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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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Magician Eric Michaels chains his assistant Niki’s wrists for a trick at Poindexter Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 25, 2019. The show was put on by CAB, who will offer more show dates as part of their Coffee House Series this semester. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Graduate, CAB kick off alcohol-alternative programming

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter August 25, 2019

The Graduate Iowa City hosted its first alcohol-alternative event — known as the Poindexter Coffeehouse Series — on the evening of Aug. 24 as an effort to promote activities that could help reduce...

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 25, 2019

UPDATE 12:25 p.m. Aug.25: University of Iowa police have confirmed that no one was carrying a gun on campus after investigating the matter that morning. UI media-relations manager Hayley Bruce said...

Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Rev. Blaedel faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

UI Wesley Center Board of Directors condemns church trial of resigned minister

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor August 24, 2019

The University of Iowa Wesley Center Board of Directors defended the organization’s recently resigned director in a statement released Aug. 24 after the United Methodist Church’s Iowa Committee on...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

UI police receive report of East Side residence hall incident

Alexandra Skores, News Editor August 24, 2019

University of Iowa Public Safety on Aug. 24 issued a crime alert after a report of a male subject entering a sleeping resident’s dorm room in an East Side residence hall during the early morning hours...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa football releases Week 1 depth chart

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 23, 2019

With the season around a week away, Hawkeye football released its first depth chart on Aug. 23, following fall camp. 🚨 DEPTH CHART SZN 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Ro0QxmRjsy — Pete Ruden (@PeteyRuden)...

Seth Moulton exits presidential primary

Seth Moulton exits presidential primary

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 23, 2019

Seth Moulton became the third candidate in the last eight days who have announced the end of their campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination. Moulton, a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts,...

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Trial for Mollie Tibbetts homicide suspect will still start on Nov. 12

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 23, 2019

The trial date for the man accused of slaying University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 will continue as scheduled after he waived the right to a speedy trial at a hearing Aug. 23. The trial...

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Jay Inslee, ‘climate candidate,’ drops out of presidential race

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 21, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday he is exiting the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Inslee has made addressing climate change the focal point of his campaign for the Oval...

Iowa fans greet Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa after the Iowa/Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 63-0, to snap a 3-game losing streak.

Epenesa named AP preseason first-team All-American

Robert Read, Sports Reporter August 20, 2019

Iowa junior defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been named a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Epenesa is coming off of a dominant sophomore season for the Hawkeyes in which he led...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) tries to run through a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football grows ground game heading into new season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 20, 2019

Last season, Ivory Kelly-Martin locked up the No. 1 spot on the running back depth chart with his performance in camp before the start of the season. This season, the opposite happened. Instead of Kelly-Martin...

Witching Hour lineup released for 2019 program

Witching Hour lineup released for 2019 program

Sarah Stortz, Arts Editor August 20, 2019

The Englert Theater and Little Village on Tuesday released the lineup for this year's Witching Hour Festival, spotlighting local art by having more than 20 artists from Iowa presenting their work and ideas. The...