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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

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

City reviews proposed budget for upcoming fiscal year

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 13, 2019

In a City Council work session on Jan. 5, officials reviewed Iowa City’s proposed budget for fiscal 2020. The budget proposal predicts revenue of $191,136,329 and expenses totaling $186,604,722. One...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives to the net during a men's basketball matchup between Ohio State and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 72-62.

Iowa basketball upsets No. 12 Ohio State with defense and second-half offense

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 12, 2019

Iowa shot just 35.7 percent and turned the ball over nine times in the first half against No. 16 Ohio State. Good thing there are two halves in basketball. The Hawkeyes came out with a renowned sense...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart #21 rebounds a ball late in the fourth quarter in a women's basketball game against the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursaday January 3, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Huskers, 77-71.

Hawkeye women drop nail-biter to Boilermakers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 10, 2019

Iowa’s loss to Purdue was one to forget for the Hawkeyes. After exploding into the fourth quarter on a 7-2 run to take a 48-42 lead, No. 17 Iowa (11-4, 2-2 Big Ten) faltered down the stretch giving...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dribbles the ball during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 93-84.

Men’s basketball takes down Northwestern in road victory

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 9, 2019

The road troubles that plague the Iowa men's basketball team seemingly disappeared on Wednesday, as the Hawkeyes took down Northwestern, 73-63, in Evanston, Illinois. Tyler Cook, Iowa's leading scorer,...

Former state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announces the appointment of Bruce Harreld as the new UI president during a meeting in the IMU on Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the UI.

Judge: Regents’ private meetings with Harreld did not violate open-meetings law

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor January 9, 2019

The Iowa Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a Polk County judge’s 2017 ruling that the five current and former regents who met with Bruce Harreld during the 2015 presidential search process did not...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle dribbles during a women's basketball matchup between Wisconsin and Iowa on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 71-53.

Hawkeye women add to Big Ten win column with victory over Wisconsin

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 7, 2019

Megan Gustafson put up her 13th double-double of the season in Iowa’s second conference victory over Wisconsin on Monday at Carver-Hawkeye. The No. 17 Hawkeyes moved to 2-1 in Big Ten competition...

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson attempts to bring down Nebraska running back Maurice Washington during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last second field goal.

Anthony Nelson to forgo senior season, enter NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 7, 2019

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson became the third Hawkeye to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft when he announced his intentions to forgo his senior season on Monday. "These past 4 years competing alongside...

Iowa forward Luka Garza lays the ball up during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 93-84.

Men’s basketball gets first conference win, beats Nebraska, 93-84

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief January 6, 2019

Iowa men’s basketball achieved its first Big Ten win of the season on Sunday afternoon against the No. 24 Nebraska Huskers. No. 25 Iowa won, 93-84, and Jordan Bohannon had quite the second half after...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon drives to the basket during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 93-84.

Bohannon erupts for 25 points in bounce-back effort for men’s hoops

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 6, 2019

In Iowa’s nail-biter win over Bryant on Dec. 29, Jordan Bohannon scored 17 points, making just five of his 12 shots from the floor. Then, against Purdue, the junior followed up that performance with...

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.

Amani Hooker declares for NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 5, 2019

Amani Hooker became the second Hawkeye to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft, tweeting his decision to skip his senior season at Iowa on Saturday. "This past season has been amazing for the team and myself...

Los Angeles Chargers' Desmond King III sprints past Pittsburgh Steelers punter Jordan Berry on his way to a fourth quarter punt return for a touchdown on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Former Hawkeye Desmond King makes NFL All-Pro team

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 4, 2019

Former Hawkeye football player Desmond King was named first-team NFL All-Pro on Friday, the league announced. King, a fifth-round pick in 2017, notched 3 interceptions this season for the Chargers,...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart #21 rebounds a ball late in the fourth quarter in a women's basketball game against the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursaday January 3, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Huskers, 77-71. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women top Huskers for first conference win

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 3, 2019

In its first game of 2019, Iowa women’s basketball grabbed its first win in Big Ten play with a 77-71 victory over Nebraska Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye. Forward Megan Gustafson posted yet another double-double...