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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

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Iowa's 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Minnesota's Mitch McKee during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-6.

Murin, DeSanto return to propel Hawkeyes past Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2020

After much speculation and anticipation, Max Murin and Austin DeSanto returned to action for Iowa wrestling on Saturday night. Murin had not hit the mat since the Hawkeyes’ Jan. 18 dual with Nebraska,...

Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Minnesota's Devin Skatzka during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-6.

Iowa set to ‘move on’ after Big Ten duals title

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 16, 2020

Some milestones deserve serious recognition. A Big Ten regular season title doesn’t quite do it for Iowa wrestling. The Hawkeyes clinched the conference dual title with a dominant 35-6 victory...

Iowa's 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Minnesota's Boo Dryden during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.

Hawkeye wrestling clinches Big Ten regular season title

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 15, 2020

The Iowa wrestling team clinched the Big Ten regular season title with a 35-6 dual win over the Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Saturday night. Minnesota won two of the first three matches...

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Iowa Democratic Party announces state Rep. Mark Smith as new leader

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 15, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party announced a new leader on Saturday, after a week of delayed results riddled with inconsistencies drew ire from national party members and campaigns. State Rep. Mark Smith,...

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks about lowering prescription drug prices during the Corridor Business Journal Health Care Summit at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 14.

Sen. Chuck Grassley talks prescription drug prices in Coralville

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 14, 2020

Sen. Chuck Grassley pushed his plan to lower prescription drug prices to health-care professionals in Coralville on Feb. 14, saying he expects the bipartisan bill to pass by May 20.  Speaking at the...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick takes a shot 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.

Fredrick exits early in loss to Indiana

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 13, 2020

Things went from bad, to worse, to absolutely terrible for the Iowa men’s basketball team Thursday night against Indiana. Iowa got out to an early lead on the road, only for the Hoosiers to take...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Maryland blows by Iowa at College Park

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 13, 2020

There was no comeback this time around for the Hawkeyes. College Park, Maryland, was too much for Iowa to handle, as it lost to Maryland, 93-59. The Hawkeyes were tied with the Terrapins for first...

University of Iowa students caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

By the numbers: The figures that defined the Iowa caucuses

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 12, 2020

Before absent results from the Iowa caucuses caught national attention, candidates traveled across the state, racked up hundreds of campaign stops, and shoveled millions of dollars into local advertising. The...

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price discusses the Iowa caucuses in an interview for The Daily Iowan at Prairie Lights on Friday, May 5, 2019. (Jenna Galligan)

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price resigns amid caucus controversy

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 12, 2020

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price resigned Wednesday after more than a week of criticism over delayed and inconsistent caucus results. The Democratic National Committee pushed Iowa to make...

University of Iowa students form lines during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

Iowa Democratic Party approves recanvass requests

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 12, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party approved the full recanvass requests from the Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Mayor Pete Buttigieg campaigns, according to a press release on Wednesday. The recanvass is expected...

Iowa coaches Terry (left) and Tom Brands gesture toward the officials during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Iowa extends contracts for Tom Brands, two assistants

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 12, 2020

Iowa wrestling coaches Tom Brands, Terry Brands, and Ryan Morningstar have agreed to contract extensions to remain in Iowa City through the 2026 wrestling season, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta...

Members of the Iowa City City Council sit before the two UI student governments for a discussion about a proposed development project in downtown Iowa City during a joint meeting on Feb 11.

Iowa City City Council seeks input from UI student governments before vote on luxury-apartment development

Hannah Rovner and Eleanor Hildebrandt February 12, 2020

At the inaugural joint session between University of Iowa Student Government, Graduate and Professional Student Government, and Iowa City City Council, all three groups were focused on housing developments...