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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

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Jackson trial: State rests case, defense calls friend, former Eagle Scout leader to testify

Jackson trial: State rests case, defense calls friend, former Eagle Scout leader to testify

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor January 20, 2023

Lawyers of former University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson, who faces three counts of first-degree murder for the killings of his parents and sister in June 2021, built their case Friday on his...

Jackson Trial: UI student denies killing family in questioning

Jackson Trial: UI student denies killing family in questioning

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor January 19, 2023

Former University of Iowa business student Alexander Jackson denied he killed his parents and sister to investigators multiple times in a video presented during testimony in the Linn County Courtroom...

Jackson trial: Jackson’s prints found on murder weapon, some prints inconclusive

Jackson trial: Jackson’s prints found on murder weapon, some prints inconclusive

Sabine Martin and Kate Perez January 18, 2023

Alexander Jackson — who is charged with the killings of his family members — sat in the Linn County courtroom on Wednesday while investigators took the stand to recall details of DNA collection...

Sen. Ken Rozenboom leads the Education Committee meeting at the State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 11. The meeting was attended by several Iowans who oppose Gov. Kim Reynolds private school voucher bill.

Gov. Reynolds revived school voucher bill rapidly advancing

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 17, 2023

Republican leadership in the Iowa House and Senate are rapidly advancing the private school voucher legislation to a floor vote after it was introduced by Gov. Kim Reynolds early last week. The...

Police tape is seen in front of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Officers were able to detain the shooter, no one is believed to have been injured.

Arrest made following Ped Mall shooting incident

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 17, 2023

Iowa City Police made an arrest in connection with multiple shots fired in the Pedestrian Mall Saturday afternoon. Dante Jaymes Yance, 29 of Iowa City, has been charged with three aggravated misdemeanors...

Iowa City community members march in the Unity Rally and March in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

Johnson County residents, elected officials march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor January 16, 2023

Over 200 Johnson County residents and elected officials marched on Monday morning from Eastdale Plaza to Mercer Park Gym while singing the gospel song “We shall overcome” in honor of Martin Luther...

Iowa’s Cobe Siebrecht takes down Cal Baptist’s Joseph Mora during a wrestling meet between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Siebrecht defeated Mora in a 157-pound match by fall in four minutes and 59 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers, 42-3.

Iowa men’s wrestler Cobe Siebrecht earns upset victory in win over Northwestern

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter January 14, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling squad defeated No. 11 Northwestern, 27-9, on Friday behind an upset victory from 20th-ranked 157-pounder Cobe Siebrecht.  Siebrecht downed the Wildcats ninth-ranked...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.

Reynolds touts Republican policy during Condition of the State address

Lauren White, Politics Reporter January 10, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds took the podium on Tuesday night in front of a packed Iowa House Chamber at the Iowa Statehouse for her sixth consecutive Condition of the State address. Using the state’s recent...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague looks at a laptop during a Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City City Council appoints Andrew Dunn as councilor

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 10, 2023

The Iowa City City Council appointed Andrew Dunn on Tuesday night to fill the vacancy left by former councilor Janice Weiner, who resigned in November following her victory in the Iowa Senate. Dunn,...

Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, takes the floor during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa legislative leadership share priorities for 2023 session

Lauren White, Politics Reporter January 9, 2023

DES MOINES — Iowa’s legislative leadership announced they would focus on education reform, property tax reform, and population retention rates in the state after gaveling in the first meeting of...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021.

UI student among finalists for vacant city council position

Archie Wagner, News Reporter January 8, 2023

The Iowa City City Council named seven finalists to fill a vacant council position following Janice Weiner’s resignation on Nov. 9 to represent Iowa Senate District 45.  The council is expected...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a 3-pointer to take the Hawkeyes and the Badgers into overtime during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. McCaffery led the Hawkeyes in points with 24. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Teammates, coaches support Iowa men’s basketball player Patrick McCaffery as he battles anxiety issues

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2023

Less than 24 hours after Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery announced he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence to focus on his mental health on Tuesday evening, Patrick’s...