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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

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Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Abby Finkenauer is greeted by supporters during a watch party at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Finkenauer defeated incumbent Republican Rod Blum and, along with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14, has become one of the first women under 30 elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. 
(Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Abby Finkenauer unseats Republican Rod Blum in Iowa’s 1st District

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter November 6, 2018

DUBUQUE — Voters elected Dubuque native and Democratic state Sen. Abby Finkenauer to Congress over two-term Republican incumbent Rod Blum, tipping Iowa’s 1st Congressional District blue Tuesday night...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann poses for a portrait on Sept. 14, 2018 in Iowa City at the Adler Journalism Building.

Kaufmann re-elected in Iowa House District 73 race

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 6, 2018

Republican Bobby Kaufmann was re-elected to the state House on Tuesday night, with unofficial tallies showing he secured 55 percent of the vote. Kaufmann defeated Democrat Jodi Clemens for the House...

Iowa State Democratic Senator Joe Bolkcom shares a laugh with an attendee at an election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Bolkcom glides to re-election for State Senate seat

Charles Peckman, News Reporter November 6, 2018

Joe Bolkcom, the incumbent Democratic state senator in Iowa Senate District 43, defeated University of Iowa senior and Republican Patrick Wronkiewicz to retain his seat by a large margin on Tuesday night. Bolkcom,...

Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) (center) shakes hands with Iowa State Senator Joe Bolkcom at an election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Dave Loebsack wins re-election for 7th term in Congress

Isabella Senno, Politics Reporter November 6, 2018

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, defeated opponent Christopher Peters in the race for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, ensuring he will serve a seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Loebsack...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Member Janelle Rettig watches election returns during an election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Rettig, Heiden take up roles in Johnson County Supervisors

November 6, 2018

With most results in, Democrats Janelle Rettig and Pat Heiden won election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, beating Republican Phil Hemingway for two seats on the five-member board....

Congressman Steve King speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition is a dedicated to educating the public and training Christians for effective political action. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Rep. Steve King not granting credentials to Des Moines Register

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief November 6, 2018

Steve King, the U.S. House Representative for Iowa's 4th District is barring Iowa's largest newspaper, The Des Moines Register from attending his election night event according to The Register.  The...

Iowa tight end Noah Fantasias runs toward the end zone. during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Hawkeye football flushing the Boilermaker loss

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 6, 2018

Iowa’s gut-punch loss to Purdue essentially knocked it out of the race for the Big Ten West, barring a mathematical miracle, but there are still three games left, and, including a bowl game, the Hawkeyes...

Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018.

State of Iowa could face physician assistant shortage

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 6, 2018

Iowa could face a physician-assistant shortage in the next 15 years because of aging personnel and an increasing need to fill positions in rural communities. In a study conducted by the Tippie College...

A HappyLight is seen on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The light helps with seasonal depression.

Student Health offers new solution for students with seasonal affective disorder

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter November 6, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government is offering special lamps to help students get the light they need during the darkest part of the year. For UISG Director of Health and Safety Micah Augusma,...

Spencer Lee stands for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

Iowa wrestling focused on two major points for the season

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2018

Wrestling season is officially in full swing following Iowa’s media day on Monday, and head coach Tom Brands had a few points of emphasis. New faces Iowa’s goal this year is to build a complete...

From Iowa City to El Paso: The Wave goes nationwide

From Iowa City to El Paso: The Wave goes nationwide

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 6, 2018

Looking out the window of his daughter’s hospital room at El Paso Children’s Hospital, Jesse Tovar saw nothing but traffic. One day, he ventured to the other side of the hospital wing to see Jefferson...

Democratic gubenetorial candidate Fred Hubbell addresses campaign volunteers at a canvassing staging location in the Home of volunteer Janice Wiener on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

Hubbell stresses change ahead of Election Day

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter November 5, 2018

In the final 48 hours before the election polls close, Iowa governor candidate Fred Hubbell, a Democrat, stopped in Iowa City to thank his most committed, longtime supporters. On the afternoon of Nov....