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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

The Daily Iowan

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018.

College football Week 13: A fight for the Big Ten East

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 21, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (10-1): Oh, the places you’ll go (with a capable quarterback). 2) Ohio State (10-1): Always keep your text receipts, Urban. 3) Penn State (8-3): Put this team...

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Iowa lineman balances football and family with newborn twins at home

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2018

On Sept. 7, Dalton Ferguson’s life changed forever. In the early hours of the morning before Iowa’s home matchup against Iowa State, the lineman got just two hours of sleep around the premature birth...

Kid Captain Garret Schuster watches his football get signed during Iowa Football Kids' Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.

Kid Captain shines as a competitive dancer

Elianna Novitch, News Reporter November 21, 2018

Ten-year-old Garret Schuster loves to dance. Because of a blood disorder, Garret can’t participate in contact sports and instead he uses competitive dance as an outlet. Garret, an Epworth, Iowa,...

Defense attorney Douglas Davis speaks with Curtis Jones during a case-management conference for Jones in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Jones was found guilty of first-degree murder of cab driver Ricky Lillie on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.

Curtis Jones found guilty of first-degree murder in Iowa City cab driver’s death

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 20, 2018

A Scott County jury on Tuesday found Curtis Jones guilty for the first-degree murder of an Iowa City cabdriver. Jones, 42, fatally shot Yellow Cab driver Ricky Ray Lillie, 46, near Alexis Park Inn on...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson walks back onto the field after an incomplete pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hockenson, Espenesa honored following Iowa’s thrashing of Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 19, 2018

It was a busy Monday for Hawkeye football following its 63-0 demolition of Illinois Nov. 17. Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson was announced as a finalist for the Mackey Award that is given to the best...

Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenessa returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hawkeyes taste victory champagne

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 17, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —After three-straight losing efforts, the Hawkeyes finally come up with a 63-0 victory over Illinois (4-7, 2-6 in Big Ten) Iowa's victory was also a milestone win for head coach, Kirk...

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.

More snaps, more production for Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 17, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Noah Fant was non-existent in Northwestern’s division-clinching 14-10 win over Iowa on Nov. 10. In a one-score game, Fant played just nine snaps in the second half. Through the entire...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Illinois

November 17, 2018

Noah Fant has played 28 snaps. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - After a week of (deserved) criticism, head coach Kirk Ferentz has played tight end Noah Fant on all but four of Iowa's offensive snaps in the first half. Fant...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan after the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, Nov. 15, 2018.

Iowa regents’ multiyear tuition model ‘better for students,’ UI president says

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 17, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said Friday the state Board of Regents’ newly proposed multiyear tuition model is “much better for students” because of its predictability. Harreld...

2020 presedential candidate Andrew Yang speaks during the Johnson County Democratic Party Fall Barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday Oct. 14, 2018.

2020 hopeful Andrew Yang hosts rally in Iowa City over a year ahead of caucuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter November 16, 2018

More than a year ahead of the 2020 caucuses, Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang has channelled his efforts into early campaigning in Iowa. Yang, who is in his first run for political office,...

Iowa’s Tyler Cook dunks the ball mid-way through the second half during the Iowa vs. Green Bay basketball game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Phoenix 93-83 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Iowa continues its undefeated record next week against No. 14 Oregon.

Iowa defeats UConn, wins 2K Empire Classic

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 16, 2018

Iowa men’s basketball’s defense (yes, defense) was its specialty in a 91-72 win over UConn in the 2K Empire Classic Championship. The Hawkeyes (4-0) held the Huskies (3-1) to 42.6 percent shooting...