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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla interacts with his team on the sideline during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla saw action in a game this season for the first time. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz noncommittal on QB after Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla play against No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla played his first snaps of the season on Saturday afternoon against No. 2 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes’ change at quarterback came after...

Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans scoops a fumble up during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football lost to No. 2 Ohio State, 54-10, at Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes lost by over 40 points for the first time since head coach Kirk Ferentz's first...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla looks to pass the ball during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Padilla was replaced by quarterback Spencer Petras at the start of third quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Alex Padilla in at quarterback for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Junior quarterback Alex Padilla has entered Iowa football's matchup with No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus. He is relieving senior quarterback Spencer Petras, who turned the ball over...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Ohio State football leads Iowa, 26-10

Chloe Peterson and Austin Hanson October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Iowa football team is trailing No. 2 Ohio State, 26-10, at halftime in Columbus. The Hawkeyes are in the midst of their first trip to Ohio Stadium since 2013. The lead has...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evas jumps to celebrate with Iowa offensive lineman Logan Lee during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3. Combined Evans and Lee had 3.5 sacks.

Watch: Iowa football scoops fumble, scores first touchdown against No. 2 Ohio State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defensive end Joe Evans scored the first touchdown of Saturday's Iowa-Ohio State game. The Hawkeye senior forced Buckeye quarterback and Heisman hopeful C.J. Stroud to fumble. Evans...

A player sees action during a Heartlanders scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The Rose Team defeated the Dash Team 4-3.

Iowa Heartlanders drop season-opener to Idaho Steelheads

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 21, 2022

A rough first period cost the Iowa Heartlanders in their season-opening 6-2 loss to the Idaho Steelheads at Xtream Arena on Friday night. The Heartlanders struggled with their forecheck and had...

Swimmers from Iowa and Nebraska get ready on the blocks before the start of a race. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 175-123, on October 21, at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa swimming downed by Nebraska in home opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2022

The Iowa swimming and diving team was defeated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 175-123, on Friday night at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.  Iowa dropped to 1-1 on the season while Nebraska...

The Burlington Street bridge is seen on Oct. 16, 2022. The bridge will be improved as part of a $300,000 grant given to Johnson County.

Iowa City receives planning grant for bridge improvements

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 20, 2022

A grant from the Federal Highway Administration will allow Iowa City to begin planning improvements to the Burlington Street Bridge. The $300,000 grant was announced in August as a part of the Bridge...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey (85) drives past Michigan defensive back R.J. Moten (6) during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Iowa football’s matchup with Ohio State a homecoming for Luke Lachey

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

Iowa football tight end Luke Lachey didn’t just grow up in Columbus, Ohio — he was raised as a devout Ohio State fan. His father, Jim Lachey, played for Ohio State from 1981-85, garnering multiple...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Federal judge dismissed lawsuit challenging Biden’s student debt relief plan

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter October 20, 2022

This is a developing story, check back for updates.  A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by six republican states, including Iowa, challenging President Joe Biden’s student debt relief...

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeye defense held Tagovailoa to 157 total yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Big Ten notebook | Maryland, Minnesota dealing with starting quarterback injuries, Indiana backup QB to transfer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 20, 2022

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley updated the status of his starting quarterback, Taulia Tagovailoa, Tuesday. During a press conference, Locksley said Tagovailoa will be a game-time decision for the...

Iowa center Monika Czinano poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

‘Pressure is a privilege’: Iowa women’s basketball embracing preseason rankings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

In the Iowa women’s basketball locker room, there’s a signed piece of paper from six-time Wimbledon winner Billie Jean King that reads “pressure is a privilege.” When King gave that paper...