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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Penn State's Brandon Meredith during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Hawkeye wrestling downs Nittany Lions with late run

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 31, 2020

With an electric Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd on hand, No. 1 Iowa pulled off a 19-17 victory over No. 2 Penn State on Friday. Despite two early bonus-point losses, the Hawkeyes fought back toward...

on Friday, January 31st, 2020. The Mock Caucus is a sponsored event designed to train students for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses.  (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders narrowly wins UI mock caucus over Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 31, 2020

Bernie Sanders narrowly clinched victory over Elizabeth Warren at a mock caucus at the IMU Friday night, where student campaign representatives sported bright t-shirts and banners from nearly every...

Former U.S Rep John Delaney speaks during the first annual Finkenauer fish fry at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer hosted eight presidential candidates for a fish fry focused on jobs and infrastructure.

John Delaney drops presidential bid days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 31, 2020

Presidential contender and former U.S. Representative from Maryland John Delaney announced he would withdraw from the Democratic-nomination race just days before the Iowa caucuses. He began his campaign...

Media members stand outside the press entrance for a rally for President Donald Trump at the Knapp Center on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Hundreds of individuals including supporters, protestors, and members of the press were left outside after the event reached maximum capacity.

Editorial: Trump campaign mishandles, mistreats the press in Des Moines

DI Editorial Board January 30, 2020

President Trump likes to brag about the crowds at his campaign rallies, with many supporters supposedly kept outside because of capacity concerns. At his Thursday event in Des Moines, it was members...

Iowa forward Luka Garza handles the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Garza shot 8-of-21 on the night.

Iowa drops conference game at College Park

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 30, 2020

Maryland entered its second matchup of the season against Iowa with an undefeated record at home. The Terrapins kept that streak alive on Thursday night. Iowa fell,82-72, at College Park, snapping the...

Normal Lettington, a U.S. Army veteran sits in a wheelchair outside of the VIP entrance outside of a rally for President Donald Trump at the Knapp Center on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Lettington is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and has a few months left of life. Currently being treated in the veteran's unit in the hospital, he cannot make most trips out to the public. Lettington made traveled to the event in hope of seeing President Trump in person.

Hundreds left outside of President Trump’s rally in Des Moines days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

DES MOINES — Norman Lettington, a Navy veteran, sat in a wheelchair outside the handicap accessible entrance of a President Trump rally set in Des Moines. He reserved his ticket online, and waited...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Hawkeyes win ninth in a row to extend Big Ten lead

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 30, 2020

After Sunday’s physically draining contest at home against Michigan State, Iowa had to compete against Penn State Thursday night without the help of Monika Czinano — one of the team’s key post...

Mollie Tibbetts

Man faces $12.9 million fine for using Mollie Tibbetts’ death to spread white nationalist message

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday proposed that a man face $12.9 million in fines after using the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts to make thousands of calls spreading...

The former location of Blue Moose is seen on Monday. Elray's live and Dive will open have in the Spring.

New live music venue to replace Blue Moose Tap House

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter January 30, 2020

One University of Iowa alum is planning to bring Nashville’s live music flavors to the Iowa City music scene. New music venue Elray’s Live and Dive is set to open in May at 211 Iowa Ave., the...

DI Staff

Despite tight budgets, UI students chip in to support 2020 bids

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 29, 2020

When U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, first-year University of Iowa student Jack Bryson felt it was a critical moment for Trump’s...

Democratic presidential nomination candidate Andrew Yang speaks during a town hall event in the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Wednesday. Yang’s support has grown consistently in Iowa since he announced candidacy, due in part to large internet following.

Andrew Yang talks education with students at the IMU

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor January 29, 2020

Seventeen-year-old Ben Hause traveled an hour with friends during the school day to see Andrew Yang who, he said, is one of the only presidential hopefuls in the race that actually wants to move the...