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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

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Hawkeyes react to Luka Garza’s decision to return for senior season

Robert Read, Sports Editor August 2, 2020

Luka Garza announced Sunday that he will withdraw his name from the 2020 NBA Draft and return to Iowa for his senior season. "My heart is in Iowa City," Garza said in a statement released after...

Iowa center Luka Garza attempt to push past Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65.

Luka Garza returning for senior season at Iowa with championship goals in mind

Robert Read, Sports Editor August 2, 2020

Two minutes before the video conference where he was set to announce whether or not he was returning to Iowa for his senior season started, Luka Garza posted six words on his Instagram page that told...

Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates after crossing the 20-point threshold for his fourteenth straight game during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Luka Garza’s Sunday announcement time scheduled

Robert Read, Sports Editor August 1, 2020

Hawkeye fans can clear their Sunday afternoon schedules. According to a release from the Iowa athletics department, Luka Garza will announce on a video conference at 12:15 p.m. Sunday if he is returning...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren sends letter to conference’s ADs addressing fall sports, training camps

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 31, 2020

According to a letter that was reportedly sent to Big Ten athletic directors Thursday by Commissioner Kevin Warren and Dr. Chris Kratochvil, the chair of the conference's Task Force for Emerging Infectious...

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference July 30. Ferentz discussed the findings of the external review of the Iowa football program.

Kirk Ferentz ‘surprised’ by allegations from Akrum Wadley, says some of his comments were ‘flat-out not true’

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 30, 2020

Kirk Ferentz has refrained from commenting on specific allegations made against the football program in recent weeks, but Thursday he addressed what former Iowa running back Akrum Wadley said earlier...

Democratic candidate Rita Hart speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rita Hart calls for overturning Citizens United in virtual rally

Lauren White, Politics Reporter July 30, 2020

Rita Hart called for an end to corporate money in politics in a virtual rally via Zoom on Thursday.  Hart, the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in Iowa's 2nd Congressional...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Iowa AD Gary Barta: No additional personnel changes following review of Hawkeye football program

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 30, 2020

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said at a press conference Thursday that no additional personnel changes will be made to the Hawkeye football coaching staff following the investigation into allegations...

Steve Goddard speaks during a forum as one of four candidates for the University of Iowa's Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Voxman Concert Hall on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Previously, Goddard has served as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

University of Iowa replaces liberal-arts dean following violation of employee ethics policy

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 30, 2020

The University of Iowa has removed former dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Steve Goddard from his position, following an unspecified investigation that found Goddard had violated the...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces guidance for reopening of schools

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 30, 2020

K-12 schools in Iowa may be allowed to move to primarily online education depending on the condition of the coronavirus spread in their county once school begins in August.  State medical Director...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Review of Iowa football program states program’s rules ‘perpetuated racial or cultural biases’

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 30, 2020

A review of the Iowa football program by the Kansas City law firm Husch Blackwell found that the program's rules "perpetuated racial or cultural biases and diminished the value of cultural diversity,"...

The inside of the Seamans Center is seen on Friday, July 12, 2019. The building houses the UI College of Engineering.

UI College of Engineering uses artificial-intelligence to solve problems across campus

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 29, 2020

The Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and the University of Iowa College of Engineering are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to solve problems in various fields, including education,...

Iowa players huddle during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 85-80.

Iowa men’s basketball pauses workouts following two positive COVID-19 tests

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 28, 2020

The Iowa athletics department announced Tuesday that the men's basketball team has paused workouts for 14 days after two student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. According to a release,...