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Voters wait patiently for the caucus to start on Monday Feb. 1, 2016.

[Photo] Opinion: Digitals caucuses are a no-go, it’s time to look at different options

Peyton Downing, Columnist
September 16, 2019
Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots a free throw during the meeting between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2016 at Carver-Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes had a strong second half, pulling away with the 71-57 win.

[Photo] Megan Gustafson reflects on humble journey to domination, as her Hawkeye tenure comes to a close

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2019
Iowa fullback Brady Ross signs a fans shirt at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game.

[Photo] Brady Ross

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2018
Iowa sophomore Kristen Thoms reacts to a point during the match between the Huskers and Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Nebraska defeated the Hawkeyes in doubles 2-1 but the Hawkeyes rallied back to win the singles 4-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Hawkeye Tennis Prepare for Cy-Hawk Series

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 7, 2018
Elise Van Heuvelen celebrates after a point during the match between the Huskers and Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 22, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Hawkeyes knocked out early in tennis tournament

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
October 5, 2017
Iowa head coach Dave Diianni talks to his players during the match between Iowa and SIU Edwardsville in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.

[Photo] Numbers back Iowa soccer’s strong defensive line

September 27, 2017
Iowa freshman Elise van Heuvelen celebrates after a point during the match between the Huskers and Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on April 22, 2017. (Alex Kroeze/The Daily Iowan, file)

[Photo] Top Big Ten competition fierce in women’s tennis

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
August 29, 2017
Northwestern infielder Marissa Panko runs underneath a pop fly during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Democrat proposes expanding children’s health-insurance plan

Molly Hunter, molly-hunter@uiowa.edu
July 25, 2017
Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl makes contact with the pitch during the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Neustrom makes Cape Cod All-Star team

July 19, 2017
Iowa first baseman Jake Adams hits the pitch deep during the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (06/12/17)

June 11, 2017
The Iowa team watch as fireworks end their season at home after the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Baseball vs. Omaha

May 17, 2017
Fans wait for the game to begin between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa head coach Marla Looper meets at home plate before the Iowa/Northwestern game at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The softball team will be holding open tryouts on August 30. (Alex Kroeze/The Daily Iowan, file)

[Photo] Iowa softball to hold walk-on tryouts

July 18, 2017
Iowa seniors hand out flowers to the Northwestern seniors before the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern outfielder Sabrina Rabin beats the throw to first during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Marissa Panko slides safely into home during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern outfielder Anna Petersen celebrates on second base during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa infielder Lea Thompson celebrates sliding into third base during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa infielder Lea Thompson scores on a sac fly during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Brooke Marquez stands on home plate for a run during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern outfielder Krista Williams celebrates on second base during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Marissa Panko winds up to throw to first base during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Morgan Nelson slides into second base during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Brooke Marquez reaches out for the ball while Iowa outfielder Cheyenne Pratt slides into second during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

A fan enjoys his ice cream on a warm day during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa pitcher Elizabeth Wiegand throws towards home plate during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa catcher Angela Schmiederer beats the tag out at first during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa infielder Lea Thompson tags out the runner during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Alcy Bush talks with teammates during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern outfielder Krista Williams swings at a pitch during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Marissa Panko runs underneath a pop fly during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielder Morgan Nelson winds up to throw towards first base during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern outfielder Sabrina Rabin hits the ball down the third base line for a hit during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

The Hawkeyes have a mound visit during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Northwestern infielders Brooke Marquez and Alcy Bush signal that the baserunner was out during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

A Northwestern fan cheers during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

The Iowa seniors lineup with their families after the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa senior Kaitlyn Mullarkey crouches down with her dog wile watching a video after the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa pitcher Elizabeth Wiegand throws towards home plate during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (05/08/17)

May 7, 2017
Iowa pitcher Elizabeth Wiegand throws towards home plate during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Baseball knocks off Spartans

Pete Ruden, peter-ruden@uiowa.edu
May 8, 2017
Iowa junior Zoe Douglas watches her shot during the match between the Huskers and Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Nebraska defeated the Hawkeyes in doubles 2-1 but the Hawkeyes rallied back to win the singles 4-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Women’s tennis rallies to upend Nebraska

April 24, 2017
Iowa pitcher Grant Judkins looks to his catcher for signals during the game between the Loras Duhawks and Iowa Hawkeyes at Banks Stadium on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 8-1 in their first game at home. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Baseball puts Northwestern series behind

April 11, 2017
Iowa catcher Austin Guzzo watches the pitch during the game between the Loras Duhawks and Iowa Hawkeyes at Banks Stadium on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 8-1 in their first game at home. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (02/23/17)

February 23, 2017
Iowa catcher Austin Guzzo watches the pitch during the game between the Loras Duhawks and Iowa Hawkeyes at Banks Stadium on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 8-1 in their first game at home. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] The Warsaw zoo that stood against the Nazis

February 23, 2017
With the weather turning around freshman Evan DeBoer and Joe Jalowiec toss a frisbee around on the Pentacrest on Monday, February 13, 2017. The temperature is supposed to get up into the 60's by Monday, February 20, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (02/14/17)

February 13, 2017
Iowa's 125-pounder Thomas Gilman throws Penn State's Nico Megaludis during the semifinals of the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Megaludis defeated Gilman in overtime 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] Wrestlers amp up for ISU

December 9, 2016
Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] A taste of ’20s Paris pops up in Peninsula

November 8, 2016
Casey Dennison, a freshman working for University Catering helps a student at the walking taco bar in Hubbard Park on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Hawkeye Feed was held from 12pm-2pm and will also happen Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Hubbard Park from 12pm-2pm. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (09/28/16)

September 27, 2016
A cambus stops to pick up students during the first week of classes on Tuesday, August 23. You can view the new cambus routes online. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Cambus raises wages

August 24, 2016
Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Mulling the Hawks in next NFL draft

Jordan Hansen, jordan-hansen@uiowa.edu
May 3, 2016
Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Defense tops offense in spring game

Jordan Hansen, jordan-hansen@uiowa.edu
April 23, 2016
North entrance of Quad resident hall goes through construction on Thursday, March 31, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

[Photo] Quad faces last days

Tom Ackerman, thomas-ackerman@uiowa.edu
April 7, 2016
Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman grabs Penn State's Nico Megaludis during the NCAA Championship finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Megaludis defeated Gilman, 6-3. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] After the wrestling train wreck

March 21, 2016
Iowa 149-pounder Brandon Sorensen wrestles against Penn State's Zain Retherford during the NCAA Championship finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Rutherford defeated Sorensen, 10-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (03/21/16)

March 21, 2016
Iowa 133-pounder Cory Clark grapples against Nebraska's Eric Montoya during the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, March 18, 2016. Clark defeated Montoya, 4-0. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] What happened, what’s next: NCAA Championships Session 3

March 18, 2016
Iowa 197-pounder Nathan Burak grabs West Virginia's Jacob A. Smith during session two of the NCAA Championships at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Burak defeated Smith, 8-2. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] After rough start, Iowa sends five to quarterfinals

March 17, 2016
Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman warms up before his consolation semifinal match against Nebraska's Tim Lambert at the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Gilman defeated Lambert 12-4 to take third place in the Big Tens. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] With the heart of a lion 

March 9, 2016
Iowa 133-pounder Cory Clark throws down Illinois' Zane Richards during the championship match of the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Clark defeated Richards in overtime 2-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] Big Ten title doesn’t satisfy Clark

March 7, 2016
Iowa 197-pounder Nathan Burak throws Ohio State's Mark Martin during the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 5, 2016. After the first session, Iowa is in second place with 68 points. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

[Photo] What Happened, What’s Next: Big Ten Championships Session 2

March 5, 2016
A customer at Black & Gold Vapors blows smoke after using his e-cigarette. Coralville is looking into banning e-cigarettes in places that smoking is banned. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Coralville takes aim at e-cigs

Macey Spensley, macey.spensley@uiowa.edu
February 18, 2016
(The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

[Photo] Gun-permit numbers rise in Johnson County

Bill Cooney, william-cooney@uiowa.edu
February 18, 2016
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