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Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa golf’s Schaake makes equipment change

November 3, 2020
Iowa's Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Schaake’s unique playing style, willingness to change proves to be winning combo

July 15, 2020
Iowa's Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa golf program taking advantage of golf course availability

June 18, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa surges late in Big Ten Match Play

February 10, 2020
The Iowa men's track and field team stand on the awards stage after placing first for the Hy-vee Cup at the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa track and field looks back at past success at Drake Relays

April 23, 2019
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

[Photo] Hawkeye track records fall in trip to California

April 21, 2019
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

[Photo] How Midwest flooding became a political wedge

April 16, 2019
From left: Iowa's Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota State's Alexis Smith, and Iowa's Jenny Kimbro compete in the women's 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

[Photo] Iowa hurdlers jump over competition

April 8, 2019
Iowa’s Chris Douglas finishes first in the 200 meters during the 19th-annual Musco Twilight meet at the Cretzmeyer Track on April 12, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa track and field senior doubles as an intern at Google

April 3, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

[Photo] Bill to mandate employers check immigration status with E-Verify advances in Iowa Legislature

April 2, 2019
Iowa's Briana Guillory participates in the Women's 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Guillory finished first with a time of 1:30:01. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13.

[Photo] Guillory leads Iowa track into outdoor season

March 15, 2019
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) drives inside the lane during the women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Dragons 85-56.

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

March 1, 2019
Iowa's Briana Guillory participates in the Women's 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Guillory finished first with a time of 1:30:01. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13.

[Photo] 9 Track Hawks qualify for NCAA Championships

February 27, 2019
From left: Iowa's Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota State's Alexis Smith, and Iowa's Jenny Kimbro compete in the women's 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

[Photo] Iowa track’s Kimbro rises to the competition

February 12, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

[Photo] A proposed law could change carrying guns around schools

February 7, 2019
Iowa junior Mar'yea Harris poses for a portrait inside the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa men’s track enters second half of indoor season

February 1, 2019
Iowa sophomore Laulauga Tausaga attempts a discus throw during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Tausaga finished first in the event with a distance of 56.69 meters.

[Photo] Iowa women’s track and field finds competition on the road

February 1, 2019
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat after defeating Purdue's Luke Welch during Session 2 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

[Photo] Lee ready for rematch with Rivera

January 23, 2019
Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid and strength coach Lindsay Winkelman cheer on the Hawks during the match against Penn State at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 9.

[Photo] Iowa women’s tennis hopeful for wins 2019 home-opener

January 18, 2019
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

[Photo] Jimmy Grant Invite sets tone for the Iowa women’s track

December 10, 2018
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) looks for an open pass around Wisconsin's T.J. Schlundt (20) during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67.

[Photo] Dailey set to lead Iowa men’s basketball defensively

November 12, 2018
Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018.

[Photo] State of Iowa could face physician assistant shortage

November 6, 2018
Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018.

[Photo] One Button Studio serves as one-stop shop for growing entrepreneurs

November 1, 2018
Iowa freshman Danielle Burich tosses up a serve during the NCAA women's tennis match between Iowa and Creighton at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The season opener for Iowa ended with a victory against the Bulldogs 6-1.

[Photo] Hawkeye freshmen shine for men’s and women’s tennis

October 15, 2018
Iowa's Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf goes back on the road

October 4, 2018
Newly presented cardboard dumpsters are seated behind the Three Towers apartment complex at 313 S. Gilbert St. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Iowa City City Council passed a mandate in Nov. 2016 requiring all rental units of four tenants or more to provide recycling services. This resolution will be enforced by the end of 2018.

[Photo] Iowa City still working on effective recycling for apartments one year later

October 1, 2018
Iowa's Will Scott stretches before the men's 50-meter freestyle during the Senior Day meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

[Photo] By the numbers: Iowa swimming and diving begins new season

September 27, 2018
Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Wisconsin's Alex Illikainen (25) jump for the rebound during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.

[Photo] A healthy Luka Garza is key for Iowa basketball

September 11, 2018
Janice Weiner poses for a portrait during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017.

[Photo] Laursen: The year of the woman

September 5, 2018
Halls inside the University Counseling Service are shown at Westlawn on Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

[Photo] Hawkeye Allies program continues inaugural year

September 3, 2018
Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

[Photo] Hawkeye football learning from New England Patriots

August 20, 2018
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

[Photo] Reynolds signs bill regarding changes to energy efficiency efforts

May 9, 2018
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

[Photo] Throwers highlight Iowa track and field’s late-season success

May 4, 2018
Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. No suspicious activity was reported by emergency services following an inspection of the building.

[Photo] Iowa City Police Officer recognized for keeping streets safe

May 3, 2018
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

[Photo] Iowa prepares for midterm elections

May 2, 2018
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Guest opinion: Philanthropy affects all of us

April 27, 2018
Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) and Matt Hankins (8) sack Boston College quarter back Darius Wade (4) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

[Photo] Three doors close, three doors open for linebackers

April 24, 2018
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Guest opinion: UISG president applauds on philanthropy efforts

April 23, 2018
Iowa track and field athletes head toward the finish line during Musco Twilight on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

[Photo] Hawkeyes host track and field at Musco Twilight

April 13, 2018
Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

[Photo] Lacing up the cleats, putting down the phone

April 11, 2018
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] University of Iowa raised funds with One Day for Iowa online event

April 5, 2018
Hannah's helper Claire braids Hannah's hair before she goes to bed in her apartment on Washington St. in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
Hannah and her cat Mercury wait in the kitchen of her Iowa City apartment. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
Hannah in the kitchen of her Iowa City apartment. Her cat Mercury is seen looking onward. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
Hannah strolls through the aisles of Hy-Vee in Iowa City to look for cooking supplies. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
Hannah rides to her apartment in Iowa City after getting coffee with one of her many helpers, Maritza Lopez. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
Medical equipment and supplies are pictured at the Turnbull family's Pella home. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
Hannah waits at her living room table while her helper Claire washes the dishes. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
Hannah's helper Cole runs water through Hannah's hair in the bathroom of her apartment in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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April 5, 2018
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