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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

The Daily Iowan

Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seen at her watch party on Nov. 8, 2022. Miller-Meeks is running in the first district.

Republican Rep. Miller-Meeks wins reelection in Iowa’s 1st District

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter November 8, 2022

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks was reelected to represent Iowa’s 1st Congressional District late Tuesday. Miller-Meeks ran against Democratic state Rep. Christina Bohannan. As of 12:30...

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley takes the stage after winning reelection during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Grassley wins reelection, Franken falls short

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 8, 2022

Sen. Chuck Grassley was reelected on Tuesday to the U.S. Senate for his 41st consecutive year in the position. Grassley won the race with 678,738 votes while his competitor, Mike Franken had 531,589...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds celebrates with Caleb Primrose after winning reelection during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds wins reelection

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 8, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will remain in power after winning her reelection bid on Tuesday night. She beat a challenge from Democrat Deidre DeJear and Libertarian Rick Stewart. The Associated Press...

The H bar is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

‘It should be a safe area:’ Iowa City community responds to fatal H-Bar shooting

Alejandro Rojas and Colin Votzmeyer November 6, 2022

Owners of the Iowa City hookah bar H-Bar claim they have been working to increase the safety and security of the bar in light of two recent shootings outside the bar — one of which resulted in a...

A sign indicates a polling location on Election Day at Horace Mann Elementary School in Iowa City on Nov. 2, 2021. This year’s election is centered on local city councils and school boards.

Iowa political groups, parties bank on midterm voter turnout

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 6, 2022

With the knowledge that midterm elections traditionally see a lower turnout, Republicans and Democrats are encouraging their respective voters to cast their ballots on or before Nov. 8. As of Nov....

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

‘It was all green grass’: Iowa football true freshman running back Kaleb Johnson shines in victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — All Kaleb Johnson saw on Saturday was green grass. The true freshman running back exploded from the line of scrimmage on the second play of the second half against Purdue...

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Sam LaPorta (84) and running back Kaleb Johnson (2) during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Iowa football team battles windy conditions in victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Following Iowa football’s 24-3 win over Purdue on Saturday afternoon, tight end Sam LaPorta took multiple pauses during his postgame press conference to let the wind die...

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Iowa football downs Purdue, transfer wideouts Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — One of the Purdue football team’s pregame rituals at Ross-Ade Stadium is to run onto the field alongside a golf cart-sized train. The miniature locomotive broke down on Saturday...

Iowa football players walk off the team bus ahead of Iowa's game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Purdue has won four of the past five matchups against Iowa.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Purdue in West Lafayette

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Iowa football team will match up with former Hawkeye wide receivers Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. Both Jones and Tracy transferred to...

Sep 1, 2022; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA;  Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs with the ball in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ross-Ade Stadium.

From friends to foes: Purdue wide receivers Charlie Jones, Tyrone Tracy to compete against former Iowa football teammates

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 3, 2022

Charlie Jones said his decision to transfer from Iowa to Purdue was easy. The sixth-year senior wide receiver left the Hawkeyes in May and joined the Boilermakers to play out his final year of eligibility...

Mayflower residence hall is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Mayflower is currently functioning at 60 percent capacity to allow for more single rooms.

UI student accidentally falls from Mayflower Residence Hall window

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 3, 2022

A University of Iowa student fell from a sixth-floor window to the second-floor roof of Mayflower Residence Hall on Thursday and was brought to the hospital for injuries. The UI wrote in an email...

Iowa City Community School District teacher John Reynolds, back, and a student, front, lead a demonstration of what ACE classes look like at Iowa City High School in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.  City High reinstated ACE programs this year after a 12 year absence.

Iowa City schools to offer program to increase trade jobs

Virginia Russell, News Reporter November 1, 2022

The Iowa City Community School District high school students who enroll in the newly reinstated Architecture, Construction, and Engineering program after its 12-year abscence get hands-on learning...