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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walks off the field after throwing an interception during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

No passing game, no victory for Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two weeks ago, quarterback Nate Stanley threw 6 touchdown passes in Iowa’s 42-16 win over Indiana on the road. Before No. 18  Iowa’s final two possessions of the game against...

Iowa wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) trips as the ball sails over his head and out of bounds during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

McSorley and Company hand Iowa loss No. 2 of 2018

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With time winding down in the fourth quarter, Iowa faced a first-and-goal at the Penn State 3-yard line. Quarterback Nate Stanley dropped back to pass, looking in the direction...

Tight end Noah Fant catches a pass in pregame warmups before the Iowa-Penn State football game on Oct. 27.

Penn State takes down Iowa, 30-24

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 18 Iowa led No. 17 Penn State, 12-0, with 5:22 left in the first quarter. From there, the Nittany Lions outscored the Hawkeyes, 30-12, handing Iowa its second loss of the...

Tight end Noah Fant catches a pass in pregame warmups before the Iowa-Penn State football game on Oct. 27.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Penn State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

Well, that was one weird first half. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - So, to recap, Penn State's first punt of the game (on its opening drive) was blocked by Hawkeye Dominique Dafney, and it resulted in a safety. Then,...

Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese has died

Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese has died

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor October 26, 2018

In a report released Oct. 26, the Johnson County Police Department has reported the death of Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese. Friese was 54 years old. According to the report, emergency personnel...

Hawkeye defensive end Parker Hesse's relationship step from football gridiron

Hawkeye defensive end Parker Hesse’s relationship step from football gridiron

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2018

Standing in a classroom on a Monday in May after finals week, Parker Hesse was instructed to introduce himself using five photos. One of those photos, of course, was of Iowa football. He began the summary...

In this composite photo, businesses line Clinton St. in Iowa City on a summer evening. Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Iowa City releases list of bars with most under-21 drinking violations

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The Iowa City police recently released the bar-check report with the top-10 list of bars in Iowa City that have been the scene of the most under-21 drinking citations in the past 12 months.  The top...

Kid Captain Noah Hodgins stands in front of his banner during Iowa Football Kids Day at Kinnick on Aug. 11.

9-year-old Kid Captain fights respiratory disorder

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 25, 2018

While most kids ask their parents to make their favorite foods, 9-year-old Noah Hodgins loves to satisfy his taste buds with his own creations. The Cedar Rapids native aspires to become a chef.  Noah...

Protesters during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday Oct 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

UI LGBTQ groups rally against Trump’s narrowing of gender

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter October 25, 2018

University of Iowa LGBTQ groups say they are frustrated with the Trump administration’s moves narrowing the legal definition of gender. Over the weekend, a leaked memo reported by the New York Times...

DoVeanna Fulton addresses audience members during the CLAS forum in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday Oct. 25, 2018. Fulton is the fourth finalist for the position. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Forum held with final College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidate

Chris Borro, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The final candidate for the position of the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences dean was introduced to faculty, staff, and students on Thursday. DoVeanna Fulton, the dean of the...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., addresses a rally at Old Brick in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

2020 Watch: Who are the national politicians visiting Iowa?

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter October 24, 2018

Iowa holds the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, and with November midterm elections approaching, national politicians from across the U.S. have been making stops in Iowa to rally support for...

Engineer Greg Wagner drives the autonomous new Lincoln MKZ on I-80 on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The researchers are creating new softwares to enhance autonomous features in Tesla and Lincoln MKZ.

A tale of two autonomous vehicles

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 24, 2018

On Wednesday afternoon, I rode in two automated vehicles at the National Advanced Driving Simulator in Coralville (and lived to tell the story.) There might as well have been smoke pouring out of the...