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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Freshmen form an I during Kickoff at Kinnick in Kinnick Stadium located in Iowa City on Aug. 17, 2018. During this On Iowa event, students were able to rush the field, listen to music, learn the fight song, and watch fireworks.

On Iowa 2018 embraces new Hawkeyes

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter August 19, 2018
On Iowa programming welcomes new University of Iowa students with more than 100 events and festivities.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018. Sessions spoke to a group of judges supporting President Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh.

U.S. Attorney General Sessions continues criticizing lower courts’ stalling of Trump policies

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 17, 2018
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions railed against “limitless injunctions” Friday at an Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018. Sessions spoke to a group of judges supporting President Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh.

In Des Moines judicial conference, transparency in battle to confirm Brett Kavanaugh comes to forefront

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter August 17, 2018

DES MOINES — Judge Brett Kavanaugh may become the next Supreme Court justice in the near future, said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a Aug. 17 address to attendees of the 8th Circuit Judicial...

Vice President Mike Pence listens to a briefing by acting Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost at the El Centro Border Patrol station in San Diego on April 30, 2018. (Alejandro Tamayo/Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

VP Pence in Des Moines: Trump administration ‘just getting started’ on strengthening U.S. economy

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor August 15, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence makes another stop in Iowa to promote GOP tax policy and its benefits to American workers.
Iowa City Police

Iowa City police look to identify subjects in downtown-assault investigation

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief August 15, 2018

Iowa City police seek to identify three male subjects in connection with an assault that was reported on July 29. Police Public Information Officer Derek Frank said the department is investigating the...

Missing posters for UI student Mollie Tibbetts are seen in Iowa City on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Tibbetts went missing between July 18 and 19, in Brooklyn, Iowa.

New website established in Mollie Tibbetts case

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief August 13, 2018

A new website has been established in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of Mollie Tibbetts. The public can head to findingmollie.iowa.gov to submit anonymous tips or to sign up...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Primary to be held ahead of special election to fill vacant Iowa City City Council seat

August 10, 2018

Iowa City voters will mark their ballots on two occasions to elect a new city councilor now that at least three candidates have filed to fill a vacant City Council at-large seat. Having more than two...

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IC City Council special election set for Oct. 2

Emily Wangen, Politics/News Reporter August 8, 2018

Iowa City will hold a special election on Oct. 2 following the resignation of at-large City Councilor Kingsley Botchway. The City Council decided in a unanimous vote on Aug. 3 during a special formal...

Missing posters for UI student Mollie Tibbetts are seen in Iowa City on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Tibbetts went missing between July 18 and 19, in Brooklyn, Iowa.

Hope is alive as the search for Mollie Tibbetts continues

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] August 1, 2018
It’s been two weeks since UI student Mollie Tibbetts went missing. State and federal authorities are still searching, and the Tibbetts family is still hoping.