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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

Person found dead in Iowa City car fire

Person found dead in Iowa City car fire

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief March 19, 2019

Iowa City police sent out a news release Tuesday morning regarding a vehicle that was reported on fire on Monday. According to the release, police and fire personnel responded to a report of a vehicle...

Connecticut's Jalen Adams (4) steals the ball from Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The visiting Bearcats won, 65-57.

Scouting Cincinnati basketball ahead of the NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 18, 2019

10-seed Iowa basketball has just a few days before it clashes with 7-seed Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio. In the meantime, The Daily Iowan takes a deep dive into the numbers behind Cincinnati’s biggest...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson keeps the ball away from Maryland players during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Iowa women earn No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

The Iowa women's basketball team will officially host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament after drawing a No. 2 seed and a matchup with No. 15 Mercer on Monday. The Hawkeyes (26-6) will play...

Rachael Johnson resigns from the Iowa Board of Regents

Rachael Johnson resigns from the Iowa Board of Regents

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor March 18, 2019

The state Board of Regents announced Monday that the sole student regent, Rachael Johnson, will resign, effective April 30 — two years before the end of her six-year term in 2021. Johnson was appointed...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Hawkeyes prepping for Cincinnati in return to NCAA Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

The Iowa men’s basketball team could watch this year’s Selection Show with a little more excitement on Sunday. After a two-year hiatus from the NCAA Tournament, the Hawkeyes sat in their black and...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks during a campaign stop at the Hickory Garden restaurant in Davenport, Iowa on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

2020 candidate Amy Klobuchar in eastern Iowa: bring together ‘fractured’ communities

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter March 17, 2019

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., made her first stop in eastern Iowa this weekend as she seeks the Democratic nomination for president in 2020. During her events she discussed a number of policy...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives to the basket during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53.

Iowa draws 10 seed, faces 7-seed Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 17, 2019

On Sunday, Iowa drew a 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Heading to Columbus, Ohio, the Hawkeyes will take on the 7-seed Cincinnati Bearcats. Iowa (22-11) will face Cincinnati (28-6) on Friday. The...

Iowa's Chris Douglas, right, competes for first in the men's 110 meter hurdles during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Douglas finished first with a time of 14.03. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye track starts outdoor season strong in Tempe

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 17, 2019

While it may have been competing a time zone away, Iowa track and field found itself right at home to begin the outdoor season. At the Baldy Castillo Invitational in Tempe, Arizona, the Hawkeyes took...

Democratic presedential candidate Beto O’Rourke greets supporters before speaking at the home of John Murphy in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, March 16, 2019. The Event was the final in a three day trip to Iowa to launch O’Rourke’s bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination for President.

Beto O’Rourke debuts in Iowa as he begins 2020 presidential campaign

Emily Wangen, politics reporter March 17, 2019

Former-Congressman and candidate for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Beto O'Rourke completed his first Iowa tour Saturday. Taking the wheel of a rented black Dodge Grand Caravan, this...

UI Ph.D. student fell 500 feet to his death in Utah, authorities say

UI Ph.D. student fell 500 feet to his death in Utah, authorities say

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 16, 2019

University of Iowa Ph.D. student Jonathon Hogue, who was reported missing in Utah's Canyonlands National Park earlier this week, fell approximately 500 feet to his death, according to the San Juan County...

Iowa forward Luka Garza attempts a shot during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53.

Hawkeyes set for NCAA Tournament following loss to Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 16, 2019

CHICAGO - The Hawkeyes are headed back to Iowa City after suffering a brutal 74-53 loss to Michigan on Friday. After a performance in which it couldn’t be stopped against Illinois on Thursday, nothing...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: Iowa needs more Jordan Bohannon going forward

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 16, 2019

CHICAGO – Jordan Bohannon, arguably one of the best shooters in the country – let alone the Big Ten – finished with just two field goal attempts in Iowa’s 74-53 loss to Michigan on Friday. Bohannon’s...