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Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa receives Moderna vaccine, more than 8,000 already administered

Brian Grace, News reporter December 22, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowa received its first shipments of the Moderna vaccine on Monday, which is currently being distributed to healthcare facilities statewide for priority vaccinations.  During...

Democratic candidate Rita Hart speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rita Hart campaign files petition in U.S. House, claims uncounted ballots will give her a nine-point lead

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor December 22, 2020

The Rita Hart campaign filed a petition with the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to contest Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ six-vote victory, saying the uncounted ballots will ensure...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz looks down on the stadium before addressing members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. “It’s not a normal media day by any stretch, but what it does signify is that we’re one step closer to getting on with football,” Ferentz said. “It’s been great to get started with practice.”

Hawkeye football pauses in-person activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 21, 2020

The University of Iowa football team has paused all in-person activities for the next five days, per a Monday night release. According to UI Athletics Director Gary Barta, the decision comes following...

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

University of Iowa reports 16 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor December 21, 2020

The University of Iowa reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 since Dec. 18. There were 13 self-reported cases among students and three among employees.  Since the university began reporting caes on...

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 443 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 21, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 443 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Dec. 14-20 and received 14 positive tests and 429 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Kirk Ferentz will coach Iowa football team virtually while in quarantine, plans to be on the sidelines for bowl game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 20, 2020

Kirk Ferentz has coached the Iowa football team in 17 bowl games, and plans to do so again in person for No. 18. The 22nd-year Hawkeye head coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 17, and will...

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a free throw during the second half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga defeated Iowa with a score of 99-88.

Hawkeyes perform poorly at Pentagon

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 19, 2020

Sioux Fall, S.D. – In its first road game of the season, No. 3 Iowa men's basketball faced No. 1 Gonzaga at the Sanford Pentagon and fell, 99-88. During the game, Iowa trailed by as many as 20...

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts to score, while Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) is hit in the face during the first half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga leads against Iowa with a score of 51-37 after the first half. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa stresses need for improvement after loss to Gonzaga, turns attention to Big Ten season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 19, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team lost, potentially, its most anticipated game of the Fran McCaffery era on Saturday. Luckily for the Hawkeyes, it’s December, not March. Top-ranked Gonzaga toppled...

Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks (left) speaks with a member of UISG during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. Iowa State Senator Rita Hart (right) speaks with supporters during her meet and greet at Yotopia on June 30, 2019.

Fact Check | Breaking down Iowa’s 6-vote 2nd District U.S. House appeal

Mary Hartel, News Reporter December 18, 2020

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Sarah Watson A 6-vote...

Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz tests positive for COVID-19

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 18, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday morning. The 65-year-old is asymptomatic, according to a press release, and will remain home until...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball away during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Freshman Tory Taylor named Big Ten Punter of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

In his debut season in the Black and Gold, freshman punter Tory Taylor has won the Eddleman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year Award, per a conference release. In the award's 10-year history, Taylor...

Fact Check | Fred Hubbell donated big to Iowa’s Democratic legislative candidates, but Mike Bloomberg didn’t

Fact Check | Fred Hubbell donated big to Iowa’s Democratic legislative candidates, but Mike Bloomberg didn’t

Seth Taylor, Politifact reporter December 16, 2020

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Sarah Watson If your...