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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Taylor Arco runs in the women's 4x800m race at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Iowa earned second in the event with a time of 8:31.84.

Iowa women win first Hy-Vee Cup in program history

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 27, 2019

For the first time, Iowa women’s track and field has won the Hy-Vee Cup at the Drake Relays. The Hawkeye women brought home the cup after compiling 26 points in the five relays that make up the competition. After...

Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker tackles Mississippi State running back Aeris Williams during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 27-22.

Tennessee Titans select Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker in fourth round

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 27, 2019

Safety Amani Hooker became the fourth Hawkeye selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. On Saturday, the Tennessee Titans drafted Hooker with the 14th pick in the second round (116th overall). Hooker earned...

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Hawkeye basketball remembers former star Kenny Arnold

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 27, 2019

After 30-plus years of battling a number of health issues, former University of Iowa basketball player Kenny Arnold died on April 27. The three-year starter was 59 years old; he is best remembered for...

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson celebrates during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Iowa football’s Anthony Nelson in fourth round of NFL Draft

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 27, 2019

Anthony Nelson is off the board after getting selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 107th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Standing at 6’7, Nelson’s length will likely play a key role at the...

Iowa's Carter Lilly rounds the track during the men's 4x800m race at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Iowa’s 4×800 relays post historic times at Drake

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 26, 2019

Iowa left Friday night at the Blue Oval with a bang. The men and women competed in the 4x800-meter relay, the first of five finals events in the 2019 Hy-Vee Cup. The event was very significant for...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a presidential campaign event at the Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton on Friday, April 26, 2019.

How are eastern Iowans reacting to Elizabeth Warren’s policy rollouts?

Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter April 26, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., posted a policy announcement in a Medium post on Friday aiming to improve military housing for families — which followed a plan unveiled on Monday to cancel up to $50,000...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga winds up to throw during the women's shot put at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Tausaga earned 2nd with a distance of 16.36m.

Tausaga back on top at Drake Relays

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 26, 2019

Laulauga Tausaga gave Iowa its first win of the 110th Drake Relays in the discus during Friday’s early session. The reigning three-time Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week put up a mark of 57.13 meters...

Patients and volunteers do the 'Hawkeye Wave' in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital during Dance Marathon 25 on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

Dance Marathon announces For The Kids Way Dedicated to the Kiddos

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 26, 2019

On a sunny Friday outside on South Hospital Drive, Dance Marathon participants, hospital members, families, and community supporters stood to honor children who are fighting cancer. In honor of the...

Iowa utility player Ashley Hamilton misses the ball during the game against Nebraska at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated 7-5 by the Huskers.

Hawkeye softball prepped for Minnesota

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 25, 2019

April is starting to give way to May, which means the softball season is starting to reach its conclusion. The Hawkeyes have just two more three-game series left in the regular season, the first being...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) runs the ball during the Iowa/Maryland homecoming football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hockenson, Fant make NFL Draft history with first-round selections

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

For the first time in NFL Draft history, two tight ends from the same school have been selected in the first round of the same draft. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant completed the Hawkeye tight end sweep...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., addresses a crowd at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The Linn Phoenix Club hosted the event.

Elizabeth Warren outlines benefits of taxing the wealthy in Cedar Rapids

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 25, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Outlining detailed policy proposals has become Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s signature move on the campaign trail as she aims to secure the Democratic presidential nomination,...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Denver Broncos select Fant with pick No. 20

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

Noah Fant is officially off the board after getting chosen by the Denver Broncos with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Fant projects as a heavy threat in the passing game at the next level....