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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

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Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch reaches for Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions lead the Hawkeyes 7-6 at half. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Week 7 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Penn State

Pete Ruden and Robert Read October 12, 2019

Hawkeye defense continues strong stretch Just one week after holding Michigan to 10 points and two weeks after keeping Middle Tennessee to a field goal, the Iowa defense returned to the field with a similar...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 28, 2019.

Carson King recognized at Iowa-Penn State football game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 12, 2019

After presenting the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital with a $3 million check on Friday, Carson King was recognized at Iowa's football game against Penn State on Saturday. King received...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI reports Burge resident died

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 12, 2019

In an email to Burge Hall residents, the University of Iowa announced that UI student Cameron Kranich, a Burge resident, died Saturday morning. The UI encourages students to use resources on campus...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts moved to February

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 12, 2019

The trial date for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts last year, has been moved to Feb. 4 at the Woodbury County Courthouse. The trial was set to begin Nov. 12 until...

Senator Cory Booker, D-NJ, speaks to an audience during a forum at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, October 7, 2019.

Cory Booker releases plan to pay college athletes

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 11, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker announced a plan Thursday to allow collegiate athletes to be paid and “end exploitation in sports.” The New Jersey senator’s proposition is directed...

Kid Captain Gabby Yoder holds a large pack of gum to give Hawkeye Head Coach Kirk Ferentz 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 shows her heart belongs to the Hawkeyes

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 11, 2019

With a spunky personality and sparkly pink glasses, Kid Captain Gabby Yoder is excited to hit the field this weekend as the Hawkeyes take on Penn State.  Abigail Yoder, mother to Gabby and her two...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

New Kinnick back in primetime

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 11, 2019

Click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click. Thick guitar chord. The most iconic and anticipated moment of any Iowa football game: the Swarm. Started in 1979 by Hayden Fry, players inch out...

Photo Illustration taken on October 8, 2019 by Raquele Decker.

UISG aims to empower bright ideas of students through new website

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 10, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government has created an outlet for students to share their ideas through their new website “Hawk Ideas.” UISG published the “Hawk Ideas” website this fall. Former...

Stacey Abrams takes a question from a supporter at Temple De Hirsch Sinai on April 25, 2019. (Paul Christian Gordon/Zuma Press/TNS)

Stacey Abrams will visit the UI to speak about fair elections

Brooklyn Draisey & Julia Shanahan October 10, 2019

Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams will visit the IMU next month to give a presentation advocating for fair elections in 2020. According to a press release, Abrams will speak at 5:30...

Tate High School student charged with bringing a toy gun to school

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 10, 2019

A Tate High School student was charged Wednesday for bringing a toy gun to the school. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, a parent reported that they saw a gun exchange occur in the...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Attorneys for man accused of murdering Mollie Tibbetts request another trial delay

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 10, 2019

The attorneys for the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 have requested his trial be delayed for a second time, court records show. Chad and Jennifer Frese, the...

UIHC maternity researcher Stephen Hunter poses for a portrait on Monday Oct. 7, 2019. Maternal medicine experts with UIHC, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health have received a $10 million dollar grant to improve maternal health outcomes in the state.

University of Iowa receives grant to improve statewide maternal health

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 9, 2019

In a rural state such as Iowa, many residents face challenges when accessing maternal-health care because hospital locations may be spread out. A grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration...