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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

Iowa enters the arena during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Six Hawkeyes win titles at Missouri Valley Open

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 19, 2023

Following their Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut on Nov. 12, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad traveled to Marshall, Missouri, to compete in the Missouri Valley College Open on Nov. 17-18. Missouri Valley...

Iowa’s 174-pound Gabe Arnold wrestles Oregon State’s No. 11 Travis Wittlake during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Gabe Arnold earns upset win in Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 19, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Gabe Arnold made his Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut in No. 3 Iowa’s 25-11 win over No. 16 Oregon State on Sunday. The unranked true freshman pulled off a 4-2 upset victory against...

Iowa’s No. 9 133-pound Brody Teske wrestles Oregon State’s No. 22 Gabe Whisenhunt during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Brody Teske displays offensive prowess against Oregon State after medically forfeiting Luther Open

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 19, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Brody Teske medically forfeited his quarterfinal match at the Luther Open last weekend.  But the ninth-ranked 133-pounder showed no signs of injury in his dominating win over...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans celebrates after forcing a safety on Illinois during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

‘I’m not even supposed to be here’: Iowa senior Joe Evans reflects on his reasoning to return to the Hawkeyes this season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 19, 2023

After his last-ever game at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa defensive end Joe Evans looked like he had just played in the Black and Gold for the first time. The only difference: six years of experience under...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson breaks out of slump and powers Iowa past Illinois

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 19, 2023

With less than five minutes left in the game, the No. 16 Iowa football team was in desperate need of a spark. Having been outgained, 103-42, in the third quarter against Illinois, Iowa found itself...

Iowa's Max Murphy closes in on the lead during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Murphy broke the University of Iowa men's 6,000-meter record at the invite. The Iowa men's team won the invite with the women coming in second.

Iowa cross country’s Max Murphy earns a career-best time in the NCAA Championship meet, finishes 69th overall

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 18, 2023

Iowa cross country third-year Max Murphy traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, to compete against the best runners in the nation on Nov. 18.  Murphy finished his second-ever 10,000-meter race...

Amelia Fisher is held up by The University of Iowa Dance Company during a performance of “Winning” by Artistic Director Stephanie Miracle, an interactive dance for an audience of children at the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

UI Dance Company blends dancing and audio narration in latest performance

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter November 18, 2023

With vivid use of audio narration during the entire show, the University of Iowa’s Dance Company featured an excerpt of their newest work, “Winning," on Friday.  In partnership with the Iowa...

University of Iowa Police Department Officer Jess Bernard pets K9 Jago at the Campus Safety space in University Capitol Centre on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Jago is set to retire after 10 years of service.

UI police’s oldest, longest-serving K-9 Jago to retire after nine years of service

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 18, 2023

The University of Iowa Police Department’s longest-serving K-9, named Jago, is retiring on Saturday after one last call for service at the last Iowa home game this season.  Jago will be recognized...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans tries to tackle Minnesota running back Sean Tyler during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Tyler had 23 rushing yards. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa defensive end Joe Evans’ safety

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 18, 2023

It didn't take long for Iowa defensive end Joe Evans to excite the Black and Gold faithful in his final game at Kinnick Stadium. On third-and-12 in Illinois' opening drive, the 6-foot-2, 252-pounder...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands off the ball to running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Johnson carried the ball nine times for 26 yards.

Live updates | No. 16 Iowa football’s Senior Day matchup against Illinois

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 18, 2023

IOWA CITY, IA – The 16th-ranked Iowa football team will host Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. Sitting at 8-2 overall with a 5-2 mark against conference opponents, the Hawkeyes have...

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, answer questions at a round table during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in Downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates.

GOP presidential hopefuls get personal, talk abortion policy at Christian event

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 18, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa — GOP presidential hopefuls Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Nikki Haley shared personal stories and thoughts on abortion policy Friday at an evangelical presidential forum in...

Ioaw guard Tony Perkins dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Iowa leads, 49-39, after the first half.

Iowa men’s basketball scrapes by Arkansas State, 88-74, in game decided by defensive play

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team edged Arkansas State, 88-74, Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to improve to 3-1 on the season.  In spite of having more made free throws than field goals, and...