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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’s Jacob Warner returns Michigan’s Myles Amine to the mat during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Amine won the match by decision 3-1. The Hawkeyes ended the Semifinals  with a team score of 126.5, putting them in first place ahead of Penn State with a score of 111.5.

Recap from State College: Iowa competes in Session 3 of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Three Iowa wrestlers are still alive in the consolation bracket and will take the mat during the third session of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Nelson Brands (184),...

Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman attempts a fall against Purdue’s Parker Filius during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Eierman won by fall in the second period. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

What happened, what’s next: Hawkeyes in the lead after first day of Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Iowa wrestling team's performance on Saturday set up Sunday to be a day full of potential milestones. Alex Marinelli is going for his third Big Ten title. Spencer Lee...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes for the basket during the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa women’s basketball to important win over Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

It was senior night for the Iowa women’s basketball team, but once again it was Iowa’s youth that stole the headlines as Iowa came from behind to beat Nebraska, 83-75.  Clark finished with...

Iowa seniors Alexis Sevillian (left) and Zion Sanders (right) embrace during senior night after the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Iowa women’s basketball seniors honored for contributions on and off court

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

Senior captains Alexis Sevillian and Zion Sanders had their last game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night when Iowa women’s basketball took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While neither of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts a free throw at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 31 2020.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball defeats Nebraska in final regular-season game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

Iowa women's basketball wrapped up its regular season on Saturday night by defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 83-75, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for its 15th win of the season. Iowa ends the regular...

Iowa’s Austin Desanto moves into a fireman’s on Nebraska’s Tucker Sjomeling during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Desanto won the match by decision 4-1. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Recap from State College: Iowa competes in Session 2 of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Eight Iowa wrestlers will compete in Saturday night's semifinals of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, while two other Hawkeyes compete in the consolation bracket. The...

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works to maintain control on top against Dylan Ragusin of Michigan during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lee won the match by tech fall with a score of 19-4. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Eight Hawkeyes advance to semifinals of 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The top-ranked Hawkeye wrestling team hasn't competed since Feb. 7 because of a COVID-19-related team shutdown. But no rust was apparent Saturday morning. Iowa went 8-2 in...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports new COVID-19 cases on campus

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 5, 2021

The University of Iowa reported new COVID-19 cases on campus, with two students and three employees testing positive for the virus since March 3.  This brings the year's student case total to 3,013...

Johnson County Supervisor RoyceAnne Porter addresses the crowd on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Supervisor Porter held a victory for Biden party at Mercer Park.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission elects new leadership after chair Royceann Porter resigns

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 5, 2021

Royceann Porter, former chair of Iowa City's Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, resigned from her role as chair Thursday night prior to a planned vote from the commission to remove her from...

Patrick McCaffery, reserves push Hawkeyes past Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Patrick McCaffery, reserves push Hawkeyes past Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 5, 2021

After scoring 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field, redshirt freshman forward Patrick McCaffery promptly checked out of the game and headed straight for the trash receptacle. With 3:03 remaining...

Jordan Bohannon ties career-high with eight 3-pointers in No. 5 Iowa's blowout victory over Nebraska

Jordan Bohannon ties career-high with eight 3-pointers in No. 5 Iowa’s blowout victory over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 4, 2021

Jordan Bohannon is open as soon as he steps into the gym, former Hawkeye and current Big Ten Network analyst Jess Settles said on Thursday night's broadcast. Nebraska could have used that scouting...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Iowans with preexisting conditions to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 4, 2021

Iowans with preexisting health conditions will be eligible for the vaccine effective March 8. According to a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Health sent on Thursday, individuals...