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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s 184-pound Abe Assad wrestles Northern Iowa’s Taylor Lujan during the fourth session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Lujan won by decision, 4-0, and placed first in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling blanks Indiana in Bloomington

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter January 10, 2020

The first leg of Iowa wrestling’s trip to the Hoosier state proved to be a success. The No. 1 Hawkeyes imposed their will on a seemingly helpless Indiana team, winning 41-0 Friday night in Bloomington. The...

UI liberal arts associate dean arrested weeks before appointment

UI liberal arts associate dean arrested weeks before appointment

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 10, 2020

The newly appointed University of Iowa associate dean of arts and humanities was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated two weeks before his promotion, though a UI spokesperson...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp lays the ball up during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Wieskamp, Garza lead Iowa to dominant win over No. 12 Maryland

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2020

For the second night in a row, Iowa upset Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This time, it was the Hawkeye men's basketball team. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 12 Maryland, 67-49, in a game that wasn't...

The Johnson County Courthouse as seen on Sept. 12, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Trial, hearings delayed in sexual abuse case of former Iowa Hillel director

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor January 10, 2020

The trial and dates of two hearings have been delayed for David Weltman, the former Iowa Hillel director accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy early last year. The trial is now slated to begin...

2020 Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson speaks at Heartland Yoga on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Williamson spoke about the perception that she was out of her depth among other candidates, joking that she had seen others on the debate stage, and “there wasn’t a lot of depth” there.

Marianne Williamson exits presidential-nomination race

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 10, 2020

Author and lecturer Marianne Williamson announced on Twitter Friday she'd be suspending her bid for the Democratic nomination for president. "I ran for president to help forge another direction for...

Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J. speaks to the audience during a campaign event at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon on Thursday, January 9 2020. Senator Booker spoke about his plans for the country if he wins the presidency.

Cory Booker preaches to Iowans ahead of deadline to qualify for Democratic debates

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 10, 2020

Cory Booker is racing against the clock. Much like his experience as a football player at Stanford, which he likes to make jokes about at town halls, Booker is trying to connect with as many Iowans...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the rim during a womenÕs basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball upsets Maryland at Carver

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2020

No matter who comes into Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa women's basketball team feels like it has the upper hand. The Hawkeyes proved why once again Thursday night. Iowa defeated No. 16 Maryland...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp looks to pass during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Wieskamp made 5-of-10 shots on the night.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Nebraska, drops to 1-3 in conference play

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 7, 2020

In his days as head coach at Iowa State, Fred Hoiberg racked up a 4-1 record against Iowa. He continued that hot streak in his first matchup against the Hawkeyes as Nebraska’s head coach on Tuesday. After...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Stone declares for 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 6, 2020

One Hawkeye is off to the NFL. Iowa safety Geno Stone tweeted his intention to declare for the 2020 NFL Draft on Monday. "Since the bowl game, I have had plenty of time to think deeply about my future...

Iowa guard Joe Toussaint keeps the ball away from Kennesaw State's Terrell Burden during a basketball game against Kennesaw State University on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Toussaint named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 6, 2020

Joe Toussaint earned the first Big Ten recognition of his career after being named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, the conference announced. Toussaint scored a career-high 18 points in Iowa's...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle looks to pass during a women’s basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60.

Women’s basketball takes down Northwestern on the road

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 5, 2020

Take points where you can get them. That seems to be the Iowa women’s basketball team’s motto this season, and that was evident in its 77–51 win against Northwestern in Evanston. Like many other...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Wieskamp finished with 13 points.

Iowa falls to Penn State in ranked showdown

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 4, 2020

The matchup between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Penn State at The Palestra in Philadelphia did not disappoint. The ranked showdown between the two Big Ten teams was an early highlight of conference play,...