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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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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...

Iowa center Keegan Render and teammates carry the Cy-Hawk trophy off the field after Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018.  The Hawkeyes defeated the cyclones 13-3.

Heroic defense, timely offense spark Iowa against Iowa State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 8, 2018

Make it four in a row. On Sept. 8, Iowa (2-0) made sure the Cy-Hawk Trophy stayed put in Iowa City, taking down Iowa State (0-1), 13-3. The win was a complete 180 from last season’s 44-41 overtime...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Hawkeye wide receiver Smith-Marsette takes difficult path to show ability, personality

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrived in Iowa City as a 159-pound wide receiver, his small frame filling out a black Hawkeye jersey with a big white No. 6 plastered on the front. A speedy receiver who fought his...

I.C. Kings performer Wiley Guyote sips on a drink during I.C. Kings present Netflix and Chill at Studio 13 on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.

Kings of Drag: The secrets behind the fake beards

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter September 5, 2018

While getting ready for a show, Amanda Green first puts on a compression shirt to bind her chest. Taking a lighter to burn a wine cork until it turns black, she’ll use the ash to give herself a 5 o’clock...

Mollie Tibbetts

How the death of UI student Mollie Tibbetts became a national story

Elianna Novitch and Sarah Watson September 4, 2018

The death of the University of Iowa student brought national attention to Brooklyn, Iowa, after the body of Mollie Tibbetts was found among corn stalks near there. But how did a woman from the UI, a...

City Council candidate Bruce Teague stands by his election sign at Billy's High Hat Diner on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Teague received the second highest number of votes overall.

Freerks, Teague win special primary election for City Council seat

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 4, 2018

Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague won the primary special election for the Iowa City City Council seat left vacant by Kingsley Botchway. They will now continue their run for the open City Council seat in...

During City Council election forum, candidates shared their vision for Iowa City at the Mill.

Meet the 5 candidates running in today’s Iowa City Council primary election

DI Staff September 3, 2018

Five candidates will face off today to fill a vacant position on the Iowa City City Council. Ann Freerks, Ryan Hall, Christine Ralston, Bruce Teague, and Brianna Wills are competing for the seat once held...

Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Iowa takes down Northern Illinois for win No. 1 of the season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Toren Young sparked the offense, the Hawkeye defense stuffed Northern Illinois, and Kirk Ferentz earned win No. 144 at Iowa — the school football record — in a 33-7 win on Sept. 1. Ferentz entered...