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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

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A split field in the Iowa River Corridor project on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Reed canary grass which is an invasive species can be seen on the left, while native species to Iowa Wetlands flourish on the right after removal of the reed canary grass.

Johnson County Department of Natural Resources controls spread of invasive species

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter October 10, 2021

After a long and difficult battle against reed canary grass, an invasive plant species living along the Iowa River Corridor for decades, the Johnson County Department of Natural Resources says it has...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins runs with the football after intercepting a pass alongside defensive back Jack Koerner during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20.

Iowa football team climbs to No. 2 in Week 7 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 10, 2021

Keep partying like it's 1985, Hawkeye fans. After the Iowa football team defeated Penn State, 23-20, in the first top-five matchup inside Kinnick Stadium since 1985, the Hawkeyes are a top-two team...

Iowa backstroke swimmer Kennedy Gilbertson competes during a swim meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday Oct. 8, 2021. The Gophers defeated The Hawkeyes 156-104.

Iowa women’s swim and dive falls to Minnesota, 156-104

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 10, 2021

Iowa women’s swim and dive fell to Minnesota, 156-104, Friday evening at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes were celebrating senior day, as the meet was the last...

Former President Donald Trump greets Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, after endorsing the senator on Saturday night.

Fact Check | Fact-checking former President Donald Trump’s Iowa speech

Lyle Muller and Caleb McCullough October 10, 2021

If your time is short: Former President Trump's latest stop was Des Moines, Iowa, as he made the rounds across the United States to fire up his political supporters.  Iowa is the first...

Iowa fans storm the field after a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 23-20.

Hawkeye fans storm Duke Slater Field to celebrate Iowa’s win over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 10, 2021

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum blocked Penn State defenders all night, but getting past the Hawkeye fans blocking him from the locker room proved to be an entirely different challenge. As soon as...

Former President Donald Trump greets Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, after endorsing the senator on Saturday night.

In Des Moines rally, Trump pushes election misinformation

Natalie Dunlap and Lauren White October 9, 2021

Former President Donald Trump continued to spread discredited and false claims about the 2020 presidential election at a rally in Des Moines on Saturday, while deriding the Biden administration and...

Chuck Grassley stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event was a fundraiser for current governor Kim Reynolds.

Former President Donald Trump endorses Chuck Grassley for U.S. Senate

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor October 9, 2021

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Chuck Grassley at a Des Moines Rally Saturday night, saying the seven-term U.S. Senator has been a powerful force for conservative causes in the Senate. "I'm...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs downfield after catching a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Ragaini records game-winning touchdown, No. 3 Iowa downs No. 4 Penn State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2021

Hawkeye junior wide receiver Nico Ragaini came to Iowa for big time football. And he got it Saturday night. The wide receiver from New Haven, Connecticut, made the game-winning catch with six...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones rushes the football on a sweep play during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 9, 2021

Have a night, Hawkeye fans. After the No. 3 Iowa football team's 23-20 win over No. 4 Penn State, Twitter has been a place to celebrate one of the marquee victories of the Kirk Ferentz era. The...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson runs the ball during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

No. 3 Iowa completes comeback, defeats No. 4 Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 9, 2021

Party like it's 1985. The No. 3 Iowa football team defeated No. 4 Penn State, 23-20, in the first matchup between top-five teams at Kinnick Stadium in 36 years. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hit...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss out for game after leaving with injury

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 9, 2021

UPDATE: Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said postgame that he will know more about Moss' injury on Sunday, but that he feels optimistic at the moment. Iowa defeated Penn State, 23-20. Iowa cornerback...

Halftime reactions: No. 4 Penn State leads No. 3 Iowa, 17-10

Halftime reactions: No. 4 Penn State leads No. 3 Iowa, 17-10

Robert Read and Chloe Peterson October 9, 2021

The No. 4 Penn State football team leads No. 3 Iowa 17-10 at halftime. The Hawkeyes jumped onto the scoreboard first. Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford threw an interception Jestin Jacobs on...