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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 forward Luka Garza jumps for a rebound during the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Western Carolina helps Iowa basketball win with 26 turnovers

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief December 18, 2018

Western Carolina gave a helping hand and a ball or two in No. 23 Iowa's victory on Tuesday night, racking up 26 turnovers. The Hawkeye basketball team pummeled Catamounts, 78-60, in Carver in what head...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener (15) attempts to make a dunk during the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Ryan Kriener key for Hawkeye basketball in next-man-up role

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 18, 2018

Luka Garza notched two early fouls in the first half of Iowa’s 78-60 win over Western Carolina. Head coach Fran McCaffery rolled with Ryan Kriener from there, and it paid off. In the first half alone,...

Johnson County voters elect Democrat Royceann Porter to Board of Supervisors

Johnson County voters elect Democrat Royceann Porter to Board of Supervisors

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 18, 2018

In the second Board of Supervisors election in as many months, Johnson County voters elected Democrat Royceann Porter to be their fifth representative on the board on Tuesday, maintaining the board’s...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

George Kittle named to NFL Pro Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 18, 2018

Former Hawkeye George Kittle was named to the NFL Pro Bowl, the league announced on Tuesday. Kittle, a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, has 72 receptions for 1,154 yards and 4 touchdowns. He had...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl looks to pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.

Iowa basketball’s Cordell Pemsl undergoes season-ending surgery

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 18, 2018

After playing two games this season, Iowa basketball's Cordell Pemsl had season-ending surgery Tuesday. Pemsl, a Dubuque native, had surgery to remove hardware from a prior procedure in his leg. “I...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Hawkeye football’s Nate Stanley won’t seek NFL feedback

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 17, 2018

On Monday, Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley discussed his NFL prospects. The junior quarterback, which ESPN’s Mel Kiper listed as the No. 7 signal caller on his 2019 quarterback big board just weeks...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson drives the ball in a women's basketball game against the University of Northern Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 83-57.

Iowa women’s hoops crushes Northern Iowa for second in-state win

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 16, 2018

Iowa women’s basketball dominated in-state rival Northern Iowa Sunday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye, cruising to an 83-57 win. Having beaten both Iowa State and now Northern Iowa this season, only Drake...

Iowa's Jordan Bohannon guards UNI's A.J. Green during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes display defensive dominance in win over Panthers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 15, 2018

DES MOINES, Ia. – A.J. Green is far and away Northern Iowa’s most prolific scorer, but that wasn’t true when he played Iowa Saturday. The only Panther averaging double figures, scoring 15.8 points...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook fights for control of the ball during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54.

Tyler Cook and Company coast in Des Moines

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 15, 2018

DES MOINES, Ia. – Tyler Cook dominated in the Hy-Vee Classic finale, and thanks to his effort on both ends of the floor, No. 22 Iowa coasted in a 77-54 win over Northern Iowa. Cook finished with 17...

Dylan Montigney talks about Japan's esports scene at an interview in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

UI gamers hope to develop new varsity collegiate eSport at Iowa

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 14, 2018

Some students have formed a group to expand their passion for gaming into what they hope will become a varsity sport at the University of Iowa. Student organizations involving e-sports, multiplayer video...

Fifth Ward Saints founder Carlos Honore works with students and volunteer coaches during a wrestling practice at Theodore Roosevelt Education Center on Monday, December 10, 2018. Fifth Ward Saints provides social-services alongside a variety of athletic and activity based after school programs to at risk students.

Fifth Ward Saints North program faces risk of relocation after Roosevelt shutdown

Chris Borro, News Reporter December 13, 2018

Members of Fifth Ward Saints North are considering finding a new location to call home after the Iowa City School District announced that the Roosevelt Education Center would close at the end of the academic...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36, with a last second field goal.

Iowa football report card: Quarterbacks

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

Quarterbacks: B At times this season, Nate Stanley completed passes that made fans truly believe in the NFL hype that surrounded him entering the season. At other times, that notion was preposterous....