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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football program awarded Disney Sports Spirit Award

November 20, 2017

The Iowa football program has been selected by Walt Disney World to receive the 2017 Disney Sports Spirit Award for starting the “Kinnick Wave.” It is the first time the Hawkeye program has been...

Iowa City Police Chief Jody Matherly speaks during a press conference in City Hall on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Attorney’s Office announced that Curtis Cortez Jones will be charged with first degree murder in the murder of Jonathan Wieseler. Jones is currently in the Johnson County Jail awaiting trial for the Ricky Lillie homicide. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Curtis Jones named as suspect in second homicide

November 20, 2017

Iowa City law-enforcement authorities have named Curtis Jones, 41, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, as a suspect in the slaying of bail bondsman Jonathan Wieseler. In a press conference Nov. 20, Iowa City police...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell reacts during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Senior Day loss leaves sour taste in Iowa’s mouth

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 18, 2017

For the second week in a row, Iowa performed poorly, losing this time in Kinnick on Nov. 18 to Purdue, 24-15. The loss comes a week after “racking up” a total of 66 yards on offense in a 38-14...

Curtis Jones sits before a case-management conference for Curtis Jones in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Jones is being charged with first-degree murder in connection with the slaying of cab driver Ricky Lillie and first-degree robbery. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Curtis Jones’ new public defenders withdraw pending motions

Sarah Watson, [email protected] November 17, 2017

New lawyers for Curtis Jones, who has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in the death of Iowa City cab driver Ricky Ray Lillie, appeared in court for the first time alongside...

UI Marching Band Director Kevin Kastens directs the Hawkeye Marching Band during the second-to-last band practice of the season at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Thursday, Nov. 16. Kastens is retiring this year after 20 years in multiple directorial positions at the University. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye Marching Band Director retires after 20 years

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] November 17, 2017

With the final wave of his baton on Saturday, a Marching Band icon will end a storied career. Kevin Kastens will retire as the director of the Hawkeye Marching Band and the associate director of bands....

Ruck March volunteers Private Chris Phoumy (left), Ret. Major Kent Christen (center), and Private Courtney Packard (right) pose for a group portrait shortly before starting their 22-mile march on Wednesday. The event’s goal is to march the Iowa/Nebraska game ball from stadium to stadium to raise awareness of the veteran/suicide issue. According to the VA estimates, there are 22 suicides a day among current and former service members. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Veterans kick off ruck march for suicide awareness at Kinnick

November 16, 2017

The University of Iowa Veterans Association and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Veteran Organization are participating in their annual ruck march from Iowa City to Lincoln, Nebraska. By Brooklyn...

UISG Senators Sanjeev Thangarajah and Akash Bhalerao proposing new legislation at the University Capital Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. UISG passed legislation about a new constituency position to increase international inclusion. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UISG legislation to add international student representative

Sarah Watson, [email protected] November 15, 2017

International students will soon have increased representation in campus politics starting next semester. Legislation passed at the University of Iowa Student Government Tuesday meeting will give the...

Members of the Hawkeye Marching Band perform during the Band Extravaganza at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. The 260 member group performed favorites from an array of songs. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI bands bedazzle at Extravaganza, acting as star of the football stadium

November 14, 2017

Musicians from several sectors of the School of Music present their work in the annual Band Extravaganza. By Sarah Stortz [email protected] Smooth jazz resonated throughout the Carver-Hawkeye...

Jacob Warner poses for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.   Hawkeye Wresling begins Iowa City duels on Friday, Nov. 17 against Iowa Central Community College. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

‘Unknowns’ take to the mats in Decorah

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] November 13, 2017

On Nov. 11, Iowa wrestling took a previously unscheduled trip to Decorah, Iowa, to participate in the Luther Open. No surprises there; Iowa dominated. The most important thing about the Hawkeyes’...

The corner of Linn and College streets is seen on Nov. 11 shortly after a Hawk Alert reported shots fired in the area. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawk Alert: shots fired near Linn and College streets

November 11, 2017

The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert at 5:25 p.m. on Saturday warning of shots fired near the corner of Linn and College streets. The alert said shots were fired from a black Toyota Camry with...

UI honors ‘unsung heroes’ with Veterans Day ceremony

UI honors ‘unsung heroes’ with Veterans Day ceremony

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] November 10, 2017

The U.S. and Iowa flags were raised on the Old Capitol to the sound of a bugle, and the Air Force ROTC rendered honors to the flags to recognize those who have served the country. The University...

Editor’s note: This card, with comments promoting white supremacy, was found on Nov. 9 in the Main Library. A website listed at the bottom has been blurred from the photo to avoid promoting the beliefs.

Neo-Nazi card found in library

November 10, 2017

On Wednesday afternoon, a card promoting white supremacy was found in the Main Library — it was shared numerous times on social media on Thursday. The card was found by a Daily Iowan staffer and library...