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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 Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address in the House chamber of the State Capitol Building in Des Moines on Jan. 15, 2019. In the address, her first as an elected governor, she largely outlined bipartisan initiatives which have received widespread support.

‘The future is now,’ Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says in Condition of the State

Daily Iowan Staff, Politics Reporters January 15, 2019

DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her second Condition of the State address on Jan. 15 — her first as an elected governor. Reynolds laid out mental health, education, correctional reform,...

UI grads invent first autonomous training device for football receivers

UI grads invent first autonomous training device for football receivers

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 14, 2019

Nate Pierotti was a third-year engineering student at the University of Iowa when he told friends Connor Early and Sawyer Theisen about an idea to revolutionize the sport of football around the country....

The Iowa Legislature gaveled in Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to start the 2019 legislative session. Top issues Republican leadership and area legislators have identified include reducing taxes and government oversight, mental health, and felon-voting reform.

2019 Iowa legislative session gavels in with focus on bipartisan cooperation

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 14, 2019

DES MOINES  — The halls of the State Capitol bustled with anticipation on Jan. 14 as state legislators, officials, and staff settle in for the 2019 legislative session. Monday marked the first...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Carver College of Medicine, UIHC aim to retain in-state students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 14, 2019

Although the majority of slots in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine are reserved for in-state students, many have continually opted to leave the state for their residencies, a pattern that...

Jasper Halekas poses for a portrait in his lab in Van Allen Hall on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Government shutdown hurts UI researchers in funding, resources

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 14, 2019

When University of Iowa physics/astronomy Associate Professor Jasper Halekas heard about a potential shutdown of the government in December 2018, he and countless other university researchers nationwide...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives to the net during a men's basketball matchup between Ohio State and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 72-62.

Iowa basketball upsets No. 12 Ohio State with defense and second-half offense

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 12, 2019

Iowa shot just 35.7 percent and turned the ball over nine times in the first half against No. 16 Ohio State. Good thing there are two halves in basketball. The Hawkeyes came out with a renowned sense...

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.

Judge: Regents’ private meetings with Harreld did not violate open-meetings law

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor January 9, 2019

The Iowa Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a Polk County judge’s 2017 ruling that the five current and former regents who met with Bruce Harreld during the 2015 presidential search process did not...

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson attempts to bring down Nebraska running back Maurice Washington during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last second field goal.

Anthony Nelson to forgo senior season, enter NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 7, 2019

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson became the third Hawkeye to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft when he announced his intentions to forgo his senior season on Monday. "These past 4 years competing alongside...

Iowa forward Luka Garza lays the ball up during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 93-84.

Men’s basketball gets first conference win, beats Nebraska, 93-84

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief January 6, 2019

Iowa men’s basketball achieved its first Big Ten win of the season on Sunday afternoon against the No. 24 Nebraska Huskers. No. 25 Iowa won, 93-84, and Jordan Bohannon had quite the second half after...

Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker tackles Mississippi State running back Aeris Williams during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 27-22.

Amani Hooker declares for NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 5, 2019

Amani Hooker became the second Hawkeye to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft, tweeting his decision to skip his senior season at Iowa on Saturday. "This past season has been amazing for the team and myself...

Iowa safety Jake Gervase intercepts a pass in the end zone during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Senior walk-ons lead the way in Outback victory

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 1, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. – When Iowa needed a spark offensively, the offense turned to wide receiver Nick Easley. When the defense needed a stop, safety Jake Gervase was in the right spot. Neither player started...

Iowa takes down Mississippi State, wins Outback Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 1, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. - It went down to the wire, but Iowa defeated No. 18 Mississippi State, 27-22, to win the 2019 Outback Bowl. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley completed 21 of his 31 passes for 214 yards and...