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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Iowa State's Jarrett Degen during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Lugo won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lugo wins nail-biter at 149

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 24, 2019

Momentum often plays a determining role in sports of every kind. Wrestling is no different. The man that has the momentum tries to keep it, and the man who does not tries to steal it. On Sunday, Iowa’s...

Iowa's 184-pound Nelson Brands wrestles Iowa State's Sam Colbray during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Brands won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Nelson Brands makes impact known at ISU

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 24, 2019

Nelson Brands fist pumped, shook his opponent’s hand and then hurdled the first row of Iowa coaches’ chairs during his sprint into the tunnel. The redshirt freshman had just knocked off No. 7/8 junior...

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Iowa State's Alex Mackall during a dual meet in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Lee won by technical fall, 17-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6.

Iowa wrestling downs Iowa State, 29-6

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 24, 2019

Close matches and Iowa bonus points highlighted this year's CyHawk matchup in Ames. The Hawkeye lineup gave up only 2 matches, beating the No. 11 ranked Cyclones, 29-6. 125 - No. 1 Spencer Lee vs. No....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Goodson rushed twenty-one times for fifty-two yards, averaging 1.8 yards per carry. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Illinois

Pete Ruden and Robert Read November 23, 2019

Iowa picked up a 19-10 win over Illinois on Saturday, ending the Illini's four-game winning streak. With it being Senior Day and setting the stage for the regular-season finale against Nebraska on Nov....

Iowa line backer Kristian Welch rushes Illinois quarter back Brandon Peters during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Welch dominates in Senior Day victory

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2019

It’s second down, the final few ticks are winding down on the play clock. Iowa football fans are already standing and applauding their Hawkeyes, who momentarily would move to 8-3 after beating Illinois,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hugs his mother, Donita, during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley builds on legacy with Senior Day win

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 23, 2019

Nate Stanley walked into the press conference after his final game at Kinnick Stadium, his eyes red and wet, holding back tears. Iowa had just beaten Illinois, 19-10, to end the Illini’s four-game...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts an extra point during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan breaks Big Ten single-season field goal record

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 23, 2019

Keith Duncan keeps writing his name in the record books. After hitting his 26th field goal of the season — and third of the game — against Illinois on Nov. 23, Duncan slid into first place in Big...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia prepares for a tackle during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Week 13 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Illinois

Pete Ruden and Robert Read November 23, 2019

Chunk plays boost Hawkeye offense On fourth-and-6 from the Illinois 31, Iowa needed points out of what had been a solid opening drive. Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley had previously completed an 18-yard...

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

Trial date set for man accused of killing wife JoEllen Browning

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor November 22, 2019

A trial date has been set for Roy Browning, the man accused of murdering his wife, University of Iowa Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning. The trial will begin at 9 a.m. on March 10 at the...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Finance and Operations Office oversees UIHC construction projects after Modern Piping legal dispute

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2019

Following the University of Iowa’s costly years long legal battle with construction firm Modern Piping over two major construction disputes, the Finance and Operations Office will now oversee all UI...

Iowa center Luka Garza goes for a lay-up during the Iowa's  game against The University of North Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Osprey 83-68.

Garza settles in after slow start, scores 29 against North Florida

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2019

A slow start can derail a great performance before it even has the chance to happen. Luka Garza didn’t let that happen Thursday night. In Iowa’s 83-68 runaway victory over North Florida, Iowa’s...

Kid Captain Jeg Weets poses for a picture while his mother and father sit behind him in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain races into Kinnick to cheer on Hawkeyes

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor November 21, 2019

Six-year-old Jeg Weets often travels back and forth from his hometown of Morrison, Illinois, to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. This time around, though, he won’t be coming to Iowa for...