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Opinions Contributor Sam Knupp.

Sam Knupp, News Reporter

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Sam Knupp is a sports reporter for The Daily Iowan. He started as a news reporter in fall 2021, and worked as a summer managing editor. He is a junior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism with creative writing as a second area of study.

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Driver Will Power (12) goes into turn three during the NTT IndyCar Series Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 presented by Google at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Power finished the race second.

Opinion | I’m tired of football

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
May 4, 2023

No

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
April 25, 2023
Opinion | When it comes to legalizing cannabis, let’s not get ahead of ourselves

Opinion | When it comes to legalizing cannabis, let’s not get ahead of ourselves

Sam Knupp, Opinions Columnist
April 18, 2023
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Opinion | MLB needs to get rid of blackout restrictions

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
April 9, 2023
Opinion | Domestic violence is a men’s issue

Opinion | Domestic violence is a men’s issue

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
March 29, 2023

No

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
March 7, 2023
Opinion | Don’t glorify mental illness

Opinion | Don’t glorify mental illness

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
February 26, 2023

Candy Hearts

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
February 12, 2023
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter looks to pass during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter viable option off the bench

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2023
Iowa City Police Department was called to the Court Street parking ramp for what started as a welfare check in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. According to a UI Police affidavit, officers received a third-party report that a woman had been forced against her will to go to the bus station by her husband, who allegedly took her from a Cedar Rapids location on Sunday night. After police arrived, Cardale Hunter, 33, pulled out a gun and used the woman as a shield while holding her at gunpoint. According to the City of Iowa City press release, the situation was resolved after the man shot himself, but no other injuries have been reported. Hunter is in stable condition. Hunter is facing charges of second-degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, going armed with intent, domestic abuse while displaying a weapon, and child endangerment, according to a UI police release.

Opinion | We should do something about gun violence

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
January 24, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes the ball down court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54.

No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball hands No. 2 Ohio State first loss of the season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark passes the ball to forward Monika Czinano during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54.

Opinion | Don’t leave stars in blowouts

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
Iowa Heartlander assistant coach Derek Damon speaks with Iowa Heartlander forward Bryce Misley at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Kansas City Mavericks at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. The Iowa Heartlanders beat the Kansas City Mavericks 4-1.

Iowa Heartlanders’ struggles continue as Toledo sweeps series

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim on the court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 93-64.

No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball travels to East Lansing, looks to sweep state of Michigan

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2023
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter high-fives her teammates during a women’s basketball game between No. 12 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2022. Affolter played for 14 minutes and scored 12 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 108-67.

No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball ravages Penn State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54

No. 16 Iowa women’s basketball bounces back with road win at No. 14 Michigan

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 7, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray scores during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 05, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-89.

Iowa men’s basketball pulls off comeback win over No. 15 Indiana

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes the ball down court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54.

Comeback effort not enough as Iowa women’s basketball takes first Big Ten loss at Illinois

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
January 1, 2023
Iowa forward Monika Czinano goes for a layup during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54

Monika Czinano crosses 2,000 career points in No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball’s win against Purdue

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
December 30, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark’s last 40-point game was against Evansville in the 2021-22 season with 44 points. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark breaks point record in victory over Dartmouth

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2022
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder celebrates becoming the Big Tens all-time leader in regular season conference wins with 234 during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 87-64.

Kate Martin injured, Lisa Bluder breaks wins record in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over Minnesota

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark led the Hawkeyes in points with 45. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Dominant third quarter hands Iowa women’s basketball Cy-Hawk victory

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark shot 5-of-13 in 3-pointers.

Star power strong in Cy-Hawk women’s basketball game

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2022
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the Sioux City Gateway Airport in Iowa.

Opinion | Trump is still popular among Iowa Republicans

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
December 6, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark brings the ball down the court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Belmont at Carver Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bruins, 73-62.

Caitlin Clark breaks Big Ten triple-double record as Iowa women’s basketball blows out Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2022
Iowa guard Kate Martin shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Iowa women’s basketball looks to balance playing time against NC State and Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark motions for the audience to make some noise during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Belmont at Carver Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bruins 73-62.

Clark, Czinano stand out again for Iowa women’s basketball in victory over Oregon State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 25, 2022
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell carries the ball to the end zone after an interception during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Campbell had on interception on the day for 32 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell remains focused ahead of final game at Kinnick Stadium

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Clark played for 42 minutes and 58 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86.

Caitlin Clark overcomes ankle injury, leads Iowa women’s basketball to victory over Belmont

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 20, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Clark shot 3-of-6 in 3-pointers.The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Caitlin Clark injured as No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball falls to Kansas State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2022
Nov 16, 2022; Doha, QATAR; A giant soccer ball sits on the Corniche Waterfront ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion | I’m boycotting the FIFA World Cup and you should too

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor
November 16, 2022
Drake forward Anna Miller goes up for a shot during a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Miller played for 21 minutes and eight seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86.

Iowa women’s basketball squeaks by Drake in noisy atmosphere

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2022
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz smiles after a forced fumble during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. After recording the win, Iowa secured bowl eligibility. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Iowa football team not worried about Big Ten West race after win over Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2022
The Hawkeyes rush the Heartland Trophy during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. With the win, the Hawkeyes improved their series record against the Badgers to 49-45. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Iowa football excited to have Heartland Trophy back in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2022
Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank prepares to catch the ball over Iowa defensive back Riley Moss during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. Cruickshank had seven receptions totaling 55 yards.

Watch: Riley Moss makes diving catch for first pick of the season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2022
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Mertz threw 22 passes with a QBR rating of 77.1.The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Wisconsin answers Iowa pick six with a 51-yard touchdown pass

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2022
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean downs a punt by Iowa punter Tory Taylor near South Dakota State’s end zone during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. DeJean had two solo tackles.

Cooper DeJean grabs second pick six of the year

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2022
Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig celebrates after a sack during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Craig earned three tackles. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football blocks punt, takes lead over Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark makes a basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Evansville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. Clark scored 26 in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Purple Aces, 115-62.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball sets single-game scoring record in win over Evansville

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2022
Iowa huddles up before a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska-Kearney at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The team went 42-of-61 in field goals during the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lopers, 108-29.

Iowa women’s basketball aiming to reinforce fundamentals in season-opener

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2022
Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg hits the ball with her head as Iowa State midfielder Eva Steckelberg attempts to do the same during a soccer game at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 2-1.

Iowa soccer’s Hailey Rydberg talks time as a Hawkeye, future after a five-year college career

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2022

Yes

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2022
Iowa guard Molly Davis drives to the hoop during a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska-Kearney at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. David played for 25 minutes and 38 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lopers, 108-29.

Iowa women’s basketball newcomers Hannah Stuelke, Molly Davis make impact in exhibition

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2022
Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen goes in to celebrate with teammates after a goal scored by Iowa forward Hailey Rydberg during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines tied, 1-1.

Opinion | Iowa soccer superlatives: best and worst of the year

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2022
Iowa defender Samantha Cary kicking the ball across field to open teammate during a soccer game between Iowa and DePaul at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the DePaul Blue Demons, 4-0.

Iowa soccer’s Sam Cary to return in 2023

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2022
Michigan goalkeeper Izzy Nino catches the ball for a game saving block during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.

Big Ten soccer regular season in review

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2022
Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen chases the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer’s strong second half not enough to beat Penn State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2022
Iowa forward Ellie Otto battles with Northern Illinois defender Kylie Hermeyer during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Elle Otto proves to be key transfer for Iowa soccer

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2022
Contributed photo from Danny Lehmkuhl.

Local racing driver Danny Lehmkuhl weighs in on finances of motorsports

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
Iowa goalkeeper Monica Wilhelm kicks the ball during a soccer game against Pacific at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. The Hawkeyes and the Tigers tied, 1-1. Wilhelm recorded two saves and allowed one goal.

Iowa soccer fifth-year senior Monica Wilhelm reflects on up-and-down career

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2022
Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen goes in to celebrate with teammates after a goal scored by Iowa forward Hailey Rydberg during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer dominates Nebraska for first Big Ten victory

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2022
Iowa soccer defender Samantha Cary looks to gain possession of the ball against Purdue on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Iowa and Purdue tied, 2-2.

Iowa soccer’s second-half effort earns a draw against Purdue

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2022
Iowa goalkeeper Macy Enneking punches the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

‘I thought I was going to be blind’: Iowa soccer goalie Macy Enneking talks injuries, return to the field

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2022
Iowa forward Harper Dunne pushes the ball toward the goal during a field hockey match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 22 Massachusetts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Minutewomen, 2-0.

Opinion | University of Iowa students should support smaller sports

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2022
Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg dribbles ball down field during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer falters late, ties with Michigan

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022
Iowa guard Citlin Clark and Fox analyst Matt Leinart interact during the Hawkeye Hoops from downtown on Sept. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s, women’s basketball teams host Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2022
Iowas Sarah Wheaton dribbles the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Pacific on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa and Pacific tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer notebook | Hawkeyes winless on first Big Ten road trip

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2022
Midfielder Mira Emma kicks ball down field as Iowa midfielder Addie Bundy looks on during a soccer game at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1.

Iowa soccer’s Addie Bundy aims to surpass freshman season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2022
Iowa defender Samantha Cary gets introduced during Iowa’s first regular season home soccer game against Kansas at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The Jayhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0. Cary played for 83 minutes.

Analyzing the Iowa soccer team’s tactics three games into Big Ten play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2022
Iowas Sarah Wheaton dribbles the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Pacific on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa and Pacific tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer’s Sara Wheaton looks to finish strong

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2022
Wisconsin midfielder Maia Richters celebrates after scoring for Wisconsin at a soccer game against Iowa and Wisconsin, Wisconsin beating Iowa, 4-1 at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sept. 16, 2022.

Iowa soccer downed by Wisconsin to open Big Ten play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2022
Iowa defender Samantha Cary kicking the ball across field to open teammate during a soccer game between Iowa and DePaul at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the DePaul Blue Demons, 4-0.

Around the Big Ten | Women’s soccer nonconference play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2022
Iowa midfielder Josie Durr interacts with teammates before a game between Iowa and Northern Iowa at the UNI soccer field in Cedar Falls on Sept. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 6-0. Durr played for 54 minutes.

Opinion | What we’ve learned from Iowa soccer’s nonconference play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2022
Junior midfielder Kyndal Anderson celebrates on of the Hawkeyes goals on Sunday Sept. 11. Iowa soccer defeated Northern Iowa, 6-0 at the UNI Soccer Field.

Fast start launches Iowa soccer to blowout win over Northern Iowa

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2022
Iowa State defender Jada Colbert dribbles by Iowa defender Cassie Formanek during a soccer game at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames on Sept. 8. The Hawkeyes lost the game, 2-1.

Iowa soccer loses to Iowa State in Ames

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2022
Iowa soccer heads to Ames to take on Iowa State

Iowa soccer heads to Ames to take on Iowa State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2022
Iowa midfielder Kellen Fife passes the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Kansas at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The Jayhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0. Fife played for 69 minutes and had one shot on target.

Iowa soccer gains depth with injured players returning, freshmen starting

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2022
Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen chases the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer’s Caroline Halonen adjusts to Division I play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2022
Iowas Sarah Wheaton dribbles the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Pacific on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa and Pacific tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer draws with Pacific, leaves with positive takeaways

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
September 1, 2022
Iowa midfielder Josie Durr looks for open teammates during a soccer game between Iowa and DePaul at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the DePaul Blue Demons, 4-0.

Iowa soccer’s Josie Durr taking full advantage of last season with Hawkeyes

Sam Knupp, Sport Reporter
August 30, 2022
Iowa defender Samantha Cary gets introduced during Iowa’s first regular season home soccer game against Kansas at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The Jayhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0. Cary played for 83 minutes.

Iowa soccer trounces DePaul, earns second win of season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2022
Kansas celebrates a goal made by Kansas forward Shira Elinav during a soccer game between Iowa and Kansas at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The Jayhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer downed by Kansas in home opener

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
August 25, 2022
Iowa goalkeeper, Macy Enneking, kicks the ball to her teammates during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer notebook | Hawkeyes split California series, prepare for home opener

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
August 24, 2022
Iowa forward Jenny Cape kicks the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Battling back: Jenny Cape’s return to Iowa soccer

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
August 23, 2022
Iowa forward Ellie Otto battles with Northern Illinois defender Kylie Hermeyer during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer picks up exhibition win against Drake, looks to regular season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
August 12, 2022
The movie site for The Field of Dreams is seen before the Minor League Field of Dreams Game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels, playing as the Bunnies, and the Quad Cities River Bandits, playing as the Blue Sox, in Dyersville, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

Minor League Field of Dreams game draws fans from all over the Midwest

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
August 10, 2022
Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen chases the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer begins season with exhibition victory over Northern Illinois

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter
August 7, 2022
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague listens Truth and Reconciliation Chair Amel Ali during a special meeting of Iowa City City Council for the removal Ali from her position on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Iowa City City Council delays motion to remove Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
August 4, 2022
Chief Race Tire Engineer for Bridestone and Firestone Racing Cara Adams poses for a portrait before the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend Practice at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Friday, July 22, 2022. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Firestone’s chief race engineer discusses IndyCar tires and the Iowa Speedway

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 24, 2022
Driver Marcus Ericsson (8) practices during the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Friday, July 22, 2022. Ericsson finished practice sixth with a time of 18.7313.

IndyCar drivers happy to be back at Iowa

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 23, 2022
Fact Check | Zach Nunn falsely claims Cindy Axne sought to defund police

Fact Check | Zach Nunn falsely claims Cindy Axne sought to defund police

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 20, 2022
IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden, of the No. 2 Hitachi Chevrolet drive his car down Grand Avenue in Des Moines, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

NTT IndyCar Series at Iowa Speedway, a preview

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 19, 2022
Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 19, 2022
Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

New nonprofit aims to help Iowa student-athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 19, 2022
The remains of a laundromat is seen on Aug. 14, 2020. A derecho tore through Cedar Rapids on Aug. 10, causing destruction to buildings and homes throughout the state.

Derechos common in Iowa experts say

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 14, 2022
The outside of Iowa’s Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building is seen on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Iowa Supreme Court denies Reynolds’ request to rehear abortion case

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 5, 2022
Glenn Zaleski, a pianist for the Dan Wilson Quartet, performs during the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Jazz fest turnout shows the genre is alive and well

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
July 2, 2022
Johnson County Courthouse.

Browning trial moved again

Sam Knupp and Meg Doster
July 2, 2022
Protesters yell toward Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s mansion during an abortion-rights protest in Des Moines, Iowa, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. Thousands of protesters marched from Central Academy’s campus to Gov. Reynolds mansion on Terrace Hill.

Protests for abortion rights, a weekend recap

Meg Doster, Sam Knupp, Jerod Ringwald, and Grace Smith
June 26, 2022
Natalie Sherman yells a chant during an abortion-rights protest in Des Moines following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. Protesters marched from Central Academy’s campus to Gov. Kim Reynolds mansion on Terrace Hill.

Protesters gather in Des Moines in response to Supreme Court decision

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
June 24, 2022
Jaunita, left, and Elizabeth Thomas, right, check out a stand during ‘Juneteenth in our Neighborhood’ for a Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Iowa City community members celebrated with music, games, vendors, and a fashion show.

Johnson County Juneteenth celebrations continue into Saturday

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
June 18, 2022
Attendees model a shirt reading “Strong Black and proud,” during ‘Downtown at Sundown’ for a Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City on Friday, June 17, 2022. Iowa City community members celebrated with music, games, vendors, and a fashion show.

Iowa Citians flock to Chauncey Swan Park for Juneteenth celebration

Sam Knupp and Mason Tan
June 17, 2022
Attendees at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders get their food on June 19, 2021.

Johnson County Juneteenth celebrations, a preview

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
June 16, 2022
The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

UI sues contractors for defective windows in Children’s Hospital

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
June 10, 2022
Jon Green, D-Iowa, pets his dog, Snoopy, during Greens watch party for the 2022 Iowa primaries in Lone Tree, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Green won a primary race for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors after receiving 69 percent of the vote, the most between three candidates.

Democrats Green and Fixmer-Oraiz and Republicans Hemingway and Bradshaw win primaries for JoCo Board of Supervisors

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
June 7, 2022
PBS Iowa Presents Telling Our Own Story, a preview

PBS Iowa Presents ‘Telling Our Own Story,’ a preview

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor
June 6, 2022
Faculty Marshal Elizabeth Walker speaks during the University of Iowas Commencement Ceremony for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences spring 2022 graduates at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students graduate at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Sam Knupp, News Reporter
May 14, 2022
Photo Illustration (Isabella Cervantes/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa sees 35 tornadoes in 2022, peak months yet to come

Sam Knupp, News Reporter
May 3, 2022
Yotopia, a frozen yogurt business in Iowa City is seen on Monday, May 2, 2022. Owner Veronica Tessler is looking to sell Yotopia after 10 years of maintaining the business.

Iowa City’s Yotopia up for sale

Sam Knupp, News Reporter
May 2, 2022
Nikki Pinter, Dottie Schley, and Abbey Schley, pose for a portrait at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 19, 2022. Abbey Schley started an organization known as the I’m Glad You Stayed project, which raises awareness for teen suicide. The project was created in loving memory of Dylan Salge.

Iowa City West student starts suicide prevention nonprofit after friend’s death

Sam Knupp, News Reporter
April 24, 2022
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