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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

Diane Guerrero during her interview with KRUI to discuss her book and her lecture at the University on Tuesday, April 30.

TV actor Diane Guerrero discusses her family’s deportation, immigration reform

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 30, 2019

Dressed entirely in blue with eyeliner to match in the bright white KRUI studio, “Orange is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin” actor Diane Guerrero seemed to sparkle as she spoke about her visit...

Outdoor picnic tables sit empty and snow-covered in front of the IMU on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

UISG votes to end 24 hour IMU access, passes new internal operational budget

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 30, 2019

University of Iowa students will no longer have 24-hour access to the IMU at the beginning of the fall semester following a budget cut because of underuse of the space in the late-night hours. UI Student...

Clarke pitcher Tsubasa Maruyama pitches the ball to Iowa's Brendan Sher during a baseball game against the University of Iowa on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride 3-2.

Sher becoming sure-handed for Iowa baseball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 30, 2019

If there’s a midweek game on Iowa’s schedule, there’s a solid chance freshman Brendan Sher will see his name on the lineup card. But recently, he has been on the field quite a bit, including weekend...

New recycling bins are seen in the UI Office of Sustainability on July 2, 2018. The Public Space Recycling Bin grant from Coca-Cola North America and the Keep America Beautiful foundation provided the office with 500 new recycling bins to be placed around campus.

Recycling rates in Iowa City increase by 30 percent

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 30, 2019

Recycling rates in Iowa City have jumped as residents are provided with an easier and more efficient recycling program. According to a report from the city, recycling tonnage in Iowa City has increased...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 9, 2018.

Lawmakers at a crossroads on criminal justice

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 30, 2019

With a steadily rising prison population and recidivism rate in Iowa, Democrats and Republicans in the Iowa Statehouse are at a crossroads over whether criminal-justice reform was adequately addressed...

Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Schaake earns Big Ten Player of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 30, 2019

Iowa men’s golf junior Alex Schaake was the Big Ten’s best golfer this past season, earning Big Ten Men’s Golf Player of the Year honors, the conference announced Tuesday. Shaake became the third...

Contributed photo of Laura Bergus

Iowa City attorney Laura Bergus announces bid for City Council

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 30, 2019

The growing pool of Iowa City City Council candidates gained another contender Tuesday, with Iowa City attorney Laura Bergus announcing her campaign for an at-large seat on Twitter this morning. Bergus...

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds is shown speeaking at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center-Ballroom on Friday, January 16, 2015.

Reynolds takes home wins, setbacks in legislative session

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 29, 2019

With the legislative session completed, Gov. Kim Reynolds called the session — her first since being elected as governor in her own right — a win for Iowans despite leaving key legislative-agenda items...

Iowa's Zeb Adreon stands in the batters box during a baseball game against Clarke University on Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019.

Breaking down Iowa baseball’s series win over Ohio State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 29, 2019

Winner of six of its last eight games, Iowa baseball will host Western Illinois today at Banks Field in another midweek contest. The Leathernecks (16-25) have lost two straight and six of their last eight...

University of Iowa Arborist Andrew Dahl motions to a crop of garlic mustard weeds in the wooded area outside the Boyd Law Library on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Volunteers fight invasive garlic mustard

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 29, 2019

Across campus areas and parks in Iowa City, community members are making a difference by pulling weeds. Garlic mustard, an invasive species originally from Eurasia,  grows in several areas on the...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks at the diversity, equity, and inclusion event at the Old Capitol Museum on Monday, April 29, 2019.

UI administrators promote acceptance of diversity, equity, and inclusion at campus event

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 29, 2019

University of Iowa administrators on Monday celebrated the steps the institution has taken to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. At a reception held by the Staff Council, UI President...

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The hospital hosted a weekend open house for the new $364 building. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

UI, Modern Piping continue dispute over Children’s Hospital records

Brooklyn Draisey & Marissa Payne April 29, 2019

The University of Iowa is remaining firm on its stance of not paying the full court-ordered settlement it owes Modern Piping until it receives final construction records for the Stead Family Children’s...