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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

The Daily Iowan

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in an interview in the President's Office on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks state funding, student life

DI Staff December 12, 2018

The Daily Iowan: In November, the regents approved the UI’s request to close the Labor Center and other centers and institutes, and community members continue to protest the decision in hopes of securing...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Hawkeye offense making aerial strides

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 12, 2018

In former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Greg Davis’ final game at the helm, Iowa produced just 226 yards of offense in its 30-3 loss to Florida in the 2017 Outback Bowl. Iowa’s ground game did what...

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

Iowa City residents to get larger curbside recycling containers this month

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 12, 2018

In an attempt to encourage residents to recycle, the city of Iowa City has begun distributing new recycling containers to residents to replace the old ones. The new 65-gallon containers will have blue...

A sign outside of the Library parking lot reads that after Jan. 2nd, 2019, the lot will no longer be free after 12:00 pm each night. Photographed on Dec. 10th, 2018.

New UI parking policy elicits negative response

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter December 12, 2018

A new parking policy at the University of Iowa will require constant payment in parking lots, angering some UI students. Four years ago, UI Parking & Transportation embarked on an initiative to universalize...

Kid Captain Gabe Graber takes a photo with his family and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa Football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Gwen's story will be featured during Iowa's first home game on Saturday. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Kid Captain may bring good luck to Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 12, 2018

Gabe Graber, 14, became a lifelong Hawkeye fan when he took his first breath in the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. It was Jan. 1, 2005, the same day the Hawkeyes stunned the LSU Tigers to...

Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, November 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Iowa football report card: Running backs

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 12, 2018

Running backs: B- This season featured a running-back carousel — head coach Kirk Ferentz flirted with three different starting tailbacks throughout the season — but in the last two games, Mekhi Sargent...

Women, politics, and change

Women, politics, and change

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter December 11, 2018

As more Iowa women than ever move toward legislating and governing in the coming weeks, analysts say the “pink wave” that swept the state and nation in November may mean a shift in focus toward women-...

Pure methamphetamine in rock form, known as ice, was photographed at the DEA's North Central Laboratory in Chicago.

Methamphetamine: Iowa’s most resilient crop

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter December 11, 2018

"It’s crazy, the toll it takes on people,” University of Iowa junior Ally Lowe said. “My stepbrother was the most spontaneous, funny, and giving person I knew. Then he started using meth.” Lowe’s...

Customer service, quality contribute to business longevity, owners say

Customer service, quality contribute to business longevity, owners say

Charles Peckman, News Reporter December 11, 2018

While walking around Iowa City, it is hard not to notice its landmarks — the Englert, Herteen & Stocker Jewelers, and the ever-present (and open) Mesa and Pancheros. But why do some businesses, such...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI’s 2020 initiative to bring in ‘big ideas’ met barriers, report says

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor December 11, 2018

A committee tasked with brainstorming “big ideas” for the university’s long-term future concluded several barriers get in the way of imaginative thinking: State funding for Iowa’s universities...

Iowa's Alex Marinelli wrestles Lehigh's Cole Walter during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Marinelli, who is ranked fourth at 165, defeated Walter 20-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

Iowa wrestling’s Young and Marinelli take reins after undefeated starts

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 11, 2018

As the No. 4 Iowa wrestlers extended their so-far undefeated record to 6-0 after beating Lehigh, two Hawkeyes have won every match they have competed in so far — 157-pounder Kaleb Young and 165-pounder...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa football report card: Defensive line

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 11, 2018

Defensive Line: A+ Well, this one was a no-brainer. Iowa’s defensive line wreaked havoc on opposing offensive lines week after week, and the numbers back it up — the Hawkeyes averaged nearly 3 sacks...