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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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A Northern Iowa player loses his helmet as the Iowa defense swarms in the first half of a football game against the University of Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hawkeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Defense flexes its muscles, offense wakes up against UNI

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8H7RyK04yw Iowa’s offense needed to show up against Northern Iowa. It did. Big time. The Hawkeyes walked off the Kinnick turf Sept. 15 with a 38-14 win under its...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates as he crosses the goal line in the first quarter of a football game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Satruday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hakeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes throttle Panthers, 38-14

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 15, 2018

Hawkeye football is 3-0 to start 2018 after Iowa took down Northern Iowa, 38-14, in dominating fashion on the evening of Sept. 15. Iowa had a stumbling start on its first drive — penalties effectively...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates as he crosses the goal line in the first quarter of a football game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Satruday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hakeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Northern Iowa vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Anna Kayser September 15, 2018

Through two quarters at Kinnick, Iowa leads Northern Iowa, 21-0. Hello, offense. With Wisconsin on the horizon, it’s no secret that Iowa’s offense had to show up against Northern Iowa, and it did. The...

Iowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin sheds a tackle from NIU's Kyle Pugh during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Three Hawkeyes out against Northern Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 15, 2018

Iowa will be without three offensive contributors on Sept. 15 against Northern Iowa. Running back Ivory Kelly-Martin will not play for the second-straight game because of an injury. Offensive lineman...

Iowa Tight End Noah Fant runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Noah Fant holds major advantage for Hawkeye football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Too fast for linebackers, too big for defensive backs, Noah Fant is a defensive coordinator’s worst nightmare. For opposing defenses, a lack of sleep comes from trying to stop Fant from running over...

Police cars block off Dubuque Street and direct traffic after student was hit by a dump truck on September 13, 2018. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

UI student hit in motor collision

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter September 13, 2018

An unidentified student at the University of Iowa was hit in a motor collision at Dubuque Street. The student reportedly was walking with his phone when he was hit by a dump truck, construction workers...

Fred Hubbell, the Democratic nominee for governor, speaks to supporters in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

Dueling views on Medicaid shape race for Iowa governor

Emily Wangen and Sarah Watson September 13, 2018

Two candidates for Iowa’s chief executive paint different portraits of the state of privatized Medicaid in their campaigns. In a Democratic field office in Iowa City on Wednesday evening, Iowa Democratic...

The Old Capitol Building before the University of Iowa homecoming parade on Friday, 6 Oct., 2017.

Hip-hop artist Lizzo announced as UI Homecoming show

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor September 12, 2018

SCOPE has officially announced Minnesota hip-hop artist Lizzo as this year’s University of Iowa homecoming show. Lizzo has toured with Haim and Florence + the Machine, and is known for songs “Fitness,”...

Ben Schmidt performs routine maintenance on a combine head in preparation for the upcoming harvest on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. Schmidt grows corn and soybeans on his farm outside of Iowa City.

Iowa soybean farmers feeling the heat of tariffs

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter September 11, 2018

As Iowa soybean farmers approach harvest season, many are more concerned about the long-term economic damage of an ongoing trade dispute with China than short-term price drops. Rob Ewoldt, a soybean...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

University of Iowa falls in rankings, blames dwindling state funding

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 10, 2018

The University of Iowa’s standing relative to its peer institutions as shown in U.S. News & World Report rankings will continue to slip without sufficient state funding, UI President Bruce Harreld...

UIHC pediatric patients who have lost an eye receive winking sock monkeys

UIHC pediatric patients who have lost an eye receive winking sock monkeys

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 9, 2018

Winking, handmade sock monkeys are the latest companions for young patients who have lost an eye at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Ophthalmology Department. The project, which began this...

Defense leads Iowa in rivalry win

Jordan Zuniga, Football Reporter September 8, 2018

Last season, Iowa and Iowa State traded offensive blows, putting up gaudy numbers, ending in a 44-41 overtime victory for Iowa. In this season’s Cy-Hawk game, the defenses got their revenge — the...