still in a black hole.

Purdue football is still in a black hole.

June 21, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Approximately one day after former Purdue coach Danny Hope was fired in 2012, the Boilermaker football program started heading straight towards a black hole. Unless...

Iowa guard Tania Davis drives to the basket during the Iowa-Rutgers game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 69-65. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Women’s hoops gets Big Ten path

June 21, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The path toward getting back to the NCAA Tournament just got a little clearer for the Iowa women’s basketball team with the release of its Big Ten schedule. The...

Iowa forward Melsahn Basabe dunks the ball in Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa beat Abilene Christian, 103-41. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Men’s hoops Big Ten opponents announced

June 21, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball 2017 conference season has now been officially announced. All told, the Hawkeyes will get five home-and-away pairings and will play the eight other teams once. Iowa will play...