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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

Illinois head coach, Lovie Smith, speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Emerging Big Ten West strengthens conference

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO – In 2012, then-Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema commandeered the Badgers to a Big Ten title win over Nebraska, 70-31. It was the last time a school currently in the Big Ten West was crowned...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost speaks at the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Nebraska looking forward to matchup with Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO — Something special could happen on Nov. 29. After a day full of turkey and giving thanks, loving and happy emotions will quickly turn to heated rivalry and trash talk. The reason is Iowa...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Minnesota head coach Fleck praises Iowa strength coach Doyle

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO - Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck’s success can be credited to the Iowa football program in one way or another. Fleck, who has been at the helm of the Gopher program since 2017, called Iowa...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent sheds Nebraska safety Antonio Reed's tackle during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last-second field goal.

Sargent, Epenesa earn preseason honors

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 18, 2019

Iowa racked up a few more preseason honors on July 18. Mekhi Sargent earned a spot on the Doak Walker Award Watch List, and A.J. Epenesa was named a Big Ten Preseason honoree. Sargent landed on the...

The Big Ten trophies are seen at the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

2019 Big Ten media days live blog

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills July 18, 2019

CHICAGO — Football season is officially upon us. Although games won’t be played for more than a month, the Big Ten media days offer insights that were simply not available in the past weeks. With...

Stained glass artist, Brooke Huston poses for a portrait in her studio on July 10, 2019. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Artist puts modern spin on stained-glass art

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 18, 2019

Light fills Brooke Dearborn Huston’s studio on a sunny afternoon, illuminating her stained-glass art pieces. The walls are lined with boxes full of colorful glass waiting to be used in her next creation....

Sen. Zach Wahls and his sister Zebby Wahls speak about their playing cards, The Woman Cards, during a meeting with the Belin-Blank summer residency program at Old Brick on July 15, 2019. They spoke with students about the starting their own business.

UI hosts high school artists and writers in residency programs

Tian Liu, News Reporter July 17, 2019

Students from all over the U.S. have flocked to the University of Iowa to learn from the writing and art programs.  Sixty high school students are attending an immersive three-week summer residency...

Mauro hopes to restore Americans' trust in government in Senate race

Mauro hopes to restore Americans’ trust in government in Senate race

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 17, 2019

Eddie Mauro, Democratic challenger to Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, aims for a campaign of fairness and wants to restore Americans’ trust in government. “I think [voters are] looking for somebody who...

The Backpocket Brewing in Coralville is seen on July 16, 2019.

Area breweries fight for the title of best beer at Battle of the Brews

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 17, 2019

Area breweries will duke it out for the title of best beer at the inaugural Battle of the Brews on July 20 in Cedar Rapids. Taking place at NewBo City Market, funds from the tasting event will go toward...

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks at AARP forum in Cedar Rapids on July 18.

3 presidential candidates talk about varying health-care plans at Cedar Rapids AARP forum

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 17, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Three presidential candidates laid out their ideas to improve American’s access to health care during Iowa’s third forum sponsored by AARP and The Des Moines Register, which focused...

A cornfield on the right side of the picture is affected by standing water from rainfall on May 20, 2019. To the left side of the picture, the rocky bank of the cornfield meets the Iowa River.

Troubled waters: A DI journalist’s expedition on the Iowa River

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist July 16, 2019

* Editors' note: The nitrate levels in the below article do not fully reflect the actual nitrate levels in the Iowa river at the time. Test strips utilized for testing were intended for laboratory setting,...

A citizen addresses the Iowa City Council at a meeting in City Hall on Tuesday March 12 2019. (Grace Colton /The Daily Iowan)

City Council approves purchase of duplexes in South District for affordable housing

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 16, 2019

With the City Council’s approval, Iowa City’s plan to help spark development in the South District project area will move ahead with the purchase of its first two properties under the South District...