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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

Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Judge denies motion for mistrial in trial over death of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor June 5, 2021

The court presiding over the trial for the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts denied a motion for mistrial filed by the defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera. Bahena Rivera, 24, was...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC requests approval for 6 percent rate increase from state Board of Regents

June 4, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Committee requested the state Board of Regents to approve a hospital rate increase of 6 percent for fiscal 2022 on Thursday. The committee for UIHC said...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga winds up to throw during the women's shot put at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Tausaga earned 2nd with a distance of 16.36m.

Woody, Tausaga earn USTFCCCA honors

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter June 4, 2021

University of Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody and Hawkeye senior thrower Laulauga Tausaga were named Midwest Region Men’s Coach of the Year and Midwest Region Women’s Field Athlete...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Bohannon ‘full-go’ for summer workouts after physical altercation, Iowa coach Fran McCaffery says

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 3, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery said on a Zoom conference Thursday that Hawkeye guard Jordan Bohannon is a “full-go” for summer workouts after being physically assaulted in May. Bohannon...

Iowa's Alex Schaake lines up a shot during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Former Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake earns Forme Tour membership

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter June 2, 2021

Instead of competing at the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship — held from May 28 - June 2 in Scottsdale, Arizona — recent Hawkeye men’s golf graduate Alex Schaake had to sit and wait. Schaake...

A piece of land located near the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue as seen on Sunday, May 2, 2021. The land is being rezoned to make way for housing.

New four-story residential unit coming to Iowa City, pending regents approval

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor June 2, 2021

The state Board of Regents’ property and facilities committee approved for consideration phase one of the Finkbine Development plan, which will develop 6.12 acres of land into a four-story residential...

Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

Hillcrest Residence Hall expected to see new capital improvements pending regents approval

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor June 2, 2021

Students living in Hillcrest Residence Hall over the next few years can expect to see new capital improvements, after the state Board of Regents’ property and facilities committee gave the green...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

State Board of Regents free speech committee discusses syllabus statements, First Amendment training

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 2, 2021

The state Board of Regents free speech committee presented the University of Iowa’s new web page on free speech and expression, the three regent institutions’ provosts provided updates on the free...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI seeks approval from regents for departmental name changes

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 2, 2021

The state Board of Regents recommended approval for two University of Iowa departmental name changes on Wednesday. The UI’s first request was for the Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor...

Sen. Chuck Grassley speaks with reporters outside of Iowa City High School after a Q&A session with students on June 2, 2021.

Senator Chuck Grassley speaks with Iowa City High students

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 2, 2021

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, held a Q&A with government students at Iowa City High School on Wednesday morning.  The stop in Johnson County is part of Grassley’s 99 county tour. Grassley...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

Board of Regents elect Sherry Bates to serve as president pro tem

June 1, 2021

The state Board of Regents elected regent Sherry Bates to serve as the next president pro tem. Bates was unanimously elected by the regents at Tuesday’s in-person meeting at the University of Iowa....

Go Beyond TechCrunch and The Verge with These Up-And-Comers

June 1, 2021

If you’re someone who is constantly up to speed with the latest in technology you’ve most likely heard of TechCrunch and The Verge. While they are very strong standing sites, there is way more to the...