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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

U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks approaches the stage at the Riverside Casino after winning the election against her opponent, D. Rita Hart, Tuesday night.

Iowa’s 2nd District race is uncalled and separated by less than 300 votes, what happens next?

Natalie Dunlap and Lillian Poulsen November 4, 2020

The election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 left Iowans feeling uncertain about who claimed the highly contested Iowa 2nd Congressional District seat. With thousands of ballots still not counted in this district,...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Joni Ernst defeats Theresa Greenfield in race for U.S. Senate seat from Iowa

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 4, 2020

DES MOINES — Sen. Joni Ernst will hold on to her seat in the U.S. Senate after defeating Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield Tuesday night — marking the end of the second most expensive senate...

A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Live updates: Twitter reactions as Election Day unfolds in Iowa

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 3, 2020

Election Day has arrived and as races unfold in Iowa and across the country, social media acts as an outlet for instant reactions. The Daily Iowan is tracking updates from our reporters across the...

The Jefferson Memorial sits empty in Washington DC on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. With the elections only one day away, many downtown businesses have boarded up their storefronts and are listed as closed. Residents have heard rumors asking them to stock up on groceries for the next week in anticipation of riots. There were few tourists gathered on the National Mall as the Smithsonian museums limit tickets due to COVID-19.

Washington D.C. prepares for election night unrest

Rylee Wilson, News Editor November 2, 2020

The Ethics & Politics Initiative, a donor-funded enterprise of The Daily Iowan, sent a photographer and editor to Washington D.C. to capture the nation's capital on election night. WASHINGTON...

Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Iowa auditors begin processing absentee ballots amid record early-voting

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough November 1, 2020

Hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast in Iowa prior to Nov. 3, and county auditors are preparing to count a record number of early ballots by the end of election night. Johnson...

Iowa Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dives over other players during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette suspended for Michigan State game following OWI arrest

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 1, 2020

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette has been suspended for the team's Week 3 game against Michigan State following his arrest Sunday morning for operating while intoxicated. At 1:27 a.m. Sunday,...

Iowa Defensive Lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) and Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon tackle Northwestern Quarterback Peyton Ramsey during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa fails to finish for second week in a row, falls to 0-2 on the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2020

The final time Iowa came close to scoring against Northwestern on Saturday was also a fitting representation of the team’s 21-20 loss. Kicker Caleb Shudak, who the coaches put in because of the...

Iowa Running Back Tyler Goodson makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Goodson’s was the second touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

Early lead not enough as Hawkeyes drop home-opener to Wildcats

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2020

An early 17-0 lead wasn't enough for Iowa as the Hawkeyes lost their home-opener to the Northwestern Wildcats, 21-20, in Kinnick Stadium. After Northwestern muffed a punt at its own seven-yard line...

Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  Iowa is leading Northwestern with a score of 20-14 at the half. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Northwestern, 20-14, at halftime

Robert Read and Chris Werner October 31, 2020

After a strong first quarter, the Iowa football team leads Northwestern 20-14 at halftime. The Hawkeyes scored 17 points in the game's first 15 minutes and shut out the Wildcats. Northwestern responded...

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a Biden drive-in rally on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Around 200 cars parked on the grounds and a few people gathered at the front as Biden commented on a change in the presidency and promised to address issues with public health due to the Coronavirus.

Joe Biden slams President Trump’s coronavirus response at Des Moines rally

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 30, 2020

Four days out from Election Day, Joe Biden delivered a scorching review of the Trump administration, including the president’s response to the coronavirus pandemic at a drive-up rally in Des Moines...

Empty stands at Kinnick Stadium are seen on what would have been the football season opener on Saturday Sept. 5, 2020.

Hawkeye traditions on hold as Iowa prepares to host home football game with no fans in attendance

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 29, 2020

Howard Samek had attended 494 consecutive Hawkeye football games, home and away, dating back to 1979. That streak was disrupted this fall. It still remains on hold. The Big Ten announced on Aug....

Pictured is the Main Library at the University of Iowa on Oct. 28, 2020.

University of Iowa Libraries launching peer monitor program to promote mask compliance

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 28, 2020

The University of Iowa has implemented many changes on campus to ensure the safety of students, but one particular area of the university is struggling to ensure students are wearing face coverings:...