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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

The Daily Iowan

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...

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...