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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 quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Stanley owns quarterback sneak

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 24, 2019

When Iowa's in a pinch on third down and it needs a fresh set of downs, it can turn to a play that always seems to work for the Hawkeyes: the quarterback sneak. As long as Iowa's within three yards...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette carries the ball into the end zone during the game against Nebraska on Friday, November 29, 2019. Smith-Marsette received one pass for a total of twenty-two yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 27-24.

Smith-Marsette looking to continue kick-return dominance

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 24, 2019

Ihmir Smith-Marsette has shown what he can do on offense throughout his career, but he’s displayed his prowess on special teams in recent weeks, as well. In his last game, Smith-Marsette took a kick...

Iowa defensive back Devonte Young makes a tackle during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Young named Iowa’s recipient of Admiral U.S. Grant Sharp Trophy

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 24, 2019

Aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt on Tuesday, senior defensive back Devonte Young was named Iowa’s recipient of the Admiral U.S. Grant Sharp Trophy. The award is an annual tradition at the Holiday...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa State marked turning point for Duncan

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 24, 2019

Keith Duncan’s consensus All-American season might never have happened if it didn’t rain in Ames on Sept. 14. “I had the mindset in the [Iowa State] game, like put me anywhere on the field, and...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz hands a jersey to Iowa's honorary Holiday Bowl captain Vincent O'Brien on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football selects honorary captain for Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 24, 2019

Amidst all the palm trees and sunshine offered by San Diego, there’s an important piece of the United States. The Naval Air Station North Island takes up residence in the city, and on it sits the...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson averaged 1.8 yards per carry during the game.

Iowa plans to use ground attack against USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 23, 2019

Two conflicting offensive philosophies will be pitted against each other when USC’s fifth-ranked air-raid offense battles Iowa’s ground-and-pound rushing attack in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

Judge rules to allow key evidence to be used in Mollie Tibbetts trial

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2019

A judge on Dec. 23 ruled that most evidence against the man accused of slaying University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts may be used in trial, rejecting defense claims that he involuntarily made incriminating...

Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 23, 2019

When Iowa takes on USC in the Holiday Bowl on Friday, the Hawkeyes' helmets will look different. Iowa announced Monday that it will honor legendary coach Hayden Fry and former Athletics Director Bump...

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...