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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles UTC's Fabian Gutierrez at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 16-5.

Lee captures U.S. Senior Nationals title

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 22, 2019

Iowa 125-pound standout Spencer Lee earned a US Senior Nationals title by beating No. 1 seed Nathan Tomasello 8-2 in the 57-kilogram finals on Sunday. Lee, the tournament's No. 3 seed, took a 5-0 lead...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Wisconsin’s Michael Cullen during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Lee won by technical fall in 3:13, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Lee advances to finals at U.S. Senior Nationals

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2019

Iowa junior wrestler Spencer Lee wasted no time on his way to advancing to the 57 kg finals of the 2019 U.S. Senior Nationals. Lee recorded four technical falls and outscored his opponents 44-4 on Dec....

Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. waves to the audience following a town hall event at North Central Junior High School in North Liberty on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Elizabeth Warren calls out corruption at North Liberty town hall

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor December 21, 2019

Dee Kaefring is a retired nurse who is considering to support Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Democratic caucus night. Kaefring said she saw the downfalls of the health-care industry firsthand, and she likes...

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UI reports death of fourth-year student, a Dance Marathon member

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor December 20, 2019

The University of Iowa on Friday announced the death of fourth-year student Kenzie Gamble, 21, a Dance Marathon member throughout her college career whose dream was to work at the UI Stead Family Children's...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Gustafson’s jersey retirement scheduled

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2019

Iowa will retire Megan Gustafson's No. 10 when the women's basketball team takes on Michigan State on Jan. 26. It was first announced on April 24 that Gustafson's number would be retired. Gustafson,...

Anita Hill attends the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 13, 2017. (Steven Ferdman/Sipa USA/TNS)

Anita Hill to speak at the University of Iowa in January

Sarah Watson, Managing News and Politics Editor December 20, 2019

Lawyer and activist Anita Hill will give a lecture at the University of Iowa Jan. 23 titled "From Social Movement to Social Impact: Ending Sexual Harassment." The lecture, hosted by the University Lecture...

Attendees are seen gathering together during the Impeachment Rally on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City. Multiple speakers from the Iowa City area shared their opinions on President Trump’s impeachment process. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Finals week doesn’t keep UI students from following impeachment proceedings

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter December 19, 2019

In the midst of finals week, students packed the main floor of the University of Iowa’s library, some studying intently, and others chatting with friends while national lawmakers debated whether to impeach...

Johnson county residents prepare to speak to the Board of Supervisors during a public hearing to replace the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Human Services building on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  The ordinance plans to add a formal request application for alterations of farms under forty acres. Farmers from around Johnson county gathered to voice their concerns about how the new ordinance could affect family farms.

Johnson County supervisors OK final version of Unified Development Ordinance

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor December 19, 2019

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed the third and final consideration of an ordinance that would tighten farmland regulations with a 3-2 vote on Thursday and will go into effect on Jan. 15.  The...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan punts the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Duncan becomes consensus All-American

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 19, 2019

Keith Duncan made Iowa history on Thursday by becoming the 26th Hawkeye to become a consensus All-American. Duncan and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs were named first-team All-Americans by the Football...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Ferentz speaks on Fry’s death

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

Kirk Ferentz was supposed to be in San Diego on Wednesday but made a change to his schedule after the passing of Hayden Fry Tuesday night. Ferentz took the podium at the Hansen Football Performance...

Former University of Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry signs copies of his book "A High Porch Picnic" Tuesday March 2, 1999 at the Jacobsen athletic building in Iowa City. Fry's book will be available to the public Wednesday night at Carver Hawkeye arena. (Brian Ray/The Daily Iowan)

Read: Hayden Fry will always be a Hawkeye

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

When it’s said that somebody embodies a program, few times is it ever true. When it comes to Hayden Fry, it couldn’t be more accurate. Fry is a native of Eastland, Texas, and was a head coach...

Iowa City Police investigating two Wednesday morning shootings

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor December 18, 2019

UPDATE, 6:03 p.m.: Two individuals were arrested near the scene of a shooting on Westwinds Dive, according to a release from Iowa City Police. Both individuals were also charged with drug-related offenses,...