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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

Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Iowa governor proposes sales tax increase to fund key programs, tax cuts

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 14, 2020

DES MOINES —Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for state lawmakers to add 1-cent to the state’s sales tax during her Condition of the State address Tuesday.   A part of a legislative proposal her...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental-health funding, and workforce training.

Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for amendment stating Iowa Constitution does not grant abortion rights

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2020

DES MOINES — After GOP legislative efforts in recent years have aimed to restrict abortion access, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in her third Condition of the State address on Tuesday called for an amendment...

Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Young to forgo senior season with Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

On the same day defensive end A.J. Epenesa declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, running back Toren Young announced that he will forgo his fifth and final season at Iowa. Young wrote in a tweet that he will...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Doyle earns Naismith Player of the Week honor

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2020

The awards keep pouring in for Iowa's Kathleen Doyle. One day after earning her second consecutive Big Ten Player of the Week honor, Doyle has been named the Naismith Player of the Week by the Atlanta...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa displays his Defensive MVP award to his family during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa to skip senior season, enter 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

Hawkeye defensive end A.J. Epenesa will leave Iowa before his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft, he announced Tuesday on his Instagram page. Epenesa is widely regarded as a first-round pick. "Over...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the 2019 Liberty and Justice Celebration at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Elizabeth Warren announces plan to cancel student-loan debt through executive authority

Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren announced Tuesday her plan to implement her student-debt cancellation program without Congress through existing laws in the Department of Education. As a part...

President Donald Trump walks to the podium during the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

President Trump to hold rally in Iowa Jan. 30

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 13, 2020

Just four days before the Iowa caucuses, President Trump will host a rally in Des Moines. The "Keep America Great Rally" will be Jan. 30 at Drake University. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the rally starts...

The Iowa House convenes at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session.

Interest in increased vaping regulations unclear among Iowa lawmakers

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 13, 2020

DES MOINES — As Iowa’s 2020 legislative session begins, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, said he’s unsure if there’s an appetite among Iowa lawmakers to tighten regulations on nicotine vapor...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the board during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Doyle named Big Ten Player of the Week

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2020

For the second week in a row, Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle has been named Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Doyle averaged 26 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the rim during a womenÕs basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball knocks off Indiana in double overtime

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2020

The Hawkeyes trailed by two points with 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter against No. 12 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Head coach Lisa Bluder called timeout. Iowa called Kathleen Doyle's...