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The Daily Iowan

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 guard Joe Wieskamp and Illinois guard Trent Frazier fight for control of the ball during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Hawkeyes gunning for Wolverine upset round two

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

CHCIAGO – A lot has happened since Feb. 1. Then, Iowa (17-5 at the time) toppled No. 5 Michigan, 74-59. It was a game that felt even more dominant than a 15-point win, as the Hawkeyes controlled the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Hensley: Iowa’s win over Illinois was its most cohesive performance this season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 14, 2019

 Given how Iowa basketball finished the regular season, Thursday’s shellacking of Illinois wasn’t entirely expected. It was, however, just what Iowa needed. “We showed that when we can...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baer leads Hawkeyes in his last Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

The 2019 Big Ten Tournament is Nicholas Baer’s last, and in Iowa’s first 83-62 win over Illinois on Thursday, he played like he never wanted it to end. The lone Hawkeye senior dropped 17 points...

Iowa's Briana Guillory participates in the Women's 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Guillory finished first with a time of 1:30:01. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13.

Guillory leads Iowa track into outdoor season

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 14, 2019

Briana Guillory’s résumé speaks for itself, and what it says is rather impressive. An eight-time All-American and a Big Ten champion, Guillory has had success from the moment she put on the Black...

Iowa men’s gymnastics prepares for Senior Night, women hit the road

Iowa men’s gymnastics prepares for Senior Night, women hit the road

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter March 14, 2019

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team moved up two spots in the rankings to No. 8 after defeating No. 3 Michigan last week, and the Hawkeyes will try to keep rolling against No. 9 Ohio State on March 16. Moving...

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to the hoop during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Analyzing Iowa basketball’s matchup against Michigan

March 14, 2019

CHICAGO – Now that it’s taken care of business against Illinois in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament, Iowa basketball turns its attention to Michigan. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines clash in...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a 3-point shot during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Hawkeyes down Illini in Big Ten Tournament opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa snapped a four-game losing streak on Thursday, topping Illinois, 83-62, in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes extended their stay in Chicago by knocking down the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) goes for a dunk during a basketball game against Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 66-65.

Cook throws down monster alley-oop on inbounds play

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

It was probably assumed Tyler Cook would throw down some dunks in the Big Ten Tournament, but maybe not one of this magnitude: Inbound alley-oops are very rare. So, too, is @IowaHoops star @iamtc25's...

The Iowa Legislature gaveled in Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to start the 2019 legislative session. Top issues Republican leadership and area legislators have identified include reducing taxes and government oversight, mental health, and felon-voting reform.

Campus free-speech bill heads to Iowa governor’s desk

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 14, 2019

A bill addressing free speech on college campuses passed the Iowa House on Thursday afternoon on a 52-44 vote. The bill would designate most outdoor areas of community colleges and state universities...

Iowa City Downtown District begins search for new nighttime mayor

Iowa City Downtown District begins search for new nighttime mayor

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter March 14, 2019

Iowa City Downtown District has launched its search for a new nighttime mayor on its website following the departure of Angela Winnike. The nighttime mayor is a position that Iowa City introduced in...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 95-71.

Breaking down Iowa basketball’s matchup against Illinois

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 14, 2019

Following its 74-69 overtime win over Northwestern, Illinois advanced to take on Iowa on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago. The Hawkeyes and Illini will clash 25 minutes...

The Iowa City Council meets for a formal meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

New ordinance targets massage businesses, human trafficking

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 13, 2019

A new ordinance allowing the investigation of massage businesses in the area has recently been enforced by the Iowa City police to crack down on human trafficking. Area police began enforcing an added...