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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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UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran sits at the University Main Hospital on Dec. 3, 2018.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics expecting to vaccinate employees next week, pending FDA approval

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor December 9, 2020

Frontline workers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics may receive the first round of coronavirus vaccinations next week, once approved by the Food and Drug Administration. UIHC leaders...

Action is underway during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Iowa-Gonzaga matchup to be held without fans

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 9, 2020

Fans will not be allowed to attend Iowa men's basketball's matchup with Gonzaga in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dec. 19 in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Sanford Pentagon announced...

Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon goes to block Northwestern Running Back Isaiah Bowser during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon named Nagurski Finalist

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2020

Daviyon Nixon, an Iowa junior defensive lineman, was named one of the five finalist for the 2020 Bronko Nagurski Trophy by the Football Writers Association of America on Wednesday. The trophy is...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds encourages schools to transition completely to in-person instruction

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor December 9, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds encouraged public schools to transition to in-person instruction beyond the 50 percent minimum established by the state Legislature during a press conference on Wednesday, Reynolds...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Bohannon led the team with 24 points.

Hawkeyes find alternative scoring options as Garza struggles early against Tar Heels

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 8, 2020

Senior guard Jordan Bohannon has had a rollercoaster of a career at Iowa over the last five years. Bohannon started as a freshman, and didn’t look back for the next two seasons. Then, in 2019-20,...

Players tip-off during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Hawkeyes pass their first true test of the season, and they expected to

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s matchup with North Carolina on Tuesday was its fourth game of the season, but its first test. It was a test the Hawkeyes expected to pass, and did. After overpowering...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Photos: Iowa basketball vs. North Carolina

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist December 8, 2020

No. 3 Iowa remains undefeated after a visit from No. 16 North Carolina. The Hawkeyes, led by guard Jordan Bohannon's 24 points, defeated the Tar Heels, 93-80.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack speaks in favor of Hillary Clinton in Cedar Rapids on, Monday Jan 4, 2016. Tom Vilsack is an Iowa democrat that has served in office since 2009. (Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Biden nominates former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

Lauren White, Politics Reporter December 8, 2020

Update Dec. 10: President-elect Joe Biden nominated former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack to reprise his previous role as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on Thursday. Biden announced the nomination along...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball team defeats North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2020

Only four games into its 2020-21 season, the No. 3 Iowa men's basketball team has a signature victory. Iowa defeated No. 16 North Carolina, 93-80, Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the ACC/Big...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Why does COVID-19 burden hospitals?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor December 8, 2020

Theresa Brennan likes to compare a hospital’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to being a new parent. Cautiously laid plans are scrapped at a moment’s notice, and must be constantly reexamined...

Iowa full back Monte Pottebaum (38) avoids Illinois linebacker Khalan Tolson (45) during the Iowa v. Illinois football game in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

Iowa football team ranked No. 16 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2020

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 16 in the third edition of this season's College Football Playoff rankings. The Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 35-21 in Champaign last week, their fifth consecutive...

Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Judge denies Iowa women’s swimmers restraining order request

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 8, 2020

U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Rose denied four University of Iowa women's swimmers' request for a temporary restraining order Dec. 4. Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Christina Kaufman, and Kelsey...