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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

Veronica Tessler, owner of the frozen yogurt shop Yotopia, asks Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii a question during a meet-and-greet at Yotopia in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Attendees gathered to listen to Gabbard discuss topics such as defunding regime changing wars, environmental policies, and medicare for all.

Iowa City business owner Tessler won’t run for Congress

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor May 3, 2019

Yotopia owner Veronica Tessler has said in a Facebook post she will withdraw her young candidacy from Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race because she wants to devote time to her business. Tessler...

Police investigators respond to a scene of a suspicious death on Friday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

Final autopsy results show UI Health Care employee died of sharp-force injuries

Kayli Reese, News Editor May 3, 2019

Final autopsy results in the homicide investigation of JoEllen Browning’s death confirmed that the former University of Iowa Health Care employee died of sharp-force injuries, according to a press...

The new UI Children Hospital is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Officials say the project will cost more than $300 million.

UI considers using third party to create final Children’s Hospital construction records

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 2, 2019

The University of Iowa is exploring using a third-party firm to create final Stead Family Children’s Hospital records from scratch — the institution contends it has not received such documents from...

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

Wesley Center’s openly queer pastor to resign amid church tensions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter May 2, 2019

After years of facing the possibility of being fired because of identity, the University of Iowa Wesley Center’s openly queer ordained minister has resigned after holding the position for five years. The...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss shoots a three-pointer during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77 in overtime.

Iowa basketball guard Isaiah Moss to transfer

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 2, 2019

On Thursday, Iowa basketball guard Isaiah Moss entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. The news was first reported by 247 Sports. Moss averaged 9.2 points per game and shot 42.1 percent from...

Pauline Taylor announces run for City Council re-election

Pauline Taylor announces run for City Council re-election

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter May 2, 2019

City Councilor Pauline Taylor, who represents District A, announced that she will be running for re-election in a press release Thursday. Taylor is in her first term as a city councilor after being...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks into the stadium before an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Judge rules in favor of Kirk Ferentz in trial with neighbors

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor May 2, 2019

Johnson County judge Chad Kepros has decided that Kirk Ferentz and his wife, Mary, did not enter a contract with their neighbors and therefore do not owe money for construction done in their neighborhood....

Iowa Club Baseball continues dominant run

Iowa Club Baseball continues dominant run

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 2, 2019

A championship series is being played in Iowa City this weekend. It is a Cy-Hawk matchup that will determine which brings home the conference title. The game being played in baseball. The home team that...

Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Iowa tennis teams success bodes well for next year

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter May 1, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams concluded their seasons on high notes with some solid individual achievements. The No. 42 men’s team completed its season with a program-best 14 home victories. Additionally...

Iowa infielder Chris Whelan hits the ball at a baseball game against Northwestern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on May 1, 2019.

Iowa baseball sneaks by Western Illinois

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 1, 2019

Iowa baseball welcomed the Western Illinois to Duane Banks field Wednesday night in a mid-week matchup, the first game in May for the squad. Western Illinois came into Iowa City with a record of 16-25...

Niemann joins Hawkeye football coaching staff

Niemann joins Hawkeye football coaching staff

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 1, 2019

Former Rutgers defensive coordinator Jay Niemann was announced as a new member of Hawkeye football head coach Kirk Ferentz's coaching staff on Wednesday. The Iowa native is Ferentz's 10th assistant...