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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Luka Garza celebrates a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 90-83. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Garza puts up big numbers against Michigan for second time

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 17, 2020

When Luka Garza sees the Maize and Blue of Michigan, he turns into a monster. Not that he isn’t a monster in most other games, but there’s something about the Wolverines where Garza happens to play...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener looks to shoot during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes continue home dominance with win over Wolverines

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 17, 2020

Iowa picked up its sixth win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in a row when it beat Michigan 90-83 in Iowa City on Friday. The victory, however, was never a guarantee. Iowa trailed by as many as seven in...

Students and members of the community sign in to caucus for the Democrat Party in the Robert Lee Rec Center on February 1, 2016.

What are the Iowa caucuses and how do I caucus?

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 17, 2020

The famed first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses are fast approaching, and today marks the last day to check in early to your caucus site for the Democratic caucuses. On Feb. 3, Iowans across the state...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian drives down the court during a game against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles, 102-50.

Late shot by Sevillian moves Iowa past Minnesota

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 16, 2020

Despite trailing by eight points at half and nine points going into the fourth quarter, the Iowa women's basketball team pulled off another conference win Thursday against Minnesota. The Hawkeyes outscored...

U.S President Donald Trump speaks as Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa looks on during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House   in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Joni Ernst praises trade agreements ahead of U.S. Senate vote on USMCA

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 16, 2020

Moments before going to the senate floor to ratify a new North American trade deal, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said to reporters in a conference call that she was thrilled by recent developments in international...

College students in Iowa get a front-row seat to national politics

College students in Iowa get a front-row seat to national politics

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 15, 2020

DES MOINES — First-time voters and college students in Iowa have had some of the most access to the presidential candidates than any other student body in the country. Twenty days out from the Iowa...

A statue of former Iowa lineman Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium during Iowa football media day on August 9, 2019.

Karras, Slater named to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 15, 2020

Former standout Iowa football players Alex Karras and Fred "Duke" Slater have been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They were inducted as a part of the 2020 Centennial Class. Karras played defensive...

Gov. Kim Reynolds exits with her husband, First Gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, following the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Fact checking Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 15, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out her priorities for the upcoming 2020 legislative session in her annual address to lawmakers in Des Moines on Tuesday.  She touted a strong budget and low unemployment rate,...

Six candidates made their final pitches to Iowans while together on a single stage Jan. 14, 2020 at the January Democratic debates hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register. Photo available to The Daily Iowan from CNN.

Presidential hopefuls make final pitches to Iowans 20 days out from caucuses in Democratic debate

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough January 15, 2020

DES MOINES — Six Democratic presidential hopefuls took the debate stage in Des Moines on Tuesday night, making their final pitches to Iowans 20 days before the first-in-the-nation caucuses. Produced...

Iowa center Luka Garza rebounds a ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Tuesday, January 7th. The Hawkeyes fell to the Huskers 76-70.

Garza leads the way in Iowa’s win over Northwestern

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2020

There's no stopping Luka Garza, only the hope of trying to contain him. Northwestern could not do so Tuesday night. The Iowa men's basketball team improved its record to 12-5 on the year and 3-3...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Iowa regent universities would see $15 million general fund boost under governor’s budget proposal

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2020

DES MOINES — While the cash-strapped state Board of Regents universities tout their roles as economic engines for Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds has recommended the institutions receive a boost to their...

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 set to enter 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

Tristan Wirfs, the final Iowa player with an NFL decision, has chosen to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, he announced on his Instagram page Tuesday. “These past 3 years have been the ride of a lifetime,”...