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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 guard McKenna Warnock drives to the rim during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Warnock shines in return from injury

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2020

Sophomore forward McKenna Warnock missed Iowa’s Dec. 22 game against Western Illinois because of an injury. But she was ready to go in the Hawkeyes’ 90-84 win over Rutgers on New Year's Eve. Playing...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 85-78.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 31, 2020

Iowa women's basketball won a close game against Rutgers, 90-84, to extend its home court win streak to 41 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes sit at 6-1 on the season and 2-1 in the Big Ten. Rutgers...

Iowa’s 141-pound Max Murin grapples with Oklahoma State’s Dusty Hone during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 5 Murin defeated No. 12 Hone by major decision, 15-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Iowa wrestling announces 2020-21 schedule

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 31, 2020

The University of Iowa wrestling team announced its schedule for the 2020-21 season Thursday. The Hawkeyes will compete in seven regular season contests – three of which will come at Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Linderbaum returning to Iowa for 2021 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2020

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum had an NFL decision to make, and his decision will have Hawkeye fans excited for the 2021 season. Linderbaum announced on Twitter Thursday that he will return to the...

Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon earns consensus All-American status

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon was named first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America on Wednesday, becoming the 27th Hawkeye in program history to earn consensus All-American...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) moves the ball upfield during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7. Mandatory Credit:

Sargent, Beyer declare for NFL Draft, VanValkenburg to return for another season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

The Iowa football team had two seniors declare for the NFL draft on Wednesday, and one announce that he was sticking around for another season. Running back Mekhi Sargent and tight end Shaun Beyer...

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks to take up 2nd District seat as Hart contest continues

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor December 30, 2020

Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks will take the seat as the representative for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District on Sunday, but the contest of the results from Democrat Rita Hart continues. U.S....

Iowa tackle Alaric Jackson throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Hawkeye quarterback Spencer Petras was only sacked once on the day.

Iowa left tackle Alaric Jackson declares for NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 28, 2020

Iowa left tackle Alaric Jackson announced on social media Monday that he has declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. The senior, like every other player, had the opportunity to return for another year...

Spectators and players do the Hawkeye Wave during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

UI athletics department reports 14 positive COVID-19 tests out of 386 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 28, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 386 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Dec. 21-27 and received 14 positive tests and 372 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraska's WanÕDale Robinson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. IowaÕs defense sacked Martinez three times.

Daviyon Nixon, Tyler Linderbaum named AP All-Americans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 28, 2020

Iowa junior defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon was named first-team All-America and redshirt sophomore center Tyler Linderbaum was named second-team All-America by the Associated Press on Monday. The AP...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Kirk Ferentz discusses ‘disappointing’ end to 2020 season, will return for 23rd year as Iowa head coach

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 27, 2020

One week after the Music City Bowl matchup between Iowa and Missouri, which was scheduled for Wednesday, was announced, the game was canceled because of COVID-19 issues in the Missouri program. Iowa’s...

Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith declares for NFL Draft, team’s bowl game in doubt

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 27, 2020

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith announced on Twitter Sunday that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft and will not play in the team's bowl game. That is, if the game even happens. Iowa's Dec....