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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

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Efforts to attract the youth vote continue as Election Day approaches

Efforts to attract the youth vote continue as Election Day approaches

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 9, 2018

In an effort to draw a historic turnout of young voters to the polls in the 2018 midterm elections, groups around the state are surging to college campuses in Iowa to register and engage students. Iowa’s...

A sign on an apartment building in Washington, Iowa undergoing decontamination methamphetamine contamination on Nov. 19, 2017.

Methamphetamine use continues to plague Iowa

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 9, 2018

Despite legislation passed to decrease pseudoephedrine purchases in Iowa, methamphetamine consumption is still a statewide issue. In 2004, busts of methamphetamine labs were at the highest in Iowa history....

Grant Field namesake Christine Grant watches the Iowa field hockey team in action against Indiana on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

UI legend reflects on 50 years of fighting for gender equality in intercollegiate athletics

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor October 9, 2018

Picture Carver-Hawkeye on Feb. 3, 1985. The Hawkeye women’s basketball team will face Ohio State. Christine Grant, then the Iowa Women’s Athletics Director, showed up around 9 a.m. to prepare for the...

A student registers to vote on Sept. 21, 2018.

How to vote early for the midterm elections

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 7, 2018

The opportunity to vote in the 2018 midterm elections officially begins today, with under a month left until the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Voters in Johnson County have three options on how they can vote...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson scores on a fake field goal during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

Iowa spoils Minnesota’s Homecoming, 48-31

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 6, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS — The Floyd of Rosedale will stay in the Hawkeye football complex for at least one more season. The Hawkeyes took down the Gophers, 48-31, to earn win No. 4 of 2018 on Oct. 6, and Minnesota...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Minnesota

Adam Hensley and Anna Kayser October 6, 2018

Iowa's passing game is streaking right now. MINNEAPOLIS — Well, I’m not sure I expected Iowa’s passing attack to come out as it did against Minnesota, but here we are. Nate Stanley has been on...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia breaks up a pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye football starting two freshman cornerbacks against Minnesota

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 6, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS — Iowa will be without its pair of starting cornerbacks in the Oct. 6 game against Minnesota. Michael Ojemudia and Matt Hankins will not play against the Gophers. Instead, the Hawkeyes...

Abby Finkenauer participates in a debate with Congressman Rod Blum, R-Iowa, at the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, Oct. 5.

Blum, Finkenauer face off at first debate in Cedar Falls

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter October 5, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — In the race for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rod Blum and Democratic challenger Abby Finkenauer faced off at the University of Northern Iowa in the first of...

Iowa defensive lineman Matt Nelson is seen on the line of scrimmage during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Matt Nelson: Chasing quarterbacks and medical-school dreams

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 4, 2018

Matt Nelson isn’t just a central piece in one of the country’s best defensive lines — he’s a smart and driven biology and human physics major who spent his summers in the classroom and a UI research...

Crew members take photos of the art projected onto the Old Capitol on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. International light artist Gerry Hofstetter chose the building as a backdrop to feature artwork included in his “Light Art Grand Tour USA.”

Swiss artist to light up the Old Capitol for unique showcase

Elianna Novitch, News Reporter October 4, 2018

Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter will use the Old Capitol as his canvas for the evening as he transforms the building with his projected-light performance today. As part of his Light Art Grand Tour...

Iowa City police investigate a reported shooting on Court Street the morning of Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

Arrest made in weekend shooting

Charles Peckman October 3, 2018

Iowa City Police have made an arrest in connection to a shooting that happened on Sept. 29 near East Court and South Gilbert. Arielle Grier, 24, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and...

A tractor is parked in a field outside of Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Iowa farmers facing increased mental health concerns

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter October 3, 2018

Iowa’s agriculture industry has felt years of economic pressure from low commodity prices, and behavioral-health experts say recent ups and downs with trade have increased mental-health concerns for...