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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Virginia Tech’s David McFadden 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. Marinelli won by decision, 5-3, and placed first in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling continues to roll in Indiana, defeating Purdue 41-0

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter January 12, 2020

Few things have slowed Iowa wrestling down this season. A weekend road trip that featured two Big Ten foes didn’t seem to faze the Hawkeyes either. As winter weather rolled through Iowa City, the...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during the Iowa City Climate Rally at The Graduate hotel on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Bernie Sanders urges climate action in Iowa City after rising in the Iowa Poll

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 12, 2020

Accompanied by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders said the U.S. has to act with a fierce sense of urgency to avoid climate disaster in his first visit to Iowa City since...

Rep. Dave Loebsack speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Pete Buttigieg three weeks before the Iowa caucuses

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 12, 2020

Iowa's 2nd District Rep. Dave Loebsack endorsed Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Sunday, three weeks before the Iowa caucuses. Loebsack, a Democrat, has served seven terms in Congress...

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...