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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

MSU calls a timeout during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 626 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Nov. 2-8 and received 30 positive tests and 596 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus protocol,...

Michael Osterholm is director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Biden names Iowa native Michael Osterholm to coronavirus task force

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor November 9, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden announced a slate of scientists and health experts to guide his coronavirus policy on Monday, including Iowa native Michael Osterholm. Osterholm is McKnight Presidential...

Iowa fielder Lea Thompson receives coaching from head coach Renee Gillispie after striking out during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa softball appoints new Director of Operations

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 9, 2020

The University of Iowa's softball team has a new Director of Operations. According to head coach Renee Gillispie, University of Buffalo alumnus Matthew Meyer will serve as Iowa softball's Director...

Members of an impromptu celebratory car parade gather for a portrait outside of the IMU on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2020. After hearing the announcement that Joe Biden won the presidential election on CNN, Iowa City resident Nora Boerner and a group of friends decided to stop by a hardware store to pick up flags and drive them around downtown Iowa City. “Someone yelled, ‘What’s the point?’ and I said celebrating!” Boerner said. In addition to celebrating, Boerner said the group’s intention was to reclaim the American flag. “I haven’t felt like flying it for a while,” she said. The Associated Press declared Former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election after calling a Democratic victory in Pennsylvania at 10:25 a.m. CST.

Honking Biden-Harris parade snakes through Iowa City after winners announced

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 7, 2020

Cheers from the Hawkeye football game mingled with honking horns and waving American flags Saturday afternoon in an impromptu celebration after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were announced the next president...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

It took three tries, but the Iowa football team is in the win column this season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 49-7 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium to move to 1-2 on the season. Iowa scored...

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones takes a handoff during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Charlie Jones shows off skillset in big game against Michigan State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2020

Charlie Jones didn't catch a pass on Saturday, but the wide receiver may have been the player of the game in Iowa's 49-7 blowout victory over Michigan State. Jones accounted for 143 all-purpose...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Hawkeyes excel in all three phases for dominant victory over Spartans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

A lively ground attack, a special teams score, a pick six — the Iowa football team did it all Saturday in a dominating 49-7 victory over Michigan State. And the Spartans don’t have any points coming...

Iowa wideout Brandon Smith runs after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Smith caught Petras lone touchdown pass.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Michigan State

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist November 7, 2020

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Racism, sexism and a victory. How Kamala Harris made history as Joe Biden’s vice president

WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris will become the 49th vice president of the United States, the first woman and the first person of color to hold the nation's second-highest office. Her election follows a...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Iowa defeats Michigan State, picks up first victory of 2020 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

After losing close game in both of the first two weeks of the season, the Iowa football team blew out Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday for the team's first victory of the season. The...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Michigan State, 35-0, at halftime

Robert Read and Isaac Goffin November 7, 2020

Iowa has three touchdowns on offense and one on both defense and special teams in the first half to lead Michigan State 35-0. After an 0-2 start, Iowa is on track to pick up its first win of the...

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss (33) celebrates an interception with teammates Jake Gervase (30) and Geno Stone (8) during Iowa’s game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Charlie Jones takes punt return to the house, Riley Moss follows that up with pick six

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

Michigan State faced fourth down deep in its own territory and had to punt the ball back to Iowa. The Hawkeyes rushed the punt, and Spartan punter Bryce Baringer got off a line drive punt quickly. Charlie...