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The Daily Iowan

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

 Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin catches a touchdown pass during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Martin finds success in first game at Kinnick

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 31, 2019

Oliver Martin received immediate eligibility from the NCAA on Wednesday. Just three days later, he scored his first touchdown for the Hawkeyes in a 38-14 season-opening win over Miami (Ohio). After...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith catches a pass out of bounds during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Iowa football topples Miami (Ohio) in season-opener, 38-14

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 31, 2019

After a rough first half that yielded only a three-point advantage for Iowa, the Hawkeyes picked it up in the second to secure a 38-14 victory over Miami (Ohio) to open the season. The second half included...

Iowa City man accused of incest, sexual abuse

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 31, 2019

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an Iowa City man on incest and sexual abuse charges. Marvin Ramos, 36, 1619 Vesti Lane, is suspected of incest, lascivious acts with a child, two counts of...

Reports of shots fired on Arthur Street Saturday morning

Reports of shots fired on Arthur Street Saturday morning

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 31, 2019

Police responded to reports of shots fired in Iowa City early Saturday morning, according to a press release from the Iowa City Police Department. Two calls reported a series of five shots in the area...

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price discusses the Iowa caucuses in an interview for The Daily Iowan at Prairie Lights on Friday, May 5, 2019. (Jenna Galligan)

Democratic National Committee recommends not to approve virtual caucus

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter August 30, 2019

The Iowa Democratic Party’s plans for a virtual caucus have been axed five months ahead of the Feb. 3 caucus date, prompting party officials to search for a new way to increase access to Iowa’s caucuses. The...

The soon-to-be location of a new Target is seen in downtown Iowa City on Aug. 30. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Target coming to downtown Iowa City

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 30, 2019

Retail giant Target has officially confirmed plans to open up a new store location in downtown Iowa City. The company has signed a lease for a 24,000 square-foot space at 115 E. Washington St. An opening...

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine partakes in a press conference during his visit to the University of Iowa on Aug. 30, 2019. The UI recently received a $115 million grant to launch the TRACERS mission, which will collect data on the interaction of the earth and sun’s magnetic fields.

NASA head talks space exploration at University of Iowa visit

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 30, 2019

NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine visited the University of Iowa Friday, where he emphasized space research happening at the UI has down-to-Earth applications, such as how GPS signal and cell phone service...

Meet the first Kid Captain of the Hawkeye football season, Aidan Kasper

Meet the first Kid Captain of the Hawkeye football season, Aidan Kasper

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 30, 2019

Besides riding his hover board outside, 14-year-old Cedar Rapids native Aidan Kasper never really got into sports. He prefers crafts such as origami, where he’s learned how to create nearly every animal...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Stanley continues chase for Long’s Hawkeye history

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 30, 2019

Hanging in the back of Iowa’s quarterbacks' room is a picture of Chuck Long, one of the best quarterbacks to ever suit up for the Hawkeyes. That’s the man Nate Stanley is chasing. When looking...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids a defender during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Hawkeye football set to kick off season against new Miami (Ohio) team

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

As weeks go for the Hawkeyes, they couldn’t have asked for a better one leading up to Saturday’s season-opening matchup against Miami (Ohio).  On Wednesday, the NCAA and Big Ten Conference announced...

Artist Tilly Woodward holds the book Everyday Joy which explores the process of creating the murals during a meet and greet for the new art instillation Everyday Joy in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Aug. 29, 2019. Over 300 children worked on this project that celebrates the memory of Mollie Tibbetts.

‘Everyday Joy’ murals at Children’s Hospital honor Mollie Tibbetts

Charlie Peckman, Senior Reporter August 29, 2019

Room 1862-1 in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics division was quiet with the lull of conversation Thursday evening as robust fluorescent light illuminated five...

President Donald Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOP's America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

31 biofuel waivers become topic for 2020 Democrats in Iowa

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 29, 2019

After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved 31 waivers for oil refineries that ethanol producers say destroys demand for corn, support for the president among Iowa agriculture is being tested.  Democratic...