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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

Emilia Cryer plays during a class at Gym Nest in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. Gym Nest has begun offering gym classes to children on the autism spectrum and their siblings.

Local gym offers exclusive class to children with autism

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 8, 2019

While trampolines, balance beams, ropes, obstacle courses, loud music, and children running around may seem overwhelming to a child with autism, an Iowa City gym looks to make those obstacles a welcoming...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson runs after making a catch during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Former Hawkeye Hockenson breaks NFL record in debut

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2019

Former Iowa and current Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is immediately making those who doubted his draft status regret it. Hockenson set the NFL record for most receiving yards in a tight end’s...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley huddles with his teammates during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following Rutgers win

Pete Ruden and Robert Read September 7, 2019

Iowa decimated Rutgers on both sides of the ball Saturday to pick up its first Big Ten win of the season, 30-0. The Hawkeyes found plenty of success, and head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players spoke...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa jumps after Rutgers quarterback McLane Carter during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Iowa defense steps up to shut out Rutgers

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2019

The Iowa passing game seemed to be hitting on all cylinders in the Hawkeyes' 30-0 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. As far as the Scarlet Knight offense, well, that’s a different story. Rutgers lit...

Iowa WR Ihmer Smith-Marsette catches a football that led to a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0. (Roman Slabach/ The Daily Iowan)

Smith-Marsette posts career day against home-state Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 7, 2019

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is originally from Newark, New Jersey, but on Saturday, he made his home in Kinnick Stadium’s south end zone. Facing his home-state team, Smith Marsette caught...

Hawkeyes down Scarlet Knights in first Big Ten game

Hawkeyes down Scarlet Knights in first Big Ten game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 7, 2019

Iowa's earliest Big Ten game ever started with a 58-yard touchdown pass from Nate Stanley to Ihmir Smith-Marsette, and it didn't slow down after. The Hawkeyes dismantled Rutgers on both sides of the...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner lines up before a play during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Week 2 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Rutgers

Pete Ruden and Robert Read September 7, 2019

Hawkeye defense posts stellar showing against the pass Iowa finished the first half on a roll through the air on offense, but it was even better on the other side of the ball. The Hawkeyes allowed...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette jumps over Miami (Ohio) defensive back Sterling Weatherford during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Smith-Marsette opens scoring with 58-yard touchdown

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 7, 2019

New Jersey native Ihmir Smith-Marsette opened the Big Ten season for Iowa with a long touchdown against his home state Rutgers, going 58 yards to the house in the first quarter. Lined up on the right,...

Iowa City Night Mayor Joe Riley poses for a portrait on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019.

Iowa City downtown district’s nighttime mayor starts new initiatives to improve nightlife

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 5, 2019

Loud music, late-night food carts, and long lines outside of popular bars are characteristic of downtown Iowa City nightlife. After spending a few months in town, new Night Mayor Joe Reilly said he has...

Kid Captain Jackson Tijerina talks to a reporter 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 Jackson Tijerina thrives with help of experimental treatment

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 5, 2019

A brain-tumor diagnosis kept Jackson Tijerina from playing on his flag football team when he was 5 years old.  Jackson, now 8, still loves football — especially the Iowa Hawkeyes. After being nominated...

A new class room is seen following the University of Iowa College of Nursing Renovation Dedication Ceremony on Thursday, September 5, 2019. The College of Nursing has been undergoing renovation for 18 months. New to the building are centralized student commons, study areas, and meeting spaces. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

College of Nursing modernizes learning spaces

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 5, 2019

The University of Iowa on Thursday celebrated the completion of a renovation project to make more collaborative learning spaces for aspiring nurses. After nearly two years, the UI finished renovating...

Calvin Hall is seen on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

UI awards Forevermore Scholarship to first-year students for the first time

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 5, 2019

The University of Iowa has created a new scholarship aimed at fulfilling students’ unmet financial need in an effort to remove barriers to accessing higher education as tuition rises.  The UI Center...