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Iowa guard CJ Fredrick drives to the hoop 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. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Fredrick’s return to the starting lineup key in Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 29, 2020

Iowa got some much-needed good news when head coach Fran McCaffery announced on Friday that freshman guard CJ Fredrick would return to the starting lineup against Penn State. Fredrick made an impact...

Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate 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. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes eye double-bye ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 29, 2020

Iowa basketball’s battle against Penn State on Saturday resembled a Big Ten football game. 11 a.m. on a Saturday. Chilly weather before tip. Physical. Electric. A lot on the line. But this time,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick listens intently during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes take down Nittany Lions in pivotal Big Ten matchup

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 29, 2020

After losing to Michigan State on Feb. 25, Iowa wasted no time getting back in the win column. The men's basketball defeated Penn State, 77-68, in a physical game that will have a significant impact...

Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs lighting it up at the NFL Combine

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 28, 2020

Former Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs showcased his elite athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday. Wirfs, standing at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, is the combination of size and speed that...

Airport employees wear masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 as they work at the Sao Paulo International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

Amid rising coronavirus fears, UI cancels programs in South Korea, takes on role in testing

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 28, 2020

Although no cases of coronavirus have been reported in Iowa so far, the University of Iowa has issued further restrictions to study-abroad programs to countries impacted by the virus and is preparing...

Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, speaks at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

LGBTQ bills fail to advance in Iowa Legislature

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 27, 2020

Most LGBTQ-related bills in the Iowa Legislature failed to advance through the funnel deadline, including bills aimed at banning conversion therapy as well as bills placing regulations on LGBTQ topics...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer protects the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Seniors help Iowa squeak by Minnesota in home finale

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

On a special night for the Hawkeyes, things could have gone smoother as they battled the pesky Golden Gophers until the end. However, the team battled and finished strong to the tune of a 90-82 victory...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Czinano continues to impress for women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

On Senior Night, it was time for the seniors to shine. They did, but Iowa couldn’t have defeated Minnesota without the help of sophomore center Monika Czinano. Czinano scored the first basket...

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Final caucus results: Pete Buttigieg holds on to lead after caucus recount

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 27, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party announced the results of the recount of 23 precincts in a press release on Thursday, solidifying and strengthening Pete Buttigieg’s slight lead over Bernie Sanders in state...

Fact Check | Did Ohio maintain state funding for OSU after a public/private partnership similar to UI's?

Fact Check | Did Ohio maintain state funding for OSU after a public/private partnership similar to UI’s?

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 27, 2020

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Marissa Payne The state...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Trial set for October for man accused of killing his wife, UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 27, 2020

The trial for Roy Browning — the man accused of killing his wife, UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning — has been reset to begin on Oct. 13. A case management conference has also...

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Editorial: Iowa House bill would exclude out-of-state students, hurt UI funding

DI Editorial Board February 26, 2020

Iowa lawmakers are meddling in the state Board of Regents’ business. An Iowa House bill passed on Tuesday could shape the University of Iowa’s ability to brand itself as a destination university...