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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 Luka Garza dunks the ball during a game against Kennesaw State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa dominates in win over Kennesaw State

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2019

Kennesaw State came into its matchup against Iowa with a 1-11 record on the season. Things didn’t get any better for the Owls in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes dominated from the opening...

Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. speaks during an office opening event in Iowa City on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Senator Klobuchar spoke to an audience of around 200 people.

In Iowa City, Amy Klobuchar says she can energize Iowa’s Democratic base

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor December 28, 2019

Amy Klobuchar can turnout Iowa’s Democratic base in 2020, the Minnesota senator and presidential hopeful said while opening a campaign office in Iowa’s bluest county Dec. 28. “And as for a fired...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets emotional as the announcer mentioned Hayden Fry during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa honors Hayden Fry during and after Holiday Bowl win

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 28, 2019

Something special happened in the Iowa locker room after the Hawkeyes beat USC 49-24 in the Holiday Bowl on Friday. When the Hawkeyes left the field after the trophy presentation, everyone, fresh off...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz presents the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Highlights from Holiday Bowl post-game press conference

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser December 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Iowa toppled USC in the Holiday Bowl on Friday to capture its third-consecutive bowl victory, as well as its 10th win of the season. Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players had...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa pursues USC's Kedon Slovis during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa’s Holiday Bowl performance highlights season

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — If the Holiday Bowl was A.J. Epenesa’s final game in a Hawkeye uniform, it was a good one to go out on. The junior defensive end recorded 2.5 sacks to finish the season with 11.5, the...

Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Holiday Bowl halftime reactions — Iowa vs. USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 27, 2019

Trick plays leading Iowa to success Hayden Fry would be proud. Iowa scored touchdowns on its first two possessions against USC on Friday by utilizing trickery in a way it hasn't all season. Offensive...

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

USC’s Helton speaks on Holiday Bowl matchup with Iowa

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 26, 2019

There aren’t many opportunities for Pac-12 teams to face programs from the Big Ten. USC has that chance on Friday when the Trojans and their pass-heavy offense battles the Hawkeyes’ stout defense...

Zena, a two-toed sloth, sticks out her tongue during Iowa's tour of the San Diego Zoo on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes met a few animals and then toured the exhibits.

Photos: Hawkeyes tour the San Diego Zoo (12/25/19)

Katina Zentz and Shivansh Ahuja December 25, 2019

Iowa players Levi and Landan Paulsen, Nick Niemann, and Cedrick Lattimore had the chance the afternoon of December 25, 2019 to meet a few special animals. They met Zena, a two-toed sloth, Jambo, an African...

Iowa offensive lineman Levi Paulsen laughs looking at a two-toed sloth during the teams visit of the San Diego Zoo on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Paulsen twins appreciate trip to San Diego Zoo

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 25, 2019

Some members of the Hawkeye football team engaged with animals at the San Diego Zoo on Dec. 25, though not the farm animals that populate the state of Iowa. This was new. Levi and Landan Paulsen,...