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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

The Daily Iowan

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

University of Iowa medicine school looks to integrate creative writing through new contest

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 17, 2019

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is looking to integrate the UI's history of nurturing skilled writers and its excellence in training medical professionals with a new writing contest. The...

Iowa football players carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Nov.16. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Iowa defense saves day against Minnesota

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 17, 2019

A.J. Epenesa is a name that offenses fear, double-teaming him — even triple-teaming him at times — to keep him from wrecking too many quarterbacks this season. Minnesota was no different, as it...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

University of Iowa president talks importance of resources in funding strategic plan

Kelsey Harrell and Katie Ann McCarver November 17, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld recently told the state Board of Regents that the UI proposes an “open and transparent” grant process for campus community members to tap...

Iowa's 285-pound Tony Cassioppi celebrates a win against UTC's Grayson Walthall during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Cassioppi won by fall in 1:45, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

New and familiar faces help lift Iowa wrestling to 39-0 win

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 17, 2019

Sunday proved to be another average day in the office for Iowa wrestling. It quickly handled Tennessee at Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, sweeping all 10 matches for a 39-0 win. After Spencer Lee...

Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles UTC's Hunter Fortner during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Kemerer won by technical fall, 20-0, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Michael Kemerer dominated, 20-0, in his return to the wrestling mat

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 17, 2019

When the lights dimmed before Iowa’s 174-pound wrestler was even introduced, Carver-Hawkeye Arena was already on its feet. The match itself proved why. In the third period, senior and two-time All-American...

Sheriffs drag the Iowa River in boats near the English and Philosophy Building on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Sheriff’s Department identifies missing UI student

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 17, 2019

In a press release from Detective Sgt. Brad Kunkel, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office announced on Nov. 15 that University of Iowa student David Le, 19, of Sioux City, Iowa, is currently considered a...

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles UTC's Fabian Gutierrez at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 16-5.

Iowa wrestling sweeps Tennessee at Chattanooga, 39-0

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 17, 2019

Iowa's wrestling season started off with a dominant sweep of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Sunday, with the Hawkeyes taking all 10 matches for a team score of 39-0. Starting off with Iowa’s reigning...

Ohio State players console defender Marine Mousset following the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa soccer ends season in NCAA Tournament against Kansas

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 17, 2019

The Iowa soccer team’s season came to an end on Saturday as it lost at Kansas, 1-0, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes finished their season with a 15-5-1 record. In the 70th...

Iowa wideout Nico Ragaini scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes would fail the point-after attempt.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 16, 2019

Minnesota walked into a dangerous place on Saturday. With special blackout uniforms that included new black pants, the Hawkeyes downed the previously undefeated Gophers 23-19, ending their perfect season...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley makes a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Offense leads Hawkeyes over Gophers

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 16, 2019

In Iowa’s 23-19 win over No. 7 Minnesota on Saturday night, an offense that showed glitters of potential a week ago showed up in full force right out of the gate to beat an undefeated foe in Kinnick...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Successful opening drive leads to win over top-10 Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 16, 2019

It looked like Iowa’s same old offense, the same old start to a game, the same old performance against a ranked team after only one play. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley overthrew wide receiver Ihmir...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Week 12 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Minnesota

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser November 16, 2019

Hawkeyes' first drive leads to success Iowa couldn't have started on a much better note against Minnesota on Saturday. After Nate Stanley underthrew Ihmir Smith-Marsette on a deep ball on the first...