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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 running back Ivory Kelly-Martin breaks free during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Iowa football notebook: Ivory Kelly-Martin remains confident despite recent fumbles

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 21, 2021

Ivory Kelly-Martin knows he can contribute for the Iowa football team, but has to make sure his role isn’t fumbled away. The senior running back is averaging 4.1 yards per carry for the Hawkeyes...

Iowa Center Luka Garza celebrates during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan State on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Garza became the second Hawkeye men's player ever to surpass 2,000 career points during the game. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Garza, Clark named finalists for AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 20, 2021

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Luka Garza and current Hawkeye women’s basketball point guard Caitlin Clark are both finalists for the Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award, per a...

Gene Haighr speaks with Johnsons County Supervisor Jon Green outside the Emma Goldman Clinic on Thursday, Sept.9,.2021. Haighr questions Supervisor Green on his choices.

Texas law has pro-choice activists in Iowa concerned

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 19, 2021

Pro-choice activists in Iowa are concerned that Iowa’s Legislature will introduce more restrictive bills that will block access to abortion in the state, after a near total ban on abortion in Texas...

Iowa forward Courtney Powell goes to kick the ball during the Iowa Soccer Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State on Aug. 26, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Iowa State 2-1.

Iowa soccer downs Northwestern, 2-1, in conference opener

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 19, 2021

When Northwestern struck with the first goal in the 61st minute of Iowa's Big Ten opener at the Iowa Soccer Complex, the Hawkeyes knew how to defend its home field. Hawkeye graduate transfer forward...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. jogs off the field during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Kirk Ferentz, Tyrone Tracy Jr. comment on controversial replay

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

During the third quarter of No. 5 Iowa's 30-7 win over Kent State on Saturday, Hawkeye receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught a third-down pass from quarterback Spencer Petras to pick up a first down. But...

Iowa defensive linemen Joe Evans and Zach VanValkenburg combine for a sack during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. The Iowa defense forced seven sacks.

Iowa defense pummels Kent State QB, records seven sacks in victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum’s back was against the Duke Slater Field turf in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game when he glanced to his right and saw Iowa defensive linemen Joe Evans and...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson runs the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Goodson, Hawkeye offense comes together against Kent State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2021

It was Hawkeye junior running back Tyler Goodson’s game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The preseason first-team All-Big Ten selection rushed for 153 yards — a career high — and three touchdowns...

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses a crowd on Sept. 18 at her inaugural tailgate, where she criticized President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for millions of workers, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the border crisis.

Rep. Miller-Meeks launches reelection campaign with support of fellow veteran Sen. Cotton

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 18, 2021

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, officially announced her reelection bid in Johnson County on Saturday, surrounded by political allies, including Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, and Iowa Republicans.  “I...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: No. 5 Iowa leads Kent State, 16-7

Robert Read and Chloe Peterson September 18, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team leads Kent State 16-7 at halftime of their matchup at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes opened the scoring with a safety midway through the first quarter. Iowa running back...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Will to win: How Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum became the nation’s best center

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Coaching has always come naturally to Solon’s Todd Linderbaum — with one exception. At halftime of a Tipton High School boys’ basketball game circa 2004, Linderbaum was trying to prepare...

Board of Regents Office member Mark Braun, President Michael Richards, and President Pro Tem Sherry Bates listen to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Board of Regents President still says no mask mandate

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 16, 2021

The Iowa state Board of Regents does not intend to let the universities it governs change policies around masking. In the regents meeting Thursday, Regents President Mike Richards told reporters...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa requests a $7 million budget increase from regents

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 16, 2021

The state Board of Regents accepted the fiscal year 2023 state appropriations request Thursday, including the University of Iowa’s ask for a $7 million increase. The regents unanimously voted...