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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 157-pounder Skyler St. John reacts to his loss to Nebraska's Tyler Berger during the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Berger defeated St. John by technical fall, 15-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Cowboys lasso Hawk wrestlers

January 17, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The Iowa wrestling team is no longer undefeated. Top-ranked Oklahoma State took down the No. 3 Hawkeyes in Stillwater on Sunday, 24-11. Iowa lost three matches by...

Wildcats run wild; Hawkeyes don’t

Wildcats run wild; Hawkeyes don’t

January 17, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] In a game in which the Hawkeye offense and defense were nowhere to be found, Northwestern (15-4) dismantled Iowa (11-8), 89-54, on Jan. 15. The Wildcats improved...

IC district tackles 'seclusion rooms'

IC district tackles ‘seclusion rooms’

January 17, 2017

After months of hearing complaints about the use of seclusion rooms in local schools, the School Board formed a committee as state action looms. By Addison Martin [email protected] At a recent...

Officials search for housing options

Officials search for housing options

January 17, 2017

Housing prices in Iowa City have increased over the years, and reaching the goal of affordable housing is a challenge. By Naomi Hofferber | [email protected] The complex and multifaceted issue...

The Offensive line coach Brian Ferentz shouts  to the referees about his judgement at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 21st, 2013. Iowa defeated Western Michigan, 59-3. (The Daily Iowan/Wanyi Tao)

Brian Ferentz tapped as new Iowa offensive coordinator

January 9, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] In a move that is perhaps the least shocking thing in the history of Iowa football, Brian Ferentz will take full control of the Hawkeye offense, officially...

The turf is gone, but the evidence remains

The turf is gone, but the evidence remains

January 2, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — Almost as soon as the Outback Bowl was over, grounds crews began to scrape the evidence off the field. The process was mesmerizing. Two...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

A final huzzah for King

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 1, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — Desmond King remembers the first time he returned a kick for a touchdown. He says he was around 10, he was playing football in the little leagues, and it was a playoff game. If his...

Iowa tight end George Kittle runs for with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Tight ends remain key

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 1, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — At Iowa, good tight-end play will always be a basic building block for the offense. Tight ends play a number of critical roles, and Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz has always been...

Iowa running back Leshun Daniels Jr. runs the ball in the third quarter during the Purdue vs. Iowa game at Ross-Ade Stadium.  The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Purdue 49-35. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

LeShun Daniels pays it forward

December 29, 2016

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. gives some good advice to his brother at the end of a whirlwind career as a Hawkeye. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — On the afternoon...

Iowa guard Christian Williams passes the ball during the first game of the Classic Four. Iowa and UNI played in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye defense strangles Panthers

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 17, 2016

The Iowa men's basketball team flexed its muscles at the 2016 Hy-Vee Classic on Dec. 17. The Hawkeyes (6-5) throttled Northern Iowa (5-5), 69-46, to earn their second-straight win in Wells Fargo...

Sharing the road, a whole new way

Sharing the road, a whole new way

December 16, 2016

The UI RideShare program, which was introduced this year, gains traction among faculty, staff, and students. By Charles Peckman | [email protected] The University of Iowa RideShare program, which...

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Mental health takes center stage

Marissa Payne, [email protected] December 16, 2016

As lawmakers rally behind mental-health-reform legislation on Capitol Hill, University of Iowa students push for improved access to treatment of mental illnesses on campus. The state Board of Regents...