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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

The Daily Iowan

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 18, 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...

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 12, 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...