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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during the football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Boilermakers 9-7 at half.

Week 8 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Purdue

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser October 19, 2019

Hawkeye defense coming up clutch Michael Ojemudia said Tuesday that Iowa hasn't been forcing as many turnovers as it wants. Facing a Purdue offense that thoroughly enjoys airing it out provides plenty...

Ernst and Reynolds open up to Iowans at an Iowa GOP reception

Ernst and Reynolds open up to Iowans at an Iowa GOP reception

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 18, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sen. Joni Ernst talked briefly about ethanol and agriculture policies at an Iowa GOP reception and spent most of the time opening up to attendees about their personal hardships...

Representative Tulsi Gabbard, D-HI, speaks to media outlets outside the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Tulsi Gabbard calls Clinton comments ‘despicable’ in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter October 18, 2019

Speaking to members of the press from an Iowa City parking lot in a hastily scheduled press conference, 2020 hopeful Tulsi Gabbard responded to comments made by former Democratic presidential candidate...

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and 2020 Democratic candidate Julian Castro speaks on gun violence at a town hall organized by Moms Demand Action volunteers in North Liberty on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Julián Castro talks criminal justice at re-entry summit

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 18, 2019

Former Housing and Urban Development secretary Julián Castro met with participants in the Inside Out Re-entry Community on Friday, a program that helps recently incarcerated people re-enter society.  According...

2020 Democratic Candidate and former Maryland Congressman John Delaney speaks to business owner Jason Hall and his family at Moxie Solar in North Liberty, IA, on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. The visit was part of John Delaney’s Heartland Startup Tour.

John Delaney centers campaign on jobs, climate change

October 18, 2019

Former Maryland Congressman John Delaney is staking his presidential run on his experience as a two-time company founder.  In a visit to North Liberty startup Moxie Solar Friday, Delaney and his campaign...

Wirfs utilizes wrestling background in football career

Wirfs utilizes wrestling background in football career

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 18, 2019

Atop the 2017 heavyweight WaMaC Conference wrestling podium stood Aaron Costello, a wrestler who would go on to win the Class 3A state title and redshirt at Iowa later that year. Beside him, one peg...

Members of the Hawkeyes Alumni Marching Band march in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Hawkeye Marching Band alum work to bring Sudler trophy back to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

In 1990, the Hawkeye Marching Band was awarded one of the most prestigious awards for a college marching band — but the trophy never made it back to Iowa City.  When the band won the Sudler trophy,...

Kid Captain Kendra Hines signs a card for Hawkeye Football Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Kendra Hines ‘on cloud nine’ to storm Kinnick with the Hawks

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 17, 2019

During week 18 of Teresa Hines’ pregnancy, blood tests revealed her baby had Down syndrome. Although Kendra, now 10, was born seven weeks early in a Cedar Rapids hospital, Teresa said she was unfazed...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs back an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Purdue set to throw challenge at Iowa’s secondary

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 17, 2019

Fifteen points, 308.5 yards of total offense on average, and two games later, Iowa went from undefeated on the season to 4-2 as it reaches a critical stretch of Big Ten games.  The Hawkeyes celebrate...

From the Iowa Women’s Suffrage collection of the University of Iowa Libraries

UI holds year-long commemoration for the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

With the turn of a new decade, the 100th anniversary of when women won the right to vote approaches, sparking a campus-wide discussion about modern voting rights and the true message behind the first modern...

Rep. Dave Loebsack speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Primary fields for 2nd Congressional District race shape up

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 17, 2019

Republicans and Democrats are in the primary stages of the race to fill the open 2nd Congressional District seat in Iowa. While Democrats have solidified behind a candidate, the Republican nominee is less...

The corn monument sits on the Pentacrest lawn on Monday, Oct. 15, 2019. The monument has been a yearly tradition that is believed to have been started in 1919. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Corn monument tradition lives on through effort by engineering students and volunteers

Cory Tays, News Reporter October 17, 2019

The corn monument tradition lives on through the efforts of student engineers and volunteers who worked on building this year’s two corn-kernel covered number 24s — Nile Kinnick’s jersey number. The...