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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Jon Darsee appointed as chief innovation officer after UI restructures Office of VP for Research

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 8, 2018

The University of Iowa has appointed a chief innovation officer who will lead Innovation and Economic Development, focusing on researching commercialization and economic development activities, following...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UISG voices opposition towards proposed study abroad fee

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 7, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government has opposed a proposed fee that would be implemented by UI Study Abroad. The fee would mean an extra $15 per semester for each student, regardless whether the...

Democratic candidate for Iowa’s first congressional district Abby Finkenauer is greeted by supporters during a watch party at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque, Iowa on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Finkenauer defeated incumbent Republican Rod Blum and, along with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14, becomes one of the first women under 30 elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who won Iowa on Tuesday? Women.

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter November 7, 2018

Before Nov. 4, 2014, Iowa had never sent a woman to Congress nor elected a woman to the governor’s office. Now, in a historic election night for Iowa women, two of the four U.S. representatives and...

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg wave at the crowd at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell in the race for Iowa governor.

Midterm elections solidify Iowa as purple state

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter November 7, 2018

Iowa re-established itself as a purple state Tuesday night after electing a Republican governor and flipping two congressional districts from red to blue. Because of key wins in populous areas Tuesday,...

Haus of Eden performer Mx. Divine poses for a portrait at Studio 13 on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

A Gaythering: Safety and comfort in identity

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter November 7, 2018

Trying to dodge puddles, patrons flock down the alley near Linn Street, attracted by the bass and screaming adulation from a drag-lauding crowd. The closer they come, the greater their excitement grows....

Attorney General Jeff Sessions looks on during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House Oct. 17, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Des Moines attorney will take Jeff Sessions’ position as Attorney General

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 7, 2018

After Jeff Sessions was asked to resign from the position of U.S. Attorney General on Nov. 7, University of Iowa graduate Matthew Whitaker will take on the role. The Ankeny native assumed office as...

Students are seen voting at the Main Library on Nov. 6, 2018.

Voter turnout increases across Iowa

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter November 7, 2018

Voters turned out more than the 2014 elections. As of press time, 59.8 percent of Iowa’s electorate had voted Tuesday; 1,296,520 of voters cast a ballot, according to the Iowa Secretary of State’s...

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell on Tuesday.

Kim Reynolds wins, becoming Iowa’s first elected female governor

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 6, 2018

DES MOINES — Former lieutenant governor and current acting governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, became the first woman to be elected to Iowa’s highest political office Tuesday night. There are...

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)

Steve King maintains seat in Congress for Iowa’s 4th district

Josie Fishels, News Reporter November 6, 2018

Republican Steve King prevailed over well-funded Democrat J.D. Scholten Tuesday night. King, despite facing last-minute sponsorship withdrawals and condemnations from the national Republican Party, won...

Kevin Kinney stands in a field on Sept. 14, 2018 in Iowa City outside of Midtown Family Restaurant.

Sen. Kevin Kinney re-elected to seat in District 39

Kelsey Harrell & Mastura Ibnat, [email protected] November 6, 2018

Sen. Kevin Kinney’s re-election keeps the Iowa Senate District 39 seat blue. The Democrat was re-elected on Tuesday over Republican candidate Heather Hora by a margin of  15,738 to 13,098. Hora is...

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...