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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

The Daily Iowan

Associate Professor of Instruction for the Rhetoric Department Megan Knight reads a statement during a protest for sick leave time at the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Faculty Forward would like to establish a sick leave bank for non-tenure track faculty. The University of Iowa’s Catastrophic Leave policy covers two percent of faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, most of the uncovered faculty are non-tenure track.

Regents approve catastrophic-leave policy amid debate from Faculty Senate, Faculty Forward

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents approved changes to its policy manual on Thursday to expand the eligibility requirements for receiving catastrophic-leave donations to include faculty and staff...

Interrogation expert Brian Leslie testifies during day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma.

Man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts did not testify on second day of evidence-suppression hearing

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor November 14, 2019

MONTEZUMA, Iowa — Family members of the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, as well as expert witnesses called by the defense, testified Thursday in the second day of an...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Board of Regents give UI go-ahead for new Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents approved a University of Iowa request for a Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Thursday, which will be sponsored by the Department of Psychiatry and...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Iowa regents approve policy barring members from sports wagering

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 14, 2019

The state Board of Regents approved a new policy prohibiting board members and office staff from participating in sports wagering on events involving the state universities during its Thursday meeting. The...

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents approve UI request to make $2.2 million property purchase

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — At their meeting at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, the state Board of Regents approved a University of Iowa request to purchase a swath of undeveloped property in North Liberty. The...

Iowa House candidate Christina Bohannon speaks during the kickoff event for her Iowa House bid at Big Grove on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Bohannon advocates for combating climate change, voices for education, and addressing gun violence.

UI law Professor Christina Bohannan fundraises for Iowa House District 85 bid

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 13, 2019

Speaking to about 50 people at Big Grove Brewery Wednesday, UI Law Professor Christina Bohannan kicked off her campaign for the Iowa House to Dolly Parton’s song “Nine to Five.” Bohannan is running...

The new Film Scene location located in the Chauncey building is seen on September 10, 2019.

New FilmScene location still short on fundraising goal

Lauren White, News Reporter November 13, 2019

As their fundraising deadline fast approaches, FilmScene is seeking monetary donations to fund their efforts to build and maintain the greatest small city for the arts. The call to raise more money comes...

Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Rev. Blaedel faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

Former Wesley Center director taking ‘indefinite’ leave of absence from United Methodist Church

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor November 13, 2019

Rev. Anna Blaedel is taking an indefinite voluntary leave of absence from the United Methodist Church, per the requirements of a “just resolution” released by the United Methodist Church’s Iowa Conference...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI auditors find Human Subjects Office application review process lacks efficiency

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 13, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — The Office of Internal Audit at the University of Iowa reported to the state Board of Regents at their meeting in Cedar Falls on Wednesday that the Institution’s Human Subjects Office,...

Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

Regents to consider approval of around $8 million increase to Hillcrest renovations

The University of Iowa is pending approval from the state Board of Regents for additional funding to its Hillcrest Residence Hall renovation project, a proposal that would nearly double the initial budget. The...

A European Larch tree is seen fallen on the Pentacrest on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.

Pentacrest to receive new tree on Thursday

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 12, 2019

The University of Iowa will plant a new tree on the Pentacrest on Thursday at 10 a.m. to replace a half-century-old tree lost to a thunderstorm in early September. At the UI Student Government meeting...

University of Iowa Student Government Senators listen to a presentation during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

UISG amends student-athlete liaison to become representative position

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter November 12, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government unanimously voted to install a permanent student-athlete liaison position last academic year. On the 100th anniversary of UISG on Tuesday, the student organization...