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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

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds condemns immigration system after Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 21, 2018
Amid reports of Mollie Tibbets’ body found in rural Poweshiek County, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds offered prayers and condolences to the Tibbetts’ family and called for justice in a press release Tuesday.
Missing posters for UI student Mollie Tibbetts are seen in Iowa City on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Tibbetts went missing between July 18 and 19, in Brooklyn, Iowa.

Missing UI student Mollie Tibbetts found dead, reports say

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief August 21, 2018

Mollie Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student who has been missing for more than a month, has been found dead, Fox News and CBS News are reporting. Tibbetts vanished between the night of July 18 and...

Quarterback Nate Stanley poses for a portrait during Iowa Football media day on Aug. 10.

Nate Stanley gives Iowa football a voice for its offense

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2018

With one year under his belt as the starting quarterback, Nate Stanley has grown into his role as a vital leader of the Hawkeye offense. Stanley’s progression from fighting for a backup position to...

City Council special election candidates shared their vision for Iowa City at the Mill.

5 candidates for single at-large Iowa City City Council seat discuss views in public forum

Paul Elwell, News Reporter August 20, 2018

Iowa City City Council special-election candidates had the chance to tell constituents about their backgrounds and values at a forum Monday night at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. The special-election,...

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Recent data shows high-risk drinking more common in UI community

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter August 20, 2018

Although University of Iowa officials have made strides in recent years in addressing high-risk drinking and substance use on campus, a report recently released from the 2018 National College Health Association’s...

Then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eight Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

Senators lose summer break, sort of

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter August 20, 2018

Parting from tradition, Iowa senators are back at work in Washington following the cancellation of the August recess. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said on Aug. 17 that the Senate is working to pass 12...

Sophomore Carly Witherell works on her computer in her apartment located in Iowa City on Aug. 19, 2018. As a sophomore Witherell said while she misses the convenience of the dorms, she enjoys the independence of her own apartment.

UI considers on-campus living requirement for sophomores

Michael Hoffman, News Reporter August 20, 2018

University of Iowa freshmen and sophomores may discover they will be required to live on campus in the future. The proposal is included in the Strategic Housing Master Plan, a study commissioned by the...

Presidential nominee Donald Trump gives a speech inside Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Shaw: Trump’s childlike tantrums on Twitter scream obstruction of justice

Nichole Shaw, Opinion Columnist August 20, 2018

In recent months, the Trump-Mueller investigation seems to be a consistent headline in the media. Tension between President Trump and Special Counsel Robert Mueller is apparent as the investigation of...

U.S. President Donald Trump waves from Air Force One on Thursday, March 29, 2018 upon arrival in West Palm Beach Airport, Florida. (Johnny Louis/Sipa USA/TNS)

Trump approves presidential disaster proclamation for Iowa’s severe weather

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter August 20, 2018

Following severe weather and flooding throughout June and into the early days of July, President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Iowa. The declaration will make federal...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

New CEO announced for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter August 20, 2018

Suresh Gunasekaran has just been named the new CEO of the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, beginning Nov. 15 pending approval from the state Board of Regents. UIHC announced the decision...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz answers questions at a press conference in Carver-Hawkeye Arena during Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 10, 2018. Iowa will open the 2018 football season at home against Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 1.

Kirk Ferentz ranked as third-most overrated NCAA coach

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 20, 2018

With Iowa football kicking off in 12 days, the anticipation for the upcoming season runs at an all-time high. Kirk Ferentz is one win away from reaching victory No. 144 - the most in Hawkeye football...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hawkeye football learning from New England Patriots

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 19, 2018

Newsflash: The New England Patriots are a very good football team from top to bottom. The Iowa coaching staff knows this, and that’s why some of the Hawkeye coaches traveled to the Patriots’ facility...