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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

The Daily Iowan

Dancers dance to Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Dance Marathon adds new leadership positions, accessibility changes

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter January 27, 2019

For a quarter-century, the University of Iowa Dance Marathon has raised money for children in need and brought students and other community members together through the power of dance. Even after 25 years,...

Iowa's Austin DeSantos wrestles Rutgers' Nick Suriano at 133 during the Iowa/Rutgers wrestling meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 18, 2019.

Iowa wrestling wins without Lee, Young on Sunday

Anna Kayser, Sports Reporter January 27, 2019

Iowa wrestling’s meet at Northwestern was hyped up all week, with the headlining event coming at 125: No. 2 Spencer Lee versus No. 1 Sebastian Rivera. That excitement came crashing down when – despite...

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Children’s Hospital receives donation of $6,000 worth of Legos

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 25, 2019

When former head basketball coach Mark Lofgren’s 2-year-old son was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma in 2016, he and his family were met with overwhelming support from their hometown of Riverdale, Illinois....

Iowa men’s basketball’s upset bid falls out of reach against Michigan State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 24, 2019

The upset was there. No. 19 Iowa led No. 6 Michigan State by 8 points early in the second half, and Carver-Hawkeye was on its feet, as loud as its been all season. Then the Spartans (18-2) threw...

Taxidermy mice, crafted by UI student Janiece Maddox, are seen at her apartment on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Maddox started her taxidermy practice around a year ago. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

The Art of Taxidermy, from a UI student’s apartment to a professional workshop

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter January 23, 2019

A small white mouse gazes up with its beady, black eye, sporting a brightly colored outfit. It grasps a piece of fruit in its tiny paw, almost becoming too human. At first glance, one would never know...

Ron Stallworth poses for a portrait on Wednesday, January 23. Stallworth, whose memoir "Black Klansman" was adapted into a Spike Lee film, discusses his time as a police officer and his infiltration into the Ku Klux Klan.

‘Black Klansman’ Ron Stallworth remembers his time in the KKK

Charles Peckman, News reporter January 23, 2019

“If you play their game, you can defeat them at their own game.” As Ron Stallworth sat behind a microphone in KRUI’s studio Wednesday afternoon, the crisp January sunlight seemed to shine through...

Father Guillermo Trevino addresses the bench vigil attendees Tuesday night at Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.

Iowa City Ped Mall bench controversy heats up as temperatures dip

Kate Pixley & Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 22, 2019

Nearly two dozen people clutching electronic candles stood in a semi-circle in the lobby of the Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday evening as the community protested the city's Pedestrian Mall benches that...

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Momentum for children’s mental health system grows in Iowa

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 22, 2019

A shortage of health-care providers and resources has contributed to a nearly nonexistent children’s mental health system in Iowa, leaving concerned parents and kids without clear avenues for help. One...

ACLU Legal Director Rita Betis speaks to the press following the Heartbeat Bill hearing at the Polk County Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Polk County judge rules Iowa’s fetal-heartbeat law unconstitutional

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 22, 2019

A 5th District Court judge struck down Iowa's 2018 law that would ban most abortions after a heartbeat is detected. Fifth District Court Judge Michael Huppert ruled the law to be unconstitutional on...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during a town hall meeting in Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids on the Coe College campus on Friday, March 17, 2017.

Ernst says she turned down 2016 VP offer, alleges physical abuse

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 22, 2019

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa turned down an offer from then-candidate Donald Trump in 2016 due to family reasons, according to divorce documents. Ernst made the claim in a divorce affidavit filed in...

Joel and Henry Gilbertson-White enjoy pizza at the Day of Service in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, January 21, 2019. The pair spent the morning at Hy-Vee handing out flyers and collecting donations for the crisis center and the food pantry. Joel expressed his appreciation for "a day on rather than a day off" to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Volunteers spend day off assembling literacy kits in honor of MLK

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 22, 2019

The 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week kicked off Monday with the Day of Service at the IMU. Participants assembled packages to help elementary-school children across Johnson...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Iowa basketball runs Illinois out of Carver, wins fifth game in a row

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 20, 2019

Thanks to a 3-point explosion and stellar defense, No. 23 Iowa took down Illinois, 95-71, on Sunday in Carver. The Hawkeyes drained 15 of their 21 3-point attempts, running the Illini out of the gym...