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Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer grapples with Illinois’ DJ Shannon during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. No. 1 Kemerer defeated No. 26 Shannon by major decision, 10-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 36-6.

No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs No. 9 Illinois

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist January 31, 2021

No. 1 Iowa continued its streak of dominance on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, downing No. 9 Illinois, 36-6. Hawkeye Alex Marinelli sat out the contest in accordance to COVID-19 guidelines, so sophomore...

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Center Luka Garza (55) takes a shot under the basket during the Iowa v. Illinois basketball game at State Farm Center. Kate Heston/Daily Iowan

No. 7 Hawkeyes stumble in rematch with No. 19 Fighting Illini

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 30, 2021

The last time Iowa men’s basketball hit the road to play the Fighting Illini in Champaign at State Farm Center, Illinois’ Kofi Cockburn blocked what would’ve been a game-tying, 15-foot jumper...

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles past Illinois Guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the Iowa v. Illinois basketball game at State Farm Center Friday night. Illinois beat the Hawks, 80-75. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Overturned goaltending call, missed opportunities late cost Iowa in loss to Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 30, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The only regular season meeting between the rival No. 7 Iowa and No. 19 Illinois men’s basketball teams lived up to its high expectations. But the closely-contested game wasn’t...

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Center Luka Garza (55) shoots a three as Illinois Forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) defends him during the Iowa v. Illinois basketball game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Kate Heston/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

No. 7 Iowa men’s basketball team drops second game in a row, falls to No. 19 Illinois in Champaign

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 29, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The highly-anticipated rematch between the Iowa and Illinois men's basketball teams didn't disappoint on Friday night. Illinois defeated Iowa to end the regular season last year,...

University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

UI dental students, IFR call for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion in College of Dentistry

Claire Benson, News Editor January 29, 2021

University of Iowa College of Dentistry students and members of the Iowa Freedom Riders led a march on Friday after months of controversy over the College of Dentistry’s handling of diversity, equity,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick shoots a basket during a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Hoosiers, 69-81.

Iowa guard C.J. Fredrick will not play Friday against Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 29, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa guard C.J. Fredrick will not play Friday against Illinois because of a lower leg injury, the Hawkeye men's basketball team announced ahead of tipoff. Fredrick did not play...

A protestor puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protestors disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protestors reported that none of the protestors made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Iowa City releases report over police use of tear gas, flashbangs against protesters

DI Staff January 29, 2021

An independent firm completed a review of the June 3 protest in Iowa City, providing 39 recommendations to the Iowa City Police Department, including reviewing agreements with other law enforcement...

Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill requiring option for full in-person learning

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter January 29, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Friday requiring Iowa schools to offer a 100 percent in-person learning option less than three weeks after declaring it a priority for this year’s legislative session. The...

Iowa Forward/Center Monika Czinano watches after going in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Czinano’s career night not enough to push Hawkeyes past Wildcats

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 29, 2021

On Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa women’s basketball was defeated by No. 23 Northwestern for the second time this season, 87-80. The Hawkeyes came out of the gate slowly, committing...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Foul shooting, turnovers plague Hawkeyes in 87-80 loss to Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 29, 2021

On Thursday night, Iowa women’s basketball was defeated by No. 23 Northwestern for the second time this season, 87-80. Just as she was the first time the Hawkeyes and Wildcats met this season,...

Iowa’s Forward/Center Monika Czinano shoots the ball during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020 at The Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball falls to No. 23 Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 28, 2021

Iowa women's basketball lost a close game to No. 23 Northwestern on Thursday night, 80-87. The Hawkeyes now sit at 9-4 on the season and 5-4 in Big Ten play. Junior center Monika Czinano scored...

University of Iowa Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, poses for a portrait on Oct. 7.

Liz Tovar to assume permanent role as executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Rachel Schilke, News Editor January 28, 2021

Liz Tovar will assume the role of executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld calling her the “right leader to move us forward." Tovar...