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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

The Daily Iowan

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Iowans convicted of felonies cast their vote in a tumultuous election

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor December 1, 2020

Ahead of the January start to the legislative session in Iowa, a state which has long been a national leader of racial disparities in the state’s criminal-justice system, all eyes are on Iowa Gov....

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 football ranked No. 19 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 1, 2020

After defeating Nebraska 26-20 on Black Friday to improve to 4-2 on the season, the Iowa football team is ranked No. 19 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Luka Garza pats Joe Wieskamp on the back during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54.

Garza, Wieskamp named to Wooden Award Top 50 Watch List

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 1, 2020

Iowa hoops' Luka Garza has been named to the 2021 John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watch List, per a release. Counting this most recent achievement, Garza's name has now been added to every major...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds calls on Congress to pass new COVID-19 relief package

Lauren White, Politics Reporter December 1, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds encouraged Iowans to get mental health help and called on Congress to pass a relief package as the state allocates the final CARES funding dollars to small businesses in the state...

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The numbers behind this year’s closest Congressional race

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter November 30, 2020

The race in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District was the closest congressional race the state had seen in over a century. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate finalized the results on Monday, certifying...

Iowa State Senator for District 41, Mariannette Miller-Meeks discuses COVID-19 at The Palmer House Stable on Oct. 20. Miller-Meeks was a 2020 candidate for  US Representative for Iowa 2nd District.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ six-vote lead certified by Iowa Secretary of State

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough November 30, 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate certified the results of the most competitive congressional race in the country, finalizing Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks' six-vote margin of victory. The...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during the second half of the first Iowa men’s basketball game of the season against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Eagles 97-67. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Luka Garza named Big Ten Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2020

Iowa men’s basketball player Luka Garza has been named the first Big Ten Player of the Week of the 2020-21 season following the Hawkeyes’ two victories last week. The announcement came Monday...

Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Clark named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 30, 2020

Iowa women's basketball's Caitlin Clark has been named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week per a conference release. She shares the honor with Maryland forward Angel Reese – who averaged 17 points, 8.7...

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 six positive COVID-19 tests out of 346 conducted tests

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 346 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Nov. 23-29 and received six positive tests and 340 negative tests, the department announced on Monday. As...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon passes to guard Joe Wieskamp during the Iowa men’s basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Bohannon dealt with hip issues during previous seasons and is back this year after two hip surgeries. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 103-76 in their first game against them since 2017.

Iowa men’s basketball team up to No. 3 in AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team is ranked No. 3 in the nation in the Associated Press poll released Monday, a two-spot jump from the team's preseason ranking. The No. 3 ranking matches the highest...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 30, 2020

Iowa football's Keith Duncan has been named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week per a conference release. Duncan shares the honor with Michigan State's senior kicker Matt Coghlin – who converted...

U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks approaches the stage at the Riverside Casino after winning the election against her opponent, D. Rita Hart, Tuesday night.

Miller-Meeks leads 2nd District by six votes with all county recounts complete

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 28, 2020

The battle for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District has narrowed once again as Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads by a razor-thin six-vote margin following the recount in all counties in the...