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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

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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.

Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts delayed to January

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 10, 2020

A judge has postponed the trial date for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, to January 25, 2021. The trial will now take place at the...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

UI outlines further budget cuts, president’s salary proposed to be cut in half

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 10, 2020

The University of Iowa identified additional budget cuts on Friday afternoon, including a 50-percent reduction in President Bruce Harreld's base salary, pending approval by the state Board of Regents...

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Iowa's Broderick Binns takes down Penn State's Justin Brown during their game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 in Kinnick Stadium.

Broderick Binns named Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for UI Athletics

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 10, 2020

Broderick Binns, a former Iowa football player who has been on the Hawkeye staff the past six seasons, has been named Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for UI Athletics, Athletics...

An Instagram post made by the Iowa Freedom Riders is seen on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. The Iowa Freedom Riders are using social media to gather testimonials from BIPOC to share with the Iowa City Council.

Iowa Freedom Riders seek to share personal stories of racial injustice with Iowa City City Council

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 9, 2020

The Iowa Freedom Riders (IFR) announced at a protest on Independence Day that they wanted Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the community to share their stories of racial injustice...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Big Ten announces conference-only schedules for fall sports

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 9, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday that if it is able to participate in fall sports based on medical advice, it will move to conference-only schedules in those sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

Candidate for the role of Vice President of Student Life Sarah Hansen speaks during a forum at the IMU on Feb. 4, 2020. Hansen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Arts in Sociology.

Students expected to sign agreement to comply with COVID-19 guidelines in fall semester

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 8, 2020

Students will be required to sign an agreement that ensures compliance with social distancing and COVID-19 guidelines upon their entry or return to the University of Iowa campus in the fall. UI...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Supervisors to form committee to change namesake of Johnson County

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 8, 2020

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will create a committee to find a new namesake for Johnson County, which is currently named after Vice President and slaveholder Richard Mentor Johnson. As...

Over 100 flags are on display on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

UI international students may need to leave U.S. after Thanksgiving per new ICE order

Josie Fischels and Caleb McCullough July 7, 2020

International students studying at the University of Iowa may need to leave the United States by Thanksgiving break or earlier after the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s Monday announcement...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds considering new mitigation policies as COVID-19 cases rise

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 7, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will consider implementing new mitigation strategies to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the seven-day average of new cases continues to climb in Iowa. Reynolds said...

Shoppers sort through used kitchenware, clothing, and furniture during Rummage in the Ramp in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Rummage in the Ramp is put on annually by the city in order to reduce the mass of belongings abandoned on curbs and to raise money for a variety of nonprofit organizations. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Rummage in the Ramp aims to reduce landfill waste virtually

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 6, 2020

Iowa City’s Rummage in the Ramp in-person event was canceled this summer, along with most other annual traditions in the city, due to concern about community spread of the coronavirus. The city-sponsored...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa Athletics Department reports four additional positive COVID-19 tests

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 6, 2020

The Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday that it conducted five COVID-19 tests for the week of June 29-July 5 and received four positive tests and one negative test. As part of the return to...

A portrait of Maggy Hovden, a UI orientation leader.

Virtual orientation poses obstacles for freshmen learning about campus

Molly Allen, News Reporter July 5, 2020

Each year, incoming University of Iowa students attend their orientation to learn about campus, class registration, and other activities. Because of COVID-19 and social-distancing restrictions this...