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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

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley looks on before the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Sept. 4, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Grassley announces public hearing in light of sexual-assault allegations against Kavanaugh

September 17, 2018

U.S Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a Monday statement he will hear out sexual-assault claims against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in a public hearing next week. Kavanaugh and his...

'Stay off the arches,' Iowa City says of Park Road Bridge

‘Stay off the arches,’ Iowa City says of Park Road Bridge

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 17, 2018

Iowa City released a press release Monday afternoon to try and curb potentially illegal activity on the new Park Road Bridge. “In the days since the opening of the new Park Road Bridge to pedestrians...

Iowa Supreme Court hears Dakota Access Pipeline case

Iowa Supreme Court hears Dakota Access Pipeline case

Julia Shanahan and Sarah Watson September 16, 2018

The Iowa Supreme Court recently heard arguments from representatives of Iowa landowners in a case regarding the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, which runs underneath 343 miles of Iowa. Lawyers...

Herky the Hawk celebrates with the Iowa cheerleaders during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Herky the Hawk celebrates his 70th birthday

Josie Fischels, News Reporter September 16, 2018

The third floor of the University of Iowa Main Library was filled with black and gold balloons on Sept. 14 thanks to an exhibit set up by the UI Libraries Special Collections and University Archives to...

After Miss America, Miss Iowa looks forward to a year of service to the state

After Miss America, Miss Iowa looks forward to a year of service to the state

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter September 16, 2018

A UI student competed in the 2018 Miss America pageant as Miss Iowa, and though she didn’t win the title, she left with what she described as the experience of a lifetime. Just last semester, Mikhayla...

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) squares up for contact during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Report card: How did Iowa football look against Northern Iowa?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 16, 2018

Offense - B+ Iowa looked cohesive offensively for the first time this season. Nate Stanley finally found Nick Easley (10 times, for that matter), and he got Noah Fant going early on in the win. On the...

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) runs with the ball during the Iowa/UNI football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 38-14.

Hensley: Don’t disregard the UNI game, passing attack looked sharp

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 16, 2018

There are two narratives when it comes to playing Northern Iowa. Scenario One: the Panthers beat the Hawkeyes — “Northern Iowa is much better than people give it credit for.” Scenario Two: The...

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) is taken to the turf as the ball bounces away during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Iowa football hurt by penalties against Northern Iowa

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2018

With the sun rising over the horizon on Iowa’s home-stretch finale against No. 18 Wisconsin, the Hawkeyes still have a lot of work to do before they takes the field on Saturday evening. The confidence...

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...