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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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The Iowa men's track and field team stand on the awards stage after placing first for the Hy-vee Cup at the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Iowa track and field looks back at past success at Drake Relays

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 23, 2019

The Drake Relays are rapidly approaching in what is almost sure to be an event the entire state keeps an eye on. Iowa track and field will head back to compete on the Blue Oval in what will be its final...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa Senate passes $12 million funding boost for regents, falling below request

Julia DiGiacomo and Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter April 23, 2019

Iowa’s three state universities will likely receive a collective $12 million funding boost as both chambers of the state Legislature have approved a state-appropriations bill following a Tuesday Iowa...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a sack during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football looks to dominate in the trenches

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2019

One of the Iowa football program’s most pervasive assets has always been its defensive and offensive lines. As defensive coordinator Phil Parker and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz spoke on the...

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton listens as community members address complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

Mayor Jim Throgmorton not running for third term

caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 23, 2019

After eight years on Iowa City’s City Council and four years as the mayor of Iowa City, Jim Throgmorton has announced he will not seek re-election in the fall. Throgmorton’s second term on the council...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

City of Iowa City pledges $1 million to Englert, FilmScene fundraising campaign

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 23, 2019

The city of Iowa City pledges $1 million to the Englert Theater and FilmScene’s current fundraising campaign. Strengthen Grow Evolve, the collaborative fundraising effort between the organizations,...

Iowa outfielder Ben Norman watches the ball after making contact during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 17-9.

Hensley: Iowa baseball’s series against Nebraska was a signature Hellerball win

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 23, 2019

On March 24, Iowa baseball lost to Indiana on the road, 7-1. That loss marked the first time since 2008 that the Hawkeye baseball team started the season 0-3 in conference play. At the time, Iowa’s...

Iowa's Anthony Nelson sacks NIU quarterback Marcus Childers during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes lead the Huskies, 3-0, at halftime.

NFL Draft Profile: Anthony Nelson

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 23, 2019

Look at the Big Ten statistical leaders from the 2017 season, and under “sacks,” Iowa fans will see something familiar: Anthony Nelson, 8. Check the 2018 stats now, and something similar happens toward...

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Research warns against substance abuse among college students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 22, 2019

For many college students, partying is a large part of the college experience. However, new research suggests that excessive drinking and illegal drug use are not exclusive to a night out. In fact, both...

University of Iowa professor Minetta Gardinier poses for a picture next to the 1978 Cessna Cardinal at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Wednesday, April 10. Gardinier races the Cessna in the United States and Canada.

Neuroscientist, professor, pilot, racer: One woman’s adventures in the great wide open

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter April 22, 2019

At the Iowa City Municipal Airport, Minnetta Gardinier houses her unique hobby: a white and sky blue Cessna Cardinal airplane. “I tell people it was my midlife crisis craziness,” said Gardinier, a...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

Elizabeth Warren proposes student-debt cancellation, free tuition

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 22, 2019

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democratic presidential hopeful, is proposing universal free college and up to $50,000 in student-debt cancellation for 42 million people. Under her proposal, those...

Veronica Tessler, owner of the frozen yogurt shop Yotopia, asks Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii a question during a meet-and-greet at Yotopia in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Attendees gathered to listen to Gabbard discuss topics such as defunding regime changing wars, environmental policies, and medicare for all.

Iowa City businesswoman first to file candidacy for Loebsack’s seat in Congress

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 22, 2019

Iowa City business owner and Democratic activist Veronica Tessler is the first to file her candidacy for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District in 2020, federal elections online records show. Tessler filed...

Representative Dave Loebsack stands for a portrait at the Daily Iowan newsroom on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

Who’s considering a 2020 run for Dave Loebsack’s seat in Congress?

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter April 22, 2019

After Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced he wouldn’t run for re-election on April 12, his seat representing Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District will be up in the air in 2020. A range of Iowans have...