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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 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:...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican candidate for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, speaks with voters at the Johnson County Republicans Headquarters in Coralville on Wednesday.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses pandemic response in Coralville

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 28, 2020

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the Republican candidate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, rallied Johnson County Republicans six days before the election where she touted her work as a health-care...

Tara Armstrong is seen on the Pentacrest on October 14, 2020. Armstrong got a mastectomy in 2013 in order to prevent breast cancer. However, the breast implants she received immediately after ended up causing another type of cancer—Active Multiple Myeloma.

Women who explanted their breast implants warn others of possible complications

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter October 27, 2020

Tara Armstrong knew she was at risk for breast cancer. Her father died of the disease. Her sister was diagnosed before she turned 35. Her maternal aunt and paternal grandmother also had breast cancer....

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

Email thread within the College of Dentistry community sparks debate

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor October 26, 2020

About 1,200 people in the University of Iowa College of Dentistry received a thread of emails on Oct. 16, where professors and students debated the purpose of an Executive Order from President Trump...

Ross-Ade Stadium is seen before a football game between Iowa and Purdue in West Lafayette, IN on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Iowa won’t be defined by early loss to Purdue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 25, 2020

For the first time in seven seasons, the Iowa football team has a mark in the loss column after its first game. The last time Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes suffered a season-opening loss was in...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) intercepts the ball in front of Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY).

Iowa secondary burned by Purdue WR David Bell for second year in a row

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue was without its head coach on Saturday, and the team’s best player wasn’t active. But in the final minutes of the opening game of the season, that didn't seem to...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers try and tackle him in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Iowa falls to Purdue in 2020 season opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue scored the final 10 points of Saturday's game against Iowa to defeat the Hawkeyes 24-20 in the season opener. The Boilermakers trailed 20-14 at the beginning of the...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates a run in the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Week 1 halftime reactions: Iowa leads Purdue, 17-14

Robert Read and Austin Hanson October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa leads Purdue 17-14 at halftime of the team's season-opener. DI Pregame Editor Robert Read and Sports Editor Austin Hanson react to the first half of play. Iowa pass...