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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Tania Davis #11 dribbles into the lane during a women's basketball game against Iowa State University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

By the Numbers: A historic season for Hawkeye women’s basketball

Peter Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2019

Undoubtedly, the Hawkeye women wish they were still practicing together. It was a long season — made even longer by a deep NCAA Tournament run — that invovled both triumph and disappointment....

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

Members of Iowa’s ag sector disagree with 2020 candidate Elizabeth Warren’s policy

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 3, 2019

After Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren proposed a policy at the Heartland forum last week that would break apart corporate farms and agribusinesses, members of Iowa’s...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Some Inspire UI members ask students to withhold votes for party executives

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 3, 2019

On the first day of University of Iowa Student Government elections, some members of the Inspire UI ticket took to social media to call for the student body to withhold votes for the executives on their...

Iowa's Austin Martin misses a pitch during a baseball game against Illinois State on Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Redbirds 11-6. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball falls flat in midweek contest against Illinois State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 3, 2019

Racking up almost as many errors as runs will not put a baseball team on the fast track to victory, and Iowa learned that on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes committed 4 errors in an 11-6 loss to Illinois State...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a town hall at the Quad Cities Waterfront  Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa on  Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

Kamala Harris to visit University of Iowa April 10

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter April 3, 2019

Presidential hopeful and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., is making her first stop at the University of Iowa next Wednesday, April 10 while campaigning for the Democratic nomination. The town hall...

In Washington, Iowa Democratic and Republican lawmakers find middle ground

In Washington, Iowa Democratic and Republican lawmakers find middle ground

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor April 2, 2019

Flooding in southwest Iowa presented an unfortunate but golden opportunity for Iowa’s congressional delegation — now split evenly between three Republicans and three Democrats for the first time in...

Iowa's Duncan Davitt pitches the ball during a baseball game against Clarke University on Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride 3-2.

Iowa baseball escapes Clarke, 3-2

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 2, 2019

Thanks to some timely eighth-inning offense, Iowa baseball took down Clarke, 3-2, on Tuesday evening at Banks Field. The Hawkeyes received a major boost from Duncan Davitt on the mound. The freshman received...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Bill to mandate employers check immigration status with E-Verify advances in Iowa Legislature

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter April 2, 2019

The Iowa Senate voted on Tuesday evening to mandate that employers in Iowa verify their employees’ immigration status online. In a 33-14 vote, the legislation calls for the use of the online system,...

Iowa alum Dave Dierks delivers a talk entitled "Life with Phil" in the second floor ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union on April 2, 2019.

David Dierks gives latest ‘Life with Phil’ talk

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 2, 2019

As the featured speaker for this semester’s “Life with Phil” talk, University of Iowa graduate David Dierks spoke with faculty, staff, and students about the state of philanthropy when he first entered...

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad is pressured by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Amani Jones gets reps on D-line as Iowa’s defense makes changes

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 2, 2019

Picture an Iowa defensive line without the likes of Anthony Nelson, Parker Hesse, Matt Nelson, or Sam Brincks. It seems normal because that’s what the Hawkeyes have heading into the 2019 season. But...

Chuck Grassley stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event was a fundraiser for current governor Kim Reynolds.

Grassley raises concern for safety of U.S. intellectual property

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 2, 2019

U.S. research institutions, including the University of Iowa, often benefit from international cooperation, but opening those doors could allow some information to slip through the cracks via intellectual...