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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 defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares to tackle during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Revamped Hawkeye defense aims to make impact in 2020

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 7, 2020

The Hawkeye defense has some stars to replace. All-Big Ten defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa, who recorded 11.5 sacks last season with Iowa, is one of them. Epenesa was selected with the 54th overall...

Iowa players run onto the field during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Niemann, Campbell among Iowa linebackers prepared to step up this season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 7, 2020

Nick Niemann ended his 2019 season with a career game in the Holiday Bowl and will be back on Iowa’s defense in 2020. That can't be said for Iowa's other top linebackers from last season. The...

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

Reynolds says Iowa hospitals equipped for record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 7, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowa’s health-care providers are able to handle a surge in hospitalizations as Iowa hits a record high for the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Iowa...

Sheriff vies for longtime Republican House seat

Sheriff vies for longtime Republican House seat

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 6, 2020

Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek’s bid to unseat four-term Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, is an uphill battle, in his own words, however the race is one of many that some Iowa Democrats hope...

Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates a kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Smith-Marsette scored rushing, receiving, and return touchdowns in the game.

Extended offseason proves to be beneficial for Iowa football’s offense

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 6, 2020

When Spencer Petras suited up for his final game as the Hawkeyes’ backup quarterback in the Holiday Bowl, nobody could’ve forecasted what would come next. Although college football completed...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras makes a pass during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s new starting quarterback Spencer Petras confident heading into 2020 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 6, 2020

Strong leadership qualities are often tied to the quarterback position. Iowa’s new starting signal caller takes a different approach in that area than his predecessor. Redshirt sophomore Spencer...

Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Colbert answered questions regarding the current environment within the team and the growing communication between the players.

Two Iowa football players opt out of 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 5, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Monday that Hawkeye football players Djimon Colbert and Taajhir McCall have elected to opt out of the 2020 season because of concerns relating to the...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Board of Regents approve Harreld’s retirement, start search for new president

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 5, 2020

The search is open for the next University of Iowa president. The Iowa state Board of Regents accepted UI President Bruce Harreld’s plans to retire once his successor is selected at a virtual...

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

University of Iowa will halt diversity, equity, and inclusion training after White House Executive Order

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa will temporarily halt diversity, equity, and inclusion training provided by federal contractors and federal grantees after evaluating a White House Executive Order that aims...

Iowa Hawk Shop bags sit on the counter of the store in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017. The Hawk Shop wants to reusable bags in the store.

University of Iowa to explore private partnership to manage Iowa Hawk Shop

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa of Iowa is exploring a potential partnership with a private company to manage its Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore – a move many other Big 10 universities have taken ...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Monday that it conducted 644 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4 and received four positive tests and 640 negative tests. As...

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa reports six new COVID-19 cases

Rachel Schilke, News Editor October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting updated self-reported COVID-19 cases. Since Oct. 2, six students have self-reported testing positive for the virus. According to the campus-wide email update...