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Penn State’s No. 1 141-pound Nick Lee grapples with Iowa’s No. 2 Jaydin Eierman during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Lee defeated Eierman, 6-4.

No. 1 Penn State men’s wrestling wins close bouts, downs No. 2 Iowa, 19-13

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 29, 2022

The Penn State men’s wrestling team captured timely victories in three bouts on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The No. 1 Nittany Lions won two sudden victory matches, leading to a 19-13 win...

Iowa forward Ryan Kuffner celebrates after a goal is made during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Indy Fuel at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Kuffner earned one assist. Iowa won 5-3.

Slow start dooms Iowa Heartlanders in 5-2 defeat to Kalamazoo Wings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 29, 2022

A slow first period proved to be the difference-maker for the Iowa Heartlanders in their 5-2 loss to the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday night. The Heartlanders surrendered three goals in the opening...

Northwestern foward Courtney Shaw goes up for a layup against Iowa center Monika Czinano during a women’s basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-69. Shaw was 1-2 on free throws.

No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball takes down Northwestern in overtime

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter January 28, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball recorded its seventh straight win in a thrilling fashion on Friday night, defeating Northwestern in overtime, 72-67, in Evanston, Illinois. The Hawkeyes overcame a 14-point...

Fact Check | GOP clip of Finkenauer comment misleading

Fact Check | GOP clip of Finkenauer comment misleading

Nina Baker, PolitiFact Iowa Reporter January 28, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Caleb McCullough If your...

Iowa forward Kris Murray walks off the court after fouling out during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Murray played a total of 24 minutes and 16 seconds before receiving his fifth foul taking him out of the game.

Iowa men’s basketball unable to overcome early deficit against Purdue

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 27, 2022

After forcing a turnover on Purdue’s Trevion Williams, the Iowa men's basketball team looked to seize the moment. Kris Murray got open and knocked down a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession, sending...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray goes up for a layup during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Murray shot 4-11 in field goals.

Iowa men’s basketball team still without Quadrant 1 win after loss to Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 27, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s second matchup with Purdue of the 2021-22 season mirrored the first contest between the Big Ten rivals. Like the Dec. 3 game between the Hawkeyes and Boilermakers...

The Coralville Post Office is seen on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Coralville, Tiffin experience multi-day mail delays with U.S. Postal Service understaffed

Sabine Martin, News Editor January 27, 2022

U.S. Postal Service mail has been delayed in Some Johnson County towns, including Coralville and Tiffin, causing some residents to not receive essential medications and utility bills. Sherri Smith,...

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Iowa Medical Innovations Group members sell devices to multinational companies

Anthony Neri, News Reporter January 27, 2022

Inventors formerly involved in the Iowa Medical Innovations Group at the University of Iowa licensed three medical technologies to multinational companies through the LLC, BloodWorks. The three...

Director of the School of Art and Art History DEI Committee, Isabel Barbuzza, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022.

DEI initiatives to increase underrepresented UI student success in the arts

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter January 27, 2022

To continue community dialogue on diversity and increase underrepresented student success in the arts, the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History is launching two major initiatives funded...

Forward Cole Golka reacts after losing a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Forward Cole Golka’s two-goal night helps Iowa Heartlanders pick up 5-3 win

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 27, 2022

Cole Golka scored two goals in a 23-second span Wednesday night at Xtream Arena. Postgame, the Iowa Heartlanders’ forward said he probably hasn’t scored back-to-back goals that quickly at any point...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss during a budget meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12, 2022.

Johnson County official says public misunderstood Direct Assistance Program and eligibility requirements

Cooper Worth, News Reporter January 26, 2022

Johnson County officials tried to clear up what they called misinformation about the county’s Direct Assistance Program on Wednesday. Donna Brooks, Johnson County grants coordinator, said the...

Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, speaks during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Whitver addressed the issues of high taxes. “High taxes close schools and oppressive government chases residents to other states,” Whitver said. “People are voting with their feet and with their wallets. They're moving to low tax pro freedom states… We must improve our competitive advantage to attract new residents and create new career opportunities.”

Iowa Senate Republicans release flat tax proposal with road to elimination

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor January 26, 2022

Iowa Senate Republicans are proposing cutting Iowa’s tax rates to a flat 3.6 percent over the next five years, scaling back the corporate tax rate, and eliminating the retirement income tax among...