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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Venmo, Busch Beer agree to match Altoona man’s donation to UI Children’s Hospital

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 17, 2019

Anything for the kids? Busch Beer and Venmo agree. Thousands of dollars were raised for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital after an answered plea for Venmo donations to replenish Altoona resident...

John Keller  speaking in the UI Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

National Ph.D. initiative seeks UI assistance

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 16, 2019

The national organization of leading research schools Association of American Universities has chosen the University of Iowa Graduate College as one of eight schools to participate in its Ph.D. Education...

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs 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.

Barta comments on ‘inappropriate actions’ toward Hawkeye Marching Band

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta released the following statement on Monday regarding conduct towards the Hawkeye Marching Band during the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game on Sept. 14: “University...

Researchers Philip Polgreen (top left), Jacob Simmering (bottom left), Jordan Schultz (center), Michael Welsh (top right) and Kumar Narayanan (bottom right) pose for a portrait outside of the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Monday Sept. 16, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI research suggests possible new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 16, 2019

Collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and scientists at the University of Iowa led to the release on Monday of new Parkinson’s research, which suggests that a drug used to treat enlarged prostates...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI announces student died while studying abroad in Portugal

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 16, 2019

The University of Iowa announced Monday that UI student Nathan Molinski died Sept. 14. Molinski was a senior computer-science major and was enrolled in UI study abroad in Portugal, according to an email...

Latino Native American Cultural Center Student Lead Isabela Flores Lead presents a Latinx sticker in the Latino Native American Cultural Center on Sunday, September 19th, 2019. The Latino Native American Cultural Center is putting on multiple new events that span across different departments at the UI for graduate and undergraduate students.

UI Latinx/a/o Heritage Month celebrates identity

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 15, 2019

The University of Iowa Latino Native American Cultural Center is focusing on rebranding its celebrations of identity by including student voices.  Latinx/a/o Heritage Month began Sunday with the first...

An Iowa fan celebrates a turnover on downs 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.

Documentary brings story of the Cy-Hawk trophy to the big screen

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter September 15, 2019

It may come as a surprise to current Hawkeye and Cyclone fans that the two teams haven’t always gone head-to-head every football season, but now Iowa and Iowa State fans alike can learn about the start...

Iowa players hoist the Cy-Hawk trophy 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa continues Cy-Hawk success for fifth-straight year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 15, 2019

Iowa might’ve been one fielded punt away from losing to Iowa State on Sept. 14. But that didn’t matter in the end. Instead, the Hawkeyes extended their winning streak over Iowa State to five games...

Rain falls 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.

Iowa battles elements for Cy-Hawk victory

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2019

It wasn’t pretty, the conditions were poor, and the game took six hours — but Iowa and Iowa State just put together an instant classic in the latest football matchup of the Cy-Hawk rivalry as the Hawkeyes...

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...