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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

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley arrives at the committee's hearing where Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford will testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27, 2018. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Kavanaugh Hearing: Sen. Grassley responds to calls for FBI investigation into Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegations

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter September 27, 2018

Just before the Senate Judiciary Committee and Christine Blasey Ford left on break during her and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s hearing in front of the committee Thursday, Sen. Chuck Grassley,...

Dr. Christopher Peters stands for a portrait in the Daily Iowan newsroom on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Christopher Peters highlights reducing regulation in second bid for Congress

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 26, 2018

Republican congressional candidate and Coralville resident Christopher Peters seeks to reduce federal regulation of health care and open more pathways for immigrants to come to America legally. Peters...

Then-City Council candidate Bruce Teague discusses issues in the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

City Council candidate Bruce Teague focuses on transportation, affordable housing

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 26, 2018

Bruce Teague, 42, is running for City Council because he wants to do something more for the people of Iowa City. “I’ve been in Iowa City for 25 years, and this would just be one more way of serving...

Mahmoud Ali poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Ali has found success in online day trading.

UI freshman makes thousands in stock market trade out of his dorm room

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 26, 2018

Mahmoud Ali’s dorm room in Slater has a television screen about 60-inches wide, dedicated to display a “heat map” full of quickly shifting boxes that keeps him updated on how the stock market is...

Dancers participate in power hour during Dance Marathon at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Dance Marathon wants to increase its impact by connecting with other campus organizations

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter September 26, 2018

After the launch of “Shape Your Impact,” Dance Marathon 25 hopes to use Student Organization Spotlights to acknowledge the efforts of their peers and collaborate in many different ways. “In the...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye football coordinators talk progress

Jordan Zuniga, Football Reporter September 26, 2018

With Iowa football enjoying its bye week, the players get a break from the media. Instead, the coordinators get a chance to open up on their thoughts four games into the season. Brian Ferentz and the...

From left: Dr. Peg Nopoulos and Dr. Amanda Benavides pose for a portrait in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. The duo conducted research for the Psychiatry Iowa Neuroimaging consortium on the differences between the brain activity of premature male and female babies.

UI study finds premature boys and girls have different brain development

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 26, 2018

A recent study found that premature boys’ and girls’ brains develop differently, leaving boys’ brains susceptible to more frequent and severe disorders. A study done by researchers at the UI Carver...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI, Modern Piping in court over Hancher and Stead Family Children’s Hospital projects

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 25, 2018

As the appeal of a Johnson County judge’s ruling on Modern Piping’s lawsuit against the University of Iowa over the terms of construction projects heads to the state’s highest court, the UI and Modern...

Rep. Dave Loebsack looks to address rural broadband access, veterans’ mental health care

Rep. Dave Loebsack looks to address rural broadband access, veterans’ mental health care

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 25, 2018

After serving 12 years in office, Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, is running for his seventh term with hopes of expanding rural broadband access and veterans’ mental-health care if re-elected. The 2018...

The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

UI officials working to mitigate annual uptick in sexual misconduct

Becca Turnis, News Reporter September 25, 2018

The number of sexual-misconduct reports generally increase at the start of academic years, so the University of Iowa campus has numerous resources for people to reach out to for help. Complaints of sexual...

Without media attention, Libertarians might lose status as official political party

Without media attention, Libertarians might lose status as official political party

Isabella Senno, Politics Reporter September 25, 2018

As three debates between Iowa’s gubernatorial candidates fell into place this month, members of the Libertarian Party fear their candidate’s absence could derail a quest to renew their recently acquired...

Iowa’s Sam Stoll wrestles with the University of Buffalo’s Jake Gunning in the 285-lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Stoll defeated Gunning by a score of 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling’s Sam Stoll suspended for season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands served as a guest speaker at the Grid Club in Davenport, and he brought some news with him. The Hawkeye head man said heavyweight Sam Stoll is healthy after suffering...