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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

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Reports received of sexual assault at east side residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 26, 2020

The University of Iowa received reports of a sexual assault at an east side residence hall on campus on Feb. 22. According to an email from the Department of Public Safety, the assault is indicated...

Iowa City man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Iowa City man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 26, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of bringing marijuana into the Johnson County Jail.  Saivon Lester, 20, was charged Feb. 25 with OWI and possession of contraband in a correctional facility. According...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Iowa bill proposes limited control of rural farms from local government

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 25, 2020

A bill introduced in the Iowa Legislature that would give farmers more control over their land and businesses has generated mixed reactions among Johnson County supervisors, farmers, and residents. The...

UISG passes bill to urge professors to discontinue Packback usage

UISG passes bill to urge professors to discontinue Packback usage

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 25, 2020

The University of Iowa Student Government voted unanimously Tuesday to discourage professors from using online discussion board Packback instead of the UI-supported ICON discussion feature. Packback...

The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate committee report recommends more resources for General Counsel’s Office to mitigate risk

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor February 25, 2020

A University of Iowa Faculty Senate review committee recently reported that the General Counsel’s Office could benefit from a bigger budget and a greater number of staff members to mitigate risk...

Members of the Iowa City West High School Boys swim team pose for a picture in the pool after winning the Iowa High School Boys State Swim Meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Feb. The Trojans finished with 262.5 points, 26.6 points ahead of Ankeny, who finished second.

New team dynamics spur Iowa City West boys’ swimming state title

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 25, 2020

Five years since their last state swimming championship win, the boys on Iowa City West High School’s swim team are taking home the title once again. The team claimed the championship while competing...

Sixth District Judge Chad Kepros asks questions to attorneys during a motion in limine hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at the Johnson County Courthouse. Weltman, the former Iowa Hillel director, is accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy in early 2019 and will stand trial next week.

Former Iowa Hillel director’s trial for sex-abuse charges slated to start next week

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 25, 2020

The former Iowa Hillel director — who pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a minor — appeared in court Tuesday for the last time before a jury trial will decide his case on March 3. In Tuesday’s...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital receives donations from IHOP through partnership with Children’s Miracle Network

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 25, 2020

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital joined with IHOP for the chain restaurant’s annual celebration of National Pancake Day to support the Children’s Miracle Network initiative...

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Iowa House passes a bill to implement in-state admission requirements at University of Iowa Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 25, 2020

The Iowa House of Representatives voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would require the University of Iowa medicine and dentistry schools to allocate at least 75 percent of its admissions to Iowa...

This is them main entrance to Finkbine seen on Monday, February 24, 2020.

UI’s Finkbine golf course under new management

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 24, 2020

Finkbine Golf Course, which is owned by the University of Iowa and services the women's and men's golf teams, is under new management. The move, announced Monday morning, transfers management to...

Children’s Library Intern Lauren Claeys prepares snacks in the Iowa City Main Library on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The library began serving snacks to children everyday from 4:00 to 5:00 since Feburary 1st. “Before they would ask and we could only give them a few crackers or raisins,” Claeys said. “Now we can give them much healthier options.”

Iowa City Public Library receives donation to create snack program for children to combat food insecurity

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 24, 2020

The Iowa City Public Library implemented a free and daily snack program this year for children that visit the library with a donation from a local church, providing an opportunity to combat food insecurity. Zion...

The Botswana Pharmacy development team members, Isaac Perrilles, Alec Kozakowski, Karina Diekema, and Alex Schmertmann pose for a portrait in Java House in downtown Iowa City on Friday, February 21st, 2020. Team member, Travis Geisler is not present.

UI students team up with Mandela fellow to help Botswana pharmacy

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 24, 2020

A University of Iowa Information Systems capstone project has connected students with a Mandela Washington fellow to create an application to help his Botswana-based pharmacy and spark the possibility...

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