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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

The Riverside Theatre is seen on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Riverside Theater searches for new home, plans ‘virtual performances’ amid COVID-19

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter May 29, 2020

Riverside Theater, which is known for its locally produced plays, is looking for a new home. According to a press release from the playhouse’s website, Riverside will move from its current location,...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Megan Gustafson, Kathleen Doyle make final WNBA rosters

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

Former Iowa women's basketball players Megan Gustafson and Kathleen Doyle have both made the final rosters of their respective WNBA teams. Gustafson is entering her second year with the Dallas Wings....

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shakes hands after a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. McCaffery finished 2 of 7 from inside the paint and had 4 rebounds on the night.

Hardship waiver approved for Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

Iowa men's basketball forward Patrick McCaffery's hardship waiver petition has been approved by the Big Ten Conference. He has four years of eligibility remaining. McCaffery saw limited action in...

The Iowa Soccer Complex is seen during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

UI asking regents to approve new women’s soccer complex

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

The University of Iowa is asking the state Board of Regents to approve the project and budget for a new women's soccer complex facility. This $3.9 million proposed project, unveiled Friday in regents...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Iowa completes 2024 football schedule, adjusts dates in 2023

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

The Iowa athletics department announced Friday that it has added Troy University to Iowa's 2024 football schedule. Troy will visit Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024. The move completes Iowa's 2024...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Iowa athletes will face ‘no penalty’ for not competing in 2020, AD Gary Barta says

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 28, 2020

Any Iowa student athletes who do not feel comfortable training or competing in 2020 due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic will face no penalty, Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said...

Spectators watch the action 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.

Iowa AD Gary Barta not ruling out full capacity of fans in Kinnick Stadium this season

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 28, 2020

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said Thursday on a video conference that he is not ruling out Hawkeye football games being played in front of a full capacity Kinnick Stadium this season. “I’m...

The College of Public Health is seen on March 11, 2019.

UI researchers expect relaxing guidelines to increase infections, universal PPE could slow spread

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor May 27, 2020

University of Iowa researchers released another report Wednesday warning against relaxing social distancing guidelines statewide, saying the reopening process would lead to a large increase in daily...

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.

Smith-Marsette: Iowa’s offense has ‘everything we need’

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 27, 2020

After spending three seasons catching passes from Nate Stanley, Ihmir Smith-Marsette is getting used to having Spencer Petras at quarterback. Along with an occasional deep ball, the senior Hawkeye...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Nine Hawkeye track and field athletes earn All-American honors

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 26, 2020

Nine Iowa track and field athletes have earned All-American honors for the 2020 NCAA Division I Indoor season, the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced Tuesday. Wayne...

Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston carries the Heroes Trophy during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Golston, Schulte ready to step up on new-look Hawkeye defensive line

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 26, 2020

Ever since he joined the Iowa defensive line unit, Chauncey Golston has been groomed to be a top pass rusher for the Hawkeyes. Going into his senior season, Golston is ready to be a leader up front. “When...

Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Iowa to ease restrictions on amusement parks, casinos; allows bars to reopen

Sarah Watson, Editor May 26, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced more steps to reopen Iowa businesses, including allowing bars to reopen on Thursday and easing restrictions on casinos and amusement parks beginning in June. At...