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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

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...

The Englert Theater is seen closed on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

Mission Creek Festival canceled for 2020

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor May 22, 2020

After originally postponing for the fall, Englert Theater’s Mission Creek Festival has been canceled entirely for 2020, according to an announcement on Englert’s website Friday. The theater had...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa to begin phased reopening of select campus operations

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor May 22, 2020

The University of Iowa announced a pilot program for a phased reopening of certain campus programs in a campus-wide email to the UI community Friday. The program will begin with the Carver College of Medicine...

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

Iowa’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to resume activities June 1

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 22, 2020

On Friday, The University of Iowa announced a pilot program that will slowly initiate a return to normalcy on campus. Among those entities allowed to return is Iowa's Department of Intercollegiate...

Jazz Fest spectators and local residents enjoy the fireworks at the Old Capital Building on Friday June 30th 2017. (James Year/Daily Iowan)

Iowa City cancels Fourth of July fireworks

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor May 22, 2020

Iowa City won't host its annual Fourth of July fireworks this summer, the city announced Friday, in order to continue mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus. The annual Summer of the Arts...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Hawkeye football players anxious to resume team activities

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Iowa defensive tackle Austin Schulte has spent the last four years working out in Hawkeye football facilities. Now, with organized team activities on hold in the Big Ten, he’s back to lifting in...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Northern Illinois’ Jack Heflin to join Iowa as graduate transfer

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Northern Illinois defensive tackle Jack Heflin entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this week and he came to a quick decision. Heflin told 247Sports Thursday that he will transfer...