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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 running back LeShun Daniels and offensive guard James Daniels horse around during the Iowa football media day  fields on Aug. 8. The Daniels are brothers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Big brother, best friend

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 2, 2016

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. is a big brother to the very core. He’s long been a guiding force to his younger sibling, James — also on the team — and it has helped shape both of them....

Iowa defensive specialist Molly Kelly and outside hitter Lauren Brobst celebrate a point at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Iowa fell to Penn State, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

V-ball prepares to dominate again

September 1, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Hawkeyes are going into this weekend’s Hawkeye Classic with unyielding confidence after blowing away their competition last weekend. After going 3-0 and dropping...

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King celebrates a stopped play against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

The dickens of great expectations

September 1, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Well, it’s finally here. The hits, the runs, the crowds, the tailgating — the world is just better when football is played on Saturdays. The beginning of...

Marching into a new season

Marching into a new season

September 1, 2016

The Hawkeye Marching Band prepares for the first game of the football season. By Charlie Peckman   [email protected] As Iowa City prepares for the upcoming football season, one group in particular...

Nothing stops this Kid Captain

Nothing stops this Kid Captain

September 1, 2016

The season's captain has a love for sports and all things Hawkeye. By Katelyn Weisbrod [email protected] For 7-year-old Kinzie Hemann, a rare blood disease wasn’t going to stop her from being...

A spinach cranberry salad, mashed sweet potatoes, and corn chips are shown at Hillcrest Market Place on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015. These were just some of the options the University of Iowa offers for gluten free. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

University of Iowa starts to go gluten-free

September 1, 2016

By Rikki Laser [email protected] Eating right will soon be easier for students who have a gluten intolerance. University of Iowa officials say they are working to make gluten-free options more accessible...

A student is shown displaying pepper spray at Hillcrest Hall August 31, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Tawny Schmit)

UI ponders self-defense

September 1, 2016

By Naomi Hofferber  [email protected] While various University of Iowa students make the decision to carry around items such as pepper spray or Tasers for self-defense, these items may not...

Iowa kicker Marshall Koehn kicks a field goal during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Koehn kicked three field goals against Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hawks have something to kick about

September 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the biggest areas of concern this season was how Iowa would replace punter Dillon Kidd and kicker Marshall Koehn. Both of them were important reasons...

Iowa line backer Bo Bower points to the crowd as the team runs in after the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Bower back to business

September 1, 2016

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] It’s been 14 games since Bo Bower started at linebacker for Iowa, but come Saturday, that streak will finally end. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced...

Iowa tight end George Kittle holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Kittle scored the first touchdown of the game.The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Things get tight at tight end

August 30, 2016

Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the most important positions by far in the Iowa offense is tight end. Eight tight ends from the school have been drafted into the NFL, and a number of others...

The Hawkeyes and Pittsburgh Panthers do the coin toss near midfield inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Hawkeyes eager to be unleashed

August 30, 2016

The Iowa football team will open its 2016 season against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3. Mario Williams [email protected] The Hawkeye football season is nearing with just a few days until the team...

Two women walk pass Which Wich on Tuesday August 30, 2016. The Feeder app meal plan will be independent from the University of Iowa meal plan. (The Daily Iowan/Vivian Le)

Feeder Meal app rolls into town

August 30, 2016

Molly Hunter [email protected] Several Iowa City restaurants are looking forward to increased business thanks to a new app, which has been introduced to the University of Iowa community. The Feeder...