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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz answers questions during a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Ferentz discussed the quarterback situation for Saturday’s game. “I think we have pretty much made our mind up on what we are going to do on Saturday.” Ferentz did not specify a starter.

Iowa’s Citrus Bowl quarterback decision has been made, but not announced

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 29, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz said at a press conference on Wednesday morning that the Hawkeyes have decided who will start at quarterback against Kentucky in the Citrus...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks at the beginning of Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. During his speech, Warren addressed women and men’s sports and his goal to continue to work toward equality.

Big Ten Conference updates COVID-19-related forfeiture rules

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 28, 2021

The Big Ten Conference updated its COVID-19-related forfeiture policy Tuesday. Per a league release, competitions that are canceled because of COVID-19 won’t automatically be considered forfeits....

Iowa forward Jack Billings shoots the puck during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleye at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders win physical matchup with Kansas City Mavericks, 3-2

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 28, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders defeated the Kansas City Mavericks, 3-2, at Xtream Arena in Coralville Monday night. Iowa’s Jack Billings scored the contest's decisive goal with 9:54 on the game clock in...

Heartlander forward Ben Sokay moves the puck at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Toledo Walleye at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 4-0.

Sokay strikes twice in Iowa Heartlanders’ loss to Kansas City Mavericks

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 27, 2021

Forward Ben Sokay scored two goals in the Iowa Heartlanders’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Kansas City Mavericks Sunday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Sokay said postgame that there wasn’t a secret...

A referee ejects Southeastern Louisiana guard Keon Clergeot after a flagrant foul is called on him during a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Iowa men’s basketball blows out Southeastern Louisiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball defeated Southeastern Louisiana, 93-62, on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes improved to 9-3 on the season with the victory, while the Lions dropped to...

Iowa center Monika Czinano drives to the hoop during a women’s basketball game between No. 15 Iowa and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Jaguars defeated the Hawkeyes 74-73. Czinano led the team in points with 23.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball desperately needs consistency

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2021

Following a loss to Iowa State on Dec. 8, Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder said the Hawkeyes need consistency. They still haven’t found it. The Hawkeyes had a fourth-quarter...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City Police arrest suspected shooter

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 21, 2021

Iowa City Police arrested a suspected shooter at 9:46 a.m. on Tuesday after multiple reports of shots fired at 402 Fairchild St., according to a press release Tuesday.  Officers entered the house...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Petras threw for nine completions on 22 attempts. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Spencer Petras listed as Iowa’s starting quarterback for Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 21, 2021

Redshirt junior Spencer Petras is listed as the starting quarterback on the two-deep depth chart the Iowa football team released on Tuesday ahead of its Citrus Bowl matchup with Kentucky on Jan. 1. Petras,...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Second man accused of sexual assault at FIJI house denies allegations

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 20, 2021

A second man accused by a University of Iowa student of sexual assault at a party of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity last year denied the allegations in a court filing Monday. Jacob Meloan, a former...

Iowa center Josh Ogundele, forward Kris Murray and forward Keegan Murray pose on the bench during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Longwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. The Murray twins shot a combined 15-19 with 40 total points.The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 106-73.

Murray Twins take over for Hawkeyes in win over Utah State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 19, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team bounced back from its three-game losing streak with a comfortable, 94-75, win over Utah State at the Sanford Pentagon in South Dakota on Saturday. The Hawkeyes shot...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark puts up a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Clark led the team in scoring with 21 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Iowa women’s basketball downs Central Florida, 69-61

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team defeated University of Central Florida, 69-61, in its first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 13 days.  Three Hawkeyes scored in double figures: sophomore point...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is displayed on Wednesday, April 7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC Boyd Tower fire started by burning leaves near generator exhaust stack

Anthony Neri, News Reporter December 17, 2021

The Iowa City Department of Public Safety reported that a fire at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ Boyd Tower was started after a pile of leaves near a generator exhaust stack caught...