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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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Referees perform a video review after Iowa punt returner Kyle Groenwing fumbled during a return during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Special-team mistakes cost Iowa in loss to Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 23, 2018

The stands of Kinnick Stadium were striped with black and gold when Iowa took on Wisconsin under the lights Sept. 22, but the Hawkeyes ended up black and blue. Bruised by its own mistakes, Iowa fell...

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor catches a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Wisconsin’s dagger drive ruins Iowa’s hope for an upset

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 23, 2018

https://youtu.be/CHhuCHkIxv4 Iowa’s upset bid sailed just over linebacker Nick Niemann and into the arms of Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter in Kinnick...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown pass in the first half of Iowa’s game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep 22, 2018. The score is tied 7-7 at the half.

Wisconsin defeats Iowa, 28-17

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 22, 2018

https://youtu.be/UMRPH5Gb0dw After a head-scratching loss at home to BYU, Wisconsin bounced back at Kinnick on Sept. 22, beating Iowa, 28-17. The Hawkeyes held a 17-14 lead until the Badgers drove...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown pass in the first half of Iowa’s game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep 22, 2018. The score is tied 7-7 at the half.

Halftime reactions – Wisconsin vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden September 22, 2018

Iowa’s run defense looked better on last two Wisconsin possessions, but it has been shaky otherwise. After holding opponents to just 42 yards per game on the ground in nonconference action, Iowa gave...

Fans storm the field on Nov. 4, 2017 after Iowa defeated Ohio State, 55-24.

A look back at the best of Kinnick Stadium under the lights

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Kirk Ferentz and Company are no stranger to the magic that Kinnick Stadium holds during night games. With No. 18 Wisconsin coming into town this weekend for a 7:35 p.m. kickoff, the 18th night game in...

Candidates Bruce Teague and Ann Freerks debate during a UISG election forum at the IMU on Sept. 19, 2018. The debate allowed each candidate to discuss their plans for Iowa City regarding topics such as off-campus housing and transportation.

City Council candidates hold public forum to communicate with students

Christopher Borro, News Reporter September 19, 2018

Following the special primary on Sept. 4, two candidates remain in the competition for the vacant Iowa City City Council seat. Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague participated in an hour long public forum in...

Tailgaters walk out of a party before a football game against Iowa State University on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

University of Iowa no longer a top-20 party school

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 19, 2018

For the first time in years, the University of Iowa is not ranked among the nation’s most prominent party schools. Last year, the UI ranked No. 6 on the Princeton Review’s top 20 party school list....

From left: UI sophomores Megan and Ciera Stitz pose for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. The duo produces YouTube videos and have over 1 million subscribers.

Twin UI sophomores double as YouTube celebrities

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 19, 2018

Walking around campus, Megan and Ciera Stitz may seem like normal college students. But the Stitz sisters are not simply normal sophomores at the UI, they have wound up in YouTube stardom. One day in...

Former state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announces the appointment of Bruce Harreld as the new UI president during a meeting in the IMU on Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the UI.

Lawsuit against University of Iowa presidential search committee settled

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 17, 2018

A lawsuit related to the search process that resulted in the hiring of Bruce Harreld as University of Iowa president in 2015 was recently settled, with the university paying the plaintiff $55,000 to cover...

The Johnson County Poor House is seen on Sept. 16, 2018. This historical landmark used to house inmates in the 1800s.

Johnson County Historical Poor Farm bringing in charitable food production, low-income housing

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter September 17, 2018

The Johnson County Historical Poor Farm, which opened in 1855, is in the process of undergoing a five-year project to restore the last buildings left standing on the property. To help turn the Poor Farm...

After Miss America, Miss Iowa looks forward to a year of service to the state

After Miss America, Miss Iowa looks forward to a year of service to the state

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter September 16, 2018

A UI student competed in the 2018 Miss America pageant as Miss Iowa, and though she didn’t win the title, she left with what she described as the experience of a lifetime. Just last semester, Mikhayla...

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls out signals to his offense during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Passing game sharp in Hawkeyes’ nonconference finale

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 15, 2018

Hello, Hawkeye passing game. It’s been awhile. Iowa clicked on all facets during its 38-14 throttling of Northern Iowa in Kinnick on Sept. 15, and in the aerial attack, quarterback Nate Stanley and...