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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

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 leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Wisconsin 6-0 in punting battle

Robert Read and Austin Hanson December 12, 2020

No. 16 Iowa leads Wisconsin 6-0 at halftime in a game full of three and outs and punting through two quarters. The two teams have combined for 178 yards of total offense in the first half. Both...

John Deeth, volunteer from Johnson County Democrats, recounts before assigning delegates during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

Independent review finds pressure from DNC, last-minute implementation of app responsible for delayed caucus results

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor December 12, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee received the findings of an independent, internal review of the 2020 caucus reporting delays, concluding that last-minute pressure from the Democratic...

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.

Live updates and analysis: Iowa football team closes regular season against Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team (5-2) is on a five-game winning streak heading into its matchup with Wisconsin (2-2) to close the regular season. The two teams are battling for the Heartland Trophy,...

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to shoot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 105-77.

Garza overcomes foul trouble to lead Iowa past Iowa State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

The first half of Iowa's 105-77 win over Iowa State Friday night likely didn’t go the way reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, Luka Garza, had envisioned. Garza picked up two quick fouls in the...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge defends during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 105-77.

Iowa men’s hoops wins third straight in Cy-Hawk series for first time in three decades

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 11, 2020

Last season, Jordan Bohannon thanked Iowa State for the “Memz” after Iowa won at Hilton Coliseum. Lately, the memories haven’t been very good for the Cyclones in the men’s basketball edition...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick looks to shoot during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Fredrick played for 26:10 in the game.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Iowa State

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist December 11, 2020

No. 3 Iowa's size advantage up front was too much for visiting Iowa State as the Hawkeyes cruised to a 105-77 victory at Carver Hawkeye on Friday. Iowa's fourth consecutive win was headlined by forward...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

Luka Garza scores 25 in second half, Iowa blows out Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 11, 2020

The No. 3 Iowa men's basketball improved to 5-0 on the season with a 105-77 thrashing of in-state rival Iowa State Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Luka Garza drained a 3-pointer on the first...

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

University of Iowa reports positive COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter December 11, 2020

The University of Iowa reported 19 new self-reported positive cases of COVID-19 on campus since Dec. 9.  Students represented 16 of the newly reported cases, bringing the semester total to 2,782...

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Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts delayed for third time

Rachel Schilke, News Editor December 10, 2020

The trial for the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts has been delayed again because of COVID-19. Christian Bahena Rivera is accused of stabbing Tibbetts to death in...

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.”

Clark pushes Iowa past Iowa State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2020

Freshman Caitlin Clark cemented her place in Iowa women’s basketball history Wednesday night. The point guard hit a game-winning 3-pointer with under 25 seconds remaining on an assist from guard...

Iowa Guards Kate Martin (left), Caitlin Clark (middle), and Monika Czinano signal to their teammates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Hawkeyes dig deep, manufacture comeback win against Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 9, 2020

Through the first 30 minutes of the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk game, Iowa women’s basketball was trailing, 73-56, and things looked bleak for the Hawkeyes But then, Iowa found its fire in the fourth...

Iowa Guard Kate Martin and Forward Monika Czinano participate in the introductions 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 comes from behind to beat Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 9, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball won a thriller against the Iowa State Cyclones, 82-80, to extend its home win streak to 39 games and defeat the Cyclones for the fifth year in a row. Iowa struggled from...