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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa players and coaches celebrate recovering a muffed punt during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Iowa State

Pete Ruden and Robert Read September 14, 2019

Iowa picked up its third win of the season with an 18-17 victory over Iowa State on Saturday. After a game that essentially ended on a muffed punt, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players gave their...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Special teams propel Hawkeyes past Cyclones

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

After trailing for almost three whole quarters, Iowa needed something special to happen to beat Iowa State for the fifth time in as many years. The Hawkeyes found that something special in their special...

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Iowa beats Iowa State for fifth-consecutive season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

After battling through two rain delays that lasted a total of two hours and 55 minutes, Iowa downed Iowa State with a muffed punt for its fifth-consecutive Cy-Hawk win, 18-17. It didn't always seem...

Iowa City police respond to the scene where an officer-involved shooting reportedly occurred near 11 Highway West on July 29, 2019.

Mental evaluation ordered for suspect in Iowa City officer-involved shooting

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor September 14, 2019

A judge has ordered a mental-competency evaluation of the woman accused of injuring an Iowa City police officer in a BB gun shooting in July. Sixth District Judge Chad Kepros on Wednesday set a hearing...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Week 3 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Iowa State

Pete Ruden and Robert Read September 14, 2019

Fumble keeps Hawkeyes in game With the Cyclones holding a 7-3 lead and driving down the field again, Iowa's defense needed to make a big play. That's exactly what it did. Iowa State quarterback Brock...

Spectators watch the show during ESPN College GameDay before the annual Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. This was GameDay's first visit to Ames.

Cy-Hawk game delayed for second time

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

The Iowa-Iowa State football game has been delayed for a second time due to lightning. According to Iowa Radio, the teams are looking at a 6:45 p.m. restart. The Cyclones lead the Hawkeyes, 7-3, after...

Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) tackles Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser (25) during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Reiff, Hankins out against Iowa State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

Two more injuries will leave Iowa short on the defensive line and in the secondary when it takes on Iowa State at 3 p.m. Hawkeye defensive tackle Brady Reiff and cornerback Matt Hankins have been ruled...

Rece Davis (left) and David Pollack host during ESPN College GameDay before the annual Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. This was GameDay's first visit to Ames.

Best of College GameDay’s stop in Ames

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2019

AMES — At long last, ESPN’s College GameDay traveled to the state of Iowa to experience the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry. The popular college football pregame show set up in Ames on Saturday to...

Anchors host during ESPN College GameDay before the annual Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. This was GameDay's first visit to Ames.

College GameDay brings fan bases together in Ames

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

AMES — Each year, the Cy-Hawk game divides the state of Iowa in two. In most cases, a person is either an Iowa fan or Iowa State fan for the day. There’s no in-between. But instead of being cut...

Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters during her town hall event at Confluence Brewery in Des Moines on July 3, 2019.

Kamala Harris to visit Coralville Sept. 19

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor September 14, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., will visit Coralville for a meet-and-greet at Backpocket Brewing in Coralville next Thursday, the  same day her fellow senator, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, will be...

After sexual-abuse allegations, former Iowa Hillel Foundation director no longer a Hillel employee

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 13, 2019

UPDATE 5:10 p.m.: Jeneane Beck, University of Iowa assistant vice president from external relations, said in a UI statement emailed to the Daily Iowan that Iowa Hillel isn't a part of the UI and its staff...