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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 Iowa Legislature gaveled in Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to start the 2019 legislative session. Top issues Republican leadership and area legislators have identified include reducing taxes and government oversight, mental health, and felon-voting reform.

2019 Iowa legislative session gavels in with focus on bipartisan cooperation

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 14, 2019

DES MOINES  — The halls of the State Capitol bustled with anticipation on Jan. 14 as state legislators, officials, and staff settle in for the 2019 legislative session. Monday marked the first...

DITV: Legislative session to address mental health, birth control, voting rights

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 14, 2019

Mental health, birth control, and felon voting rights top the list of issues for the start of Iowa’s 2019 legislative session.

Iowa City nonprofit gives beds, furniture to families in need

Iowa City nonprofit gives beds, furniture to families in need

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter January 14, 2019

A nonprofit in Iowa City helps to provide needy families with beds and other household necessities. Houses into Homes, founded by Salina McCarty and Lucy Barker, has provided more than 80 beds to more...

DITV: Coralville Winterfest

Noah Goudie, TV News Reporter January 14, 2019

The 12th annual Winterfest was held yesterday at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville, Iowa. The day was filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy with nearly 1,000 people attending the event....

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Carver College of Medicine, UIHC aim to retain in-state students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 14, 2019

Although the majority of slots in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine are reserved for in-state students, many have continually opted to leave the state for their residencies, a pattern that...

Jasper Halekas poses for a portrait in his lab in Van Allen Hall on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Government shutdown hurts UI researchers in funding, resources

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 14, 2019

When University of Iowa physics/astronomy Associate Professor Jasper Halekas heard about a potential shutdown of the government in December 2018, he and countless other university researchers nationwide...

Cedar Rapids man accused of getting juvenile to shoplift for him

Cedar Rapids man accused of getting juvenile to shoplift for him

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 14, 2019

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids man of coercing a juvenile to shoplift from a department store. Lee Wallace, 38, was charged Jan. 11 with using a juvenile to commit an indictable offense and third-degree...

Iowa City man accused of breaking into home, stealing jewelry

Iowa City man accused of breaking into home, stealing jewelry

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 14, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of stealing jewelry from a residence and attempting to break into several other houses. Michael Cintron Caceres, 34, was charged Jan. 13 with two counts of third-degree...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

4 UI provost finalists to visit campus, after 2 years of no permanent UI provost

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor January 13, 2019

Nearly two years since the departure of former University of Iowa Provost Barry Butler in 2017, the UI has invited finalists for the position to visit the campus. The UI announced on Jan. 10 that four...

The Jefferson Building on Washington Street is seen during Jazz Fest on Sunday, July 2.

Local artist to open store in downtown Iowa City

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 13, 2019

Functional pottery with celestial designs are the essence of Allison Fretheim’s art. She has showcased her pottery for Iowa City residents for around two years at White Rabbit and Revival, and on Saturday,...

The Iowa City Council meets for a formal meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

City reviews proposed budget for upcoming fiscal year

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 13, 2019

In a City Council work session on Jan. 5, officials reviewed Iowa City’s proposed budget for fiscal 2020. The budget proposal predicts revenue of $191,136,329 and expenses totaling $186,604,722. One...

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