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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

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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...

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UI reports enrollment growth in class of 2023

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor September 13, 2019

After explaining shrinking enrollment by pointing to its strategy of intentionally dialing down growth in the student population, the University of Iowa on Thursday reported a spike in the size of its...

Iowa running back Toren Young scores a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Hawkeyes building a running back corps

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 12, 2019

It’s Sept. 1, 2018. It’s the third quarter, second and 4 from Iowa’s 48-yard line, and the Hawkeyes have a narrow 3-0 lead on Northern Illinois. Running back Toren Young is handed the ball, breaks...

A sign warning students to stay off the grass sits on the Pentacrest on Sept. 4, 2019. Despite the warning about chemical treatment, some students continue to sit.

UI treats lawns with chemicals, students unaware of health risks

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 12, 2019

Some students who opt to study or lounge on the green space at the heart of campus may not be aware of the products used to treat the grass. The University of Iowa recently treated the Pentacrest lawns...