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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 wrestler Vince Turk grapples with Michigan wrestler Sal Profaci at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling’s Stoll, Turk suspended for season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 10, 2018

Iowa heavyweight Sam Stoll and 141-pounder Vince Turk will be suspended for a violation of team policy and rules for the Hawkeyes' season-opener against Kent State on Nov. 9, Iowa head coach Tom Brands...

Photo Illustration by Lily Smith

UISG releases Renter’s Guide

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 9, 2018

The UI Student Government 2018-19 Renters’ Guide was released this week, revealing the results of a survey administered to students about their off-campus housing experience in an effort to aid students’...

Iowa cornerback Julius Brents (20) defends a pass intended for Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autumn-Bell (3) during Iowa’s game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Brents and fellow freshman defensive back Riley Moss both started for the first time against Minnesota and combined for three interceptions as the Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 48-31.

Hawkeye injuries create uncertainty for Indiana matchup

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2018

Iowa’s win against Minnesota was a give and take between the offense and defense, each helping to boost the other. Heading into Indiana on Oct. 13, the notables from Iowa come from its defense and the...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to an 18-year-low, second lowest in the country

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 9, 2018

Iowa’s unemployment rate has dropped to the lowest percentage since 2000. Iowa Workforce Development reported that the state’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent from a study conducted in August....

Efforts to attract the youth vote continue as Election Day approaches

Efforts to attract the youth vote continue as Election Day approaches

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 9, 2018

In an effort to draw a historic turnout of young voters to the polls in the 2018 midterm elections, groups around the state are surging to college campuses in Iowa to register and engage students. Iowa’s...

A sign on an apartment building in Washington, Iowa undergoing decontamination methamphetamine contamination on Nov. 19, 2017.

Methamphetamine use continues to plague Iowa

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 9, 2018

Despite legislation passed to decrease pseudoephedrine purchases in Iowa, methamphetamine consumption is still a statewide issue. In 2004, busts of methamphetamine labs were at the highest in Iowa history....

President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS)

Iowa Trump rally highlights ethanol expansions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter October 9, 2018

President Trump urged voters to vote Republican during a visit to Council Bluffs, Iowa, hours after announcing an expansion of ethanol sales into the summer months. In a change from previous policy,...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Iowa football turns to running backs in the passing game

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 8, 2018

In Iowa’s 48-31 victory over Minnesota on Oct. 6 in Minneapolis, quarterback Nate Stanley completed two passes to running back Ivory Kelly-Martin. He totaled 40 yards on his 2 catches, and more importantly,...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffrey poses for a portrait during Iowa men's basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. The team's first game will be against Guilford College on Nov. 4.

Point guard Connor McCaffery ready for a fresh start

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 8, 2018

Connor McCaffery missed Iowa’s first two games of 2017 with an ankle sprain. Then he missed eight-straight games because of mononucleosis and sat out the final 19 contests after he underwent a tonsillectomy...

From left: UI President Bruce Harreld and Psychological and Brain Sciences Chair Mark Blumberg speak outside the construction on the new Psychology and Brain Sciences Building on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. The facility is expected to open in January 2020.

Community gathers for groundbreaking on new psychology building

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 8, 2018

Community members gathered on Monday afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Psychological and Brain Sciences Building, a 66,470-square-foot undertaking that will transform the facility’s...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Student organizations coordinate new anti-sexual assault project on campus

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 8, 2018

After a tweet from the Ohio University Interfraternity Council about banners against sexual assault went viral, UISG and Fraternity/Sorority Life have decided to spark the conversation about sexual assault...

Community members stand in silence during a vigil on the pentacrest on October 8th 2018. The vigil was held in honor of all Missing Murdered Indigenous Women. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Vigil sheds light on the mistreatment of indigenous women in the U.S.

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 8, 2018

The Rita J. Papakee Foundation held a prayer and candlelight vigil on Monday on the Pentacrest in honor of murdered and missing Indigenous women. University of Iowa senior Dawson Davenport, the founder...