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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.

Iowa regents implement 30-day university-sponsored international travel ban, effective immediately

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 5, 2020

The state Board of Regents announced Thursday it is canceling all university-sponsored international travel for faculty, staff, and students for 30 days effective immediately because of concerns related...

Former Iowa Hillel Director David Weltman listens during the third and final day of trial on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Johnson County Courthouse. Weltman was found guilty of second-degree sexual abuse, a Class-B felony.

Former Iowa Hillel Director David Weltman found guilty of sexual abuse

Kayli Reese, Cops and Courts Editor March 5, 2020

A jury unanimously found former Iowa Hillel Director David Weltman guilty of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy during Hebrew lessons in 2019 after deliberating for around an hour and a half on Thursday. Weltman,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks to an audience at NewBo Market in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Warren encouraged attendees to support her nomination at the upcoming Iowa caucuses.

Elizabeth Warren ends White House bid

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 5, 2020

Massachusets Senator Elizabeth Warren is ending her presidential campaign after failing to place first in any of the 14 Super Tuesday states.  Warren, who was once a high-polling candidate in the race,...

Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

Emeritus psychiatry professor and former UIHC employee investigated

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter March 5, 2020

State Auditor Rob Sand Wednesday released a report on an investigation into a University of Iowa psychiatry professor emeritus who he found did not report at least 1,024 hours in paid leave for nonuniversity...

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

Iowa Senate passes a bill to raise minimum age to purchase tobacco

Julia Shanahan and Rylee Wilson March 4, 2020

The Iowa Senate passed a bill 43-6 on Wednesday that would make the minimum age to buy tobacco and tobacco products to 21, while placing misdemeanor penalties on retailers who violate this provision. The...

University of Iowa officials speak during a media availability event at the IMU on March 4, 2020. The university officials spoke to reporters about the UI's actions regarding coronavirus.

Email to Tippie students says University of Iowa instructors are prepared to hold classes online in case coronavirus spreads

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2020

An email sent to Tippie College of Business students from an associate dean on Monday said instructors are preparing for novel coronavirus in Iowa City and would possibly cancel some class meetings...

David Weltman stands as the jury enters the courtroom during his trial at the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Weltman is accused of sexually abusing a then 9-year-old boy during a Hebrew lesson at Iowa Hillel, where Weltman was the director of the student Jewish organization. (Pool Photo, Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Judge denies acquittal request of former Iowa Hillel House director in sexual abuse trial

Kayli Reese March 4, 2020

After testimony ended Wednesday in the trial of David Weltman — the former Iowa Hillel House director accused of sexual abuse — a district judge denied a request by defense attorney Christopher...

Johnson County police find body believed to be missing UI student in Iowa River

Johnson County police find body believed to be missing UI student in Iowa River

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 4, 2020

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that deputies located a body in the Iowa River they believe to be missing University of Iowa mechanical-engineering student David Le. The...

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, founder of Everytown for Gun Safety.

Michael Bloomberg drops presidential bid after Super Tuesday, endorses Biden

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 4, 2020

Michael Bloomberg announced his exit from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination after amassing just 12 delegates so far from Super Tuesday primary states. One of the wealthiest people...

Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden takes the stage with his wife, Jill, and sister, Valerie, right, during a campaign rally at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Joe Biden gains momentum in Super Tuesday states, Sanders projected to win California

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 4, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden garnered the broadest coalition of support on Super Tuesday, securing the popular vote in eight primary states at the time of print deadline, giving him momentum after...

One voter participates in the Minnesota Democratic Primary at the Minneapolis Central Library polling center on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020.

Minnesotans transition from caucus to primary, debate if Iowa should still go first

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 4, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — This year’s Iowa caucuses didn’t go well, Minnesota voters The Daily Iowan interviewed largely concluded. The Super Tuesday state transitioned from a caucus to a primary this year,...