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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 Quinn Stumpf attends Kids' Day at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 11, 2018.

Kid Captain for UNI game considered Iowa football’s ‘good-luck charm’

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 13, 2018

In her six years of life, Quinn Stumpf has beat the odds to live and taught others a great deal. Quinn, 6, from Riverside, Iowa, is the Kid Captain for Saturday’s Hawkeye football game against the Northern...

Captain Denise Brotherton is interviewed by the media on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Capt. Brotherton is the first female captain of the ICPD.

Iowa City promotes first female police captain

Paul Elwell, News Reporter September 13, 2018

After more than two decades of service to the Iowa City community, Denise Brotherton has been promoted to the rank of police captain. Brotherton was the first female lieutenant in the department’s history,...

Iowa running back Torren Young during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye football not overlooking Northern Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 13, 2018

Arguably Iowa’s biggest game is right on the horizon. In just over one week, Big Ten play starts, meaning Wisconsin comes to Kinnick. That game could easily decide which program will win the Big Ten...

Iowa Tight End Noah Fant runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Noah Fant holds major advantage for Hawkeye football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Too fast for linebackers, too big for defensive backs, Noah Fant is a defensive coordinator’s worst nightmare. For opposing defenses, a lack of sleep comes from trying to stop Fant from running over...

Regent Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a meeting in the Reiman Ballroom of the ISU Alumni Center in Ames on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

Iowa Board of Regents to unveil new multi-year tuition model in November

Katie Ann McCarver and Marissa Payne September 13, 2018

After the state Board of Regents and the three public universities it governs convened in 2017 to examine ways to make tuition increases more predictable despite unstable state support, the regent president...

A protester holds their sign during the Jeffery Nock protest outside of the Pappajohn Business Building on Aug. 30, 2018. Students and faculty turned out to protest Professor Jeffery B. Nock, who is still employed at the university despite issued a criminal trespass warning after allegedly taking photographs of women at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

Jeffrey Nock no longer employed by University of Iowa following sexual-harassment allegations

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 13, 2018

Following allegations of sexual harassment in the spring, Jeffrey Nock, a Tippie College of Business lecturer, is “no longer employed by the University of Iowa,” Jeneane Beck, the UI assistant vice...

Fred Hubbell, the Democratic nominee for governor, speaks to supporters in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

Dueling views on Medicaid shape race for Iowa governor

Emily Wangen and Sarah Watson September 12, 2018

Two candidates for Iowa’s chief executive paint different portraits of the state of privatized Medicaid in their campaigns. In a Democratic field office in Iowa City on Wednesday evening, Iowa Democratic...

The exterior of Bread Garden Market in downtown Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. The Java Houses in University of Iowa will soon all be replaced by Bread Gardens.

UIHC switches Java House to Bread Garden

Kit Fitzgerald, News Reporter September 12, 2018

After an open bidding, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will switch from Java House to Bread Garden in its four locations starting Nov 1. After a 14-year partnership, UIHC officials decided...

Iowa strong safety Amani Hooker dives into the end zone after intercepting a pass on Ohio State's first play from scrimmage during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24.

Iowa football sees strength in the secondary

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 12, 2018

Through the first two weeks of college football, one thing is clear: Iowa’s defense is good. The defensive line essentially stole the show, with A.J. Epenesa, Parker Hesse, Anthony Nelson, and Matt...

Elizabeth Moen to play at Englert in celebration of new album release

Elizabeth Moen to play at Englert in celebration of new album release

Lauren Barber, [email protected] September 12, 2018

Iowa native Elizabeth Moen’s next few months will consist of nothing but music. Having started Sept. 10 and spanning through Dec. 19, Moen will crisscross the country from New York to Portland on a...

Nursing student by day, tattoo artist by night

Nursing student by day, tattoo artist by night

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter September 12, 2018

“By the way, this isn’t Jesus fan art,” Casey Gartlan said while shading a tattoo design of a cross on her sketchpad. The cross is for her boyfriend’s father. After beating cancer, he requested...

The Old Capitol Building before the University of Iowa homecoming parade on Friday, 6 Oct., 2017.

Hip-hop artist Lizzo announced as UI Homecoming show

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor September 12, 2018

SCOPE has officially announced Minnesota hip-hop artist Lizzo as this year’s University of Iowa homecoming show. Lizzo has toured with Haim and Florence + the Machine, and is known for songs “Fitness,”...