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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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....

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; The Iowa sideline celebrates after linebacker Jack Campbell (31) makes an interception during  the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Iowa football team returns to practice after COVID-19 outbreak within program

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 26, 2020

The Iowa football team resumed in-person activities and held practice on Saturday morning. The team's in-person activities had been on pause since Monday after a COVID-19 outbreak within the program. Iowa's...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick makes a three-point shot during the Iowa v. Western Illinois basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Iowa defeated Western Illinois with a final score of 99-58.

No. 4 Iowa loses late lead, falls to Minnesota in overtime

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 25, 2020

The No. 4 Iowa men’s basketball team led Minnesota by seven points with 44 seconds remaining in regulation on Friday. After a late Gopher comeback, the Hawkeyes lost by seven in overtime. Not...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) does a backflip into the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 24, 2020

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette announced on Twitter Thursday that his career as a Hawkeye football player has come to an end and that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft. Smith-Marsette...

Iowa swimmers embrace each other after the 800 Free Relay during the first session of the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the HTRC on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Judge temporarily saves Iowa women’s swim and dive

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 23, 2020

On Tuesday, United States District Court Judge Stephanie Rose granted a preliminary injunction brought against the University of Iowa by four members of the Hawkeye women's swimming and diving team...

Players tip off during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Rejuvenated Iowa team follows loss to Gonzaga with win over Purdue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 22, 2020

After suffering a loss to the No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Saturday, the Iowa men’s basketball team rebounded with a 70-55 win over Purdue to open...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp lays the ball up during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Hawkeyes grind out win over Purdue, move to 1-0 in the Big Ten

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 22, 2020

Prior to Tuesday’s game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa men’s basketball team hadn’t defeated Purdue since January of 2017 and hadn’t won its Big Ten opener since 2015. So much for those...

Iowa guard Joe Toussaint drives forward during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Toussaint finished with four assists.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Purdue

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist December 22, 2020

Iowa forward Luka Garza takes a shot against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday.

No. 4 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats Purdue in Big Ten opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 22, 2020

The No. 4 Iowa men's basketball team defeated Purdue, 70-55, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night in its Big Ten opener. The win is Iowa's first in a conference opener since 2015. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Caitlin Clark records first career triple-double against Western Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2020

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s 92-65 win over Western Illinois on Tuesday was not a surprise, but a memorable feat from one Hawkeye will etch the game into the brains of Hawkeye fans for the...

Hawkeye bench provides spark in win over Western Illinois

Hawkeye bench provides spark in win over Western Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 22, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball ended its 10-day hiatus with a win over Western Illinois University on Tuesday, 92-65. The Hawkeyes now sit at 5-1 on the season and 1-1 in Big Ten play. 39 of Iowa’s...

Kurin Phillips a registered nurse in the ICU is vaccinated at the Iowa City VA Health Care System Tuesday.

‘A huge relief’: Local hospitals receive first shipments of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor December 22, 2020

Juan Vega, 34, knew the vaccine was coming. He’s worked as a housekeeper for the Iowa City Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System in its 12-bed COVID-19 ward, the only one at the veteran-care hospital,...