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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Democratic candidate for Iowa’s first congressional district Abby Finkenauer is greeted by supporters during a watch party at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque, Iowa on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Finkenauer defeated incumbent Republican Rod Blum and, along with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14, becomes one of the first women under 30 elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who won Iowa on Tuesday? Women.

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter November 8, 2018

Before Nov. 4, 2014, Iowa had never sent a woman to Congress nor elected a woman to the governor’s office. Now, in a historic election night for Iowa women, two of the four U.S. representatives and...

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell on Tuesday.

Kim Reynolds wins, becoming Iowa’s first elected female governor

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 7, 2018

DES MOINES — Former lieutenant governor and current acting governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, became the first woman to be elected to Iowa’s highest political office Tuesday night. There are...

Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Abby Finkenauer is greeted by supporters during a watch party at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Finkenauer defeated incumbent Republican Rod Blum and, along with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14, has become one of the first women under 30 elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. 
(Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Abby Finkenauer unseats Republican Rod Blum in Iowa’s 1st District

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter November 6, 2018

DUBUQUE — Voters elected Dubuque native and Democratic state Sen. Abby Finkenauer to Congress over two-term Republican incumbent Rod Blum, tipping Iowa’s 1st Congressional District blue Tuesday night...

Iowa State Democratic Senator Joe Bolkcom shares a laugh with an attendee at an election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Bolkcom glides to re-election for State Senate seat

Charles Peckman, News Reporter November 6, 2018

Joe Bolkcom, the incumbent Democratic state senator in Iowa Senate District 43, defeated University of Iowa senior and Republican Patrick Wronkiewicz to retain his seat by a large margin on Tuesday night. Bolkcom,...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Member Janelle Rettig watches election returns during an election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Rettig, Heiden take up roles in Johnson County Supervisors

November 6, 2018

With most results in, Democrats Janelle Rettig and Pat Heiden won election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, beating Republican Phil Hemingway for two seats on the five-member board....

LEFT: Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a rally at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids on Nov. 5 as Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa look on.  RIGHT: Democratic candidate for governor Fred Hubbell speaks to supporters at the home of Janice Weiner on Nov. 5.

In eastern Iowa, governor contenders make pitches and rally their troops

Julia Shanahan and Sarah Watson November 6, 2018

Polls will close at 9 p.m. today to end a competitive and expensive gubernatorial race. Both candidates have been barnstorming the state in the last weekend to reach last-minute voters and energize volunteers...

UI VP for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.

Melissa Shivers discusses inclusivity, accessibility, and revising the greek life experience

DI staff, [email protected] November 5, 2018

DI: Ann said there’s something you wanted to start off with. Shivers: Yeah. You know, it’s as a human, and certainly as an administrator on a college campus, you’re unable to really separate the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the Iowa/Guilford College basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers, 103-46. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Quaker beatdown for Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 4, 2018

Exhibition matchups are good for two things: getting plenty of players time on the court and putting on a show for the fans. That’s exactly what went down on Sunday in Carver, as Iowa throttled Guilford,...

Hubbell rallies Iowa City Democrats two days ahead of Election Day

Hubbell rallies Iowa City Democrats two days ahead of Election Day

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter November 4, 2018

Fred Hubbell, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, hammered down his pitch on stripping away privatized Medicaid in a campaign stop in Iowa City, just two days before Election Day. “Everywhere we go...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36, with a last second field goal.

Hawkeyes fall to Boilermakers, hurting Big Ten Championship hopes

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa walked into Ross-Ade Stadium trying to bounce back from its disappointing 30-24 loss at Penn State a week ago. Instead, the Hawkeyes were smacked in the mouth from the...

Iowa running back Ivory-Kelly Martin (21) scores a touchdown during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Boilermakers lead the Hawkeyes 21-17 at halftime. (Katina Zentz)

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Purdue

November 3, 2018

Purdue's offense is rolling. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Iowa’s defense has been its strength all season. If the Hawkeyes get into an offensive funk, the defense has consistently been there to put the fire...

Family drives Hawkeye football's A.J. Epenesa

Family drives Hawkeye football’s A.J. Epenesa

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 2, 2018

On the final day of the Illinois High School Athletic Association All-State discus competition, A.J. Epenesa was in third place after a rough tournament. He had just one throw left to defend his title...