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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

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Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Northwestern

November 10, 2018

Iowa's defense looks much better than last week. Well, Northwestern's offense isn't as potent as Purdue's, but regardless, Iowa's defense looks a lot sharper than it deep a week ago. Iowa held Northwestern...

Johnson County supervisor candidate Phil Hemingway stands for a portrait in his mechanic’s shop on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Hemingway will run for county supervisor in December, Carberry still ‘unsure’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 9, 2018

Johnson County Supervisor Mike Carberry said he is unsure if he will run for a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors in December’s special election. Iowa City School Board member Phil Hemingway will run...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Megan Gustafson ranked eighth on ESPN’s list of best college women’s basketball players

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

ESPN released its list of the 25 best women’s college basketball players on Friday, and Hawkeye Megan Gustafson made the list, coming in at No. 8. “Gustafson went from good to great as a junior,”...

Iowa's Colten Rastetter punts during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10, to keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.

Hawkeye punter Colten Rastetter’s new mindset key to bounce-back season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

A lot can happen in a year. The watch list for the Ray Guy Award, an honor given to the best college punter in the country, came out Monday, and Hawkeye Colten Rastetter’s name made the cut. Flash...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Iowa football ready to handle Northwestern

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 8, 2018

Disappointing. That is how Hawkeye fans might describe the last two weeks of football, and by extension, the season. While a 6-3 record is nothing to laugh at, it doesn’t live up to the expectations...

Fans spectate during the Iowa vs. Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 23-0.

ESPN ranks Hawkeye student section No. 5 in the country

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 8, 2018

“Back in Black” plays over Kinnick’s speakers. The scoreboard displays the Hawkeye football team walking out of the tunnel. Kinnick booms with fans yelling and cheering as the players reach the field...

Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez laughs during Iowa Football Kids' Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug 11, 2018.

Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez thrives with the help of a ‘speech generating device’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 8, 2018

Seven-year-old Mason Gonzalez has his own way of communicating and telling his “mom and dad he loves them.” Mason, a native of Jesup, Iowa, will be the Kid Captain for Iowa’s football game against...

Fans walk up the steps to Kinnick Stadium after alighting from the Hawkeye Express before a football game against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3, 2016.

The Hawkeye Express: An intrinsic part of the game-day experience

David Harmantas, Photographer November 8, 2018

“It’s coming. It’s coming,” squealed a toddler as she clapped her hands. Within a few seconds, with the hiss of air being released from its brakes, the Hawkeye Express slid to a stop next to the...

Hawkeye basketball shines on defense in season-opener

Hawkeye basketball shines on defense in season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 8, 2018

Iowa’s win over Missouri-Kansas City wasn’t the pretty win many anticipated to start the season. At least in the first half. Despite only leading the Kangaroos by 8 and shooting just 32 percent...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Iowa regents plan to take ‘holistic approach’ to funding universities

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 8, 2018

Following calls for more predictable tuition increases in light of continued state funding cuts and tuition hikes, the state Board of Regents will discuss the multiyear tuition model that has been in the...

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Special election will determine who fills Johnson County Board of Supervisors vacancy

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 8, 2018

A committee voted Thursday 2-1 to hold a special election on Dec. 18 to fill the vacancy left on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors after Kurt Friese's death. County Treasurer Tom Kriz voted against...