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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Coralville ECHL franchise unveils team nickname, logos

Coralville ECHL franchise unveils team nickname, logos

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

On Thursday, the City of Coralville and Xtream Arena officially announced the name of their ECHL franchise. Going forward, the Iowa Corridor’s ECHL team will be known as the Iowa Heartlanders. The...

Former Iowa City police officer Pamela Romero testifies as an image of near where the body of Mollie Tibbetts was found is shown on a monitor during the trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Bahena Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tibbetts.  (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Rivera trial: former Iowa City police officer among witnesses, translates interview, admission from defendant

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 20, 2021

Witness testimonies continue in the trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, accused of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Mollie Tibbetts. State and local law enforcement officials testified...

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 lifts state of emergency

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor May 20, 2021

The state of emergency for state Board of Regents institutions has been lifted, requiring traditional student and staff life to return to normal in fall 2021. Regents President Mike Richards announced...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill banning school mask mandates

Sabine Martin, News Editor May 20, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District will no longer require face coverings under a law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds Thursday morning, despite Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.   The...

Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody coaches from the infield during the 4x400m relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Jan. 18, 2020.

Woody, Britt earn Big Ten Men’s Track and Field honors

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor May 20, 2021

Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody has been named the Big Ten Men's Track and Field Coach of the Year for the outdoor season, per the conference office and a Thursday UI Athletics release....

Cristhian Bahena Rivera listens to Poweshiek County Attorney Bart Klaver give his opening statement at his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Third day of Rivera trial begins with opening statement, witness testimonies

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 19, 2021

The prosecution delivered its opening statements and called six witnesses to take the stand on Wednesday in the trial for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, who is accused of killing University of Iowa student...

Fourth year student Ethan Fobbe receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

UI announces new mask guidelines, face masks not required if fully vaccinated

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor May 19, 2021

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask or socially distance in University of Iowa buildings, or elsewhere on campus, with a few exceptions including on the CAMBUS and in health...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera walks into the Poweshiek County courthouse for day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma. Bahena Rivera confessed to killing Molly Tibbetts last year but his attorneys filed a motion to suppress the confession because he was not properly read his Miranda warning during initial interviews with police.

Jury selected in Rivera trial, testimonies to begin in the case of the death of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 18, 2021

Jury selection for the trial over the death of Mollie Tibbetts is in, ending the two-day selection process and moving the projected 10-day trial toward preliminary statements and witness testimonies. Eight...

The Huge Profit Loss of North American Land-Based Casinos

May 18, 2021

The year 2020 was arguably the worst year for the gambling industry as various casinos across North America have reported major profit losses. These losses were due to the lockdown protocols that have...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

‘It’s not going to be pleasant’: Prosecutor warns potential jurors for trial over the death of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. Check back tomorrow for more updates on the jury selection. The prosecution and the defense of Cristhian Bahena Rivera are in the process of selecting...

From left to right, Iowa seniors DoniRae Mayhew, Ashley Hamilton, Sarah Lehman, Avery Guy, Lauren Shaw, Allison Doocy, and Aralee Bogar stand with their framed jerseys during the senior ceremony after the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Illinois

Casey Stone, Photojournalist May 17, 2021

A graduate raises her cap to celebrate during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Class of 2021 recognized at in-person Celebration of the Graduates

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 16, 2021

With a final Iowa Wave and recognition ceremony, the University of Iowa class of 2021 graduated and became Hawkeye alumni. Thousands of members of the 2021 graduating class, along with their families...