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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

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) defends against Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during men's basketball vs. Minnesota at Williams Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-87.

Defense nowhere to be found for Iowa basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 27, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – At certain times this season, the Iowa basketball team has regressed back to its 2017-18 ways. Sunday was one of those times. Defense, the Hawkeyes’ Achilles heel last season, was...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Iowa City club wants to increase access to science and change stereotypes about scientists

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 27, 2019

Four years after participating in a pilot program aiming to connect vulnerable residents with science education, the Iowa City Science Booster Club has its sights set on the future.  The club is led...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart guards Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58.

Stewart leads Iowa over Purdue

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 27, 2019

With an emphatic downward swing of her left arm in the final minute of Sunday afternoons game, Megan Gustafson swatted away Karissa Mclaughlin’s shot and Purdue’s hopes of an upset. “I wanted...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson attempts a layup during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women beat Boilermakers in rematch

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2019

No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball (16-4, 7-2 Big Ten) only has two losses in conference play this season. The team had a chance to avenge one of them with a rematch against Purdue on Sunday. The game...

President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Trump agrees to end government shutdown without any border wall money

January 25, 2019

By Jennifer Haberkorn and Noah Bierman Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced a deal to temporarily end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, capitulating...

Iowa City police respond to alleged stabbing

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter January 25, 2019

Iowa City police responded to a report of an alleged stabbing Thursday evening, according to a news release from the City of Iowa City. The incident allegedly took place at 2913 Muscatine Ave. The release...

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Children’s Hospital receives donation of $6,000 worth of Legos

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 25, 2019

When former head basketball coach Mark Lofgren’s 2-year-old son was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma in 2016, he and his family were met with overwhelming support from their hometown of Riverdale, Illinois....

The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Legislators entertain possibility of financial literacy requirement

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 24, 2019

Iowa legislators have filed a bill that, should it pass, will require public-school students statewide to learn how to responsibly manage their money. In the past, legislators have attempted to implement...

Voters wait to vote at the University of Iowa Library.

Young voters in Iowa turned out in a decade-high rate in 2018

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 24, 2019

The 2018 election featured decade-high youth voter turnout rates for a midterm election and young Iowa voters surged the polls in higher rates than nationally, as revealed in a Jan. 9 report from the...