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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

Iowa infielder Cameron Cecil runs before catching the ball during the game against Ohio State at the Bob Pearl Softball field on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Buckeyes 0-10.

Iowa softball clinches spot in Big Ten Tournament, drops series to Buckeyes

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 5, 2019

A beautiful weekend at Pearl Field helped Iowa softball clinch a berth in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament and honor graduating seniors at the same time. The Hawkeyes desperately needed things to go...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., visited Iowa City Saturday, where she honed in on her mental-health and substance-abuse plans.

Amy Klobuchar outlines mental illness, addiction plan in Iowa City

Emily Wangen, Politics Editor May 4, 2019

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., spoke in Iowa City Saturday about her newly released plan to expand access to mental health care and addiction services. She discussed this during a panel discussion with...

Iowa pitcher Grant Leonard prepares to throw the ball during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Pitching lifts Iowa baseball over Cal-Irvine

May 4, 2019

Cal-Irvine starting pitcher Trenton Denholm tossed a gem on Saturday, but the Hawkeye staff was a little better. Iowa kept the No. 18 Anteaters scoreless for a 1-0 win to take the series for the Hawkeyes’...

Ohio State catcher Emily Clark swings during the game at the Bob Pearl Softball field on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 1-0.

Hawkeye softball blanked by Buckeyes

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 4, 2019

After a thrilling 1-0 win for the Hawkeye softball team on Friday, Ohio State bounced back in Game 2 of a three-game set as the Buckeyes prevailed, 10-0, on Saturday. With ace Allison Doocy on the hill...

Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard takes off his gloves after bunting to first during the sixth inning of the afternoon Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 9-5.

Fullard pushes Hawkeyes past ranked Anteaters

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 3, 2019

Cal-Irvine starting pitcher Andre Pallante entered the matchup against Iowa at Banks Field with a 2.62 ERA, but Hawkeye Izaya Fullard didn’t seem to care. Fullard blasted 2 home runs against the...

Iowa's Miranda Schulte connects on what would be a double during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.

Schulte blast leads Hawkeye softball over Buckeyes

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 3, 2019

Iowa softball continued to struggle to hit the ball in the May 3 matchup against Ohio State. But as it has done many times this season, the Hawkeyes’ pitching kept them in the game, leading to a 1-0...

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...