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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Hawkeyes cheer on their teammate Clair Kaji during the women's gymnastic meet against the University of Minnesota on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 195.475- 194.350. Kaji got a 9.775 for her floor exercise.

GymHawks look to right the ship against Rutgers

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter January 25, 2019

As the Iowa women’s gymnastics team prepares to take on Rutgers this weekend, the main focus revolves around “moving the chains” and getting the fine details worked out.  “Moving the chains”...

During women's gymnastics vs. SEMO at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 11, 2019, SEMO gymnast, Mackenzie Slee, vaults.

GymHawks kick off Big Ten action with close competition

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter January 22, 2019

It was a weekend filled with plenty of gymnastics for Iowa. Both the men’s and women’s teams competed, and the season is now in full gear. The GymHawks took on its first Big Ten opponent, Minnesota,...

Iowa gymnast Lauren Guerin performs her floor routine, during women's gymnastics vs. SEMO at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 11, 2019.

GymHawks open Big Ten season

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter January 18, 2019

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team is gearing up for a Big Ten rivalry as it prepares to host Minnesota in Carver-Hawkeye on Saturday. This will be the teams’ first foray in Big Ten competition. Minnesota...

Iowa's Lauren Guerin performs on the vault during the Women's Gymnastics Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet in the Field House on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks give preview of 2019 season at Black and Gold Intrasquad

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter December 2, 2018

It is that time of the year again. The Iowa women’s gymnastics team suited up and gave fans a preview of what to expect this upcoming season Dec. 1 at the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet. The Gold team...

Iowa head coach Larissa Libby huddles with her athletes during a women's gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

GymHawks look at the past as they prepare for the future

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter November 29, 2018

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team on Saturday will give fans a preview of what the squad has in store for the 2019 season in the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet. The GymHawks will split into two teams...

Austin Hodges performs on the parallel bars during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Hodges earned a 14.050 for his performance and placed third in this event. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gymnastics falls short

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] April 9, 2018
Both Iowa gymnastics teams come in last after being upbeat heading into postseason competition.
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Postseason competition ramps up for Iowa gymnastics

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] April 6, 2018
As the women head to NCAA regional action, the men will take on the Big Ten Championships.
Iowa gymnasts and their families gather to recognize the seniors during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks live the golden rule

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] April 4, 2018
Beyond being athletes, the GymHawks emphasize community service.
Iowa's Maddie Kampshroeder performs on the uneven bars during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Kampshroeder scored a 9.775. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks make NCAA cut, head to Minnesota

Anna Kayser, [email protected] March 27, 2018
Gymnastics championship season is here, and Iowa is headed to the Minneapolis Regional with some familiar teams.
Iowa's Nicole Chow performs on the uneven bars during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Chow scored a 9.800. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Gymnasts set to go out, do it again 

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 23, 2018
As the Iowa male gymnasts close their regular season, the GymHawks jump into the Big Ten Championships.