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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

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, front, the special counsel probing Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, leaves the Capitol building after meeting with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on June 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Ting Shen/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS)

Iowa’s congressional delegation: Remember Russia interfered with 2016 election

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 27, 2019

WASHINGTON — Iowa’s congressional delegation says Russia remains a threat to American institutions, and the members will focus on protecting the U.S. from the “hostile nation” following the conclusion...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks in her Washington, D.C. office on Wednesday.

Joni Ernst still working to ‘make ’em squeal’

Sarah Watson and Julia Shanahan March 27, 2019

On shelves and tables in the office of Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, sit several pieces of swine-related décor. The pig statues are a reminder of her 2014 campaign, in which she emphasized her swine-farm background...

Re-elected Governor Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell 50.19% to 47.61% with 92 counties reporting in an unofficial total.

Reynolds signs bill addressing free speech on public campuses

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 27, 2019

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law a bill addressing free-speech on college campuses in Iowa. Senate File 274 aims to protect free speech on community-college and regent-university campuses...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks during the Homerathon on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday.

UI’s Homerathon brings Ancient Greek traditions to Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 27, 2019

An ancient tradition is being kept alive in Iowa City, when on Wednesday more than 80 people volunteered to read Homer’s The Iliad aloud for 24 hours. The University of Iowa’s annual Homerathon,...

Iowa Lea Thompson connects on a triple during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Young Iowa softball squad searching for offense after loss

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 27, 2019

With only two seniors on this year’s team, Iowa softball is leaning on its young players for offensive production. Although the team has had glimpses of fire in batting in this early season, it struggled...

Iowa pitcher Erin Riding winds up to pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye softball downed by Western Illinois in home-opener

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 27, 2019

It was a tough home opener for the Iowa softball team as it fell to Western Illinois, 10-1. Wounds opened up early for the Hawkeyes — the Leathernecks put up a 5-spot in the second inning. While...

Mollie Tibbetts

Tibbetts trial moved to Woodbury County

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor March 27, 2019

The trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the 24-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing UI student Mollie Tibbetts, will be moved from Poweshiek County to Woodbury County. Tibbetts was found dead on Aug....

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) attempts a shot during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Megan Gustafson inspires Iowa girls to perform Mikan Drill

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 27, 2019

Around the time of tip-off for the Iowa women’s second-round NCAA Tournament game against Missouri, the NCAA Women’s Basketball Twitter account tweeted a video of Megan Gustafson doing the Mikan Drill. Social...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery gestures  during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Breaking down Iowa basketball’s roster construction

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 26, 2019

With the Iowa men’s basketball 2018-19 season coming to a close following an overtime loss to Tennessee, one question remains: What’s next for the Hawkeyes? Iowa drastically improved from an abysmal...

Protesters stand in front of the steps of the Supreme Court building to call for an end to gerrymandering on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning in a case regarding partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina and Maryland.

Iowa Democrats tout state’s redistricting model amid Supreme Court gerrymandering case

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 26, 2019

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court may not carve out a place for federal courts to resolve the partisan drawing of election districts, but Iowa’s congressional Democrats have taken action to preserve Iowa’s...

Pitcher Donirae Mayhew (24) poses for a portrait during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Softball set for home-opener

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 26, 2019

One of the worst winters in recent memory seems to have finally waned. The timing couldn’t be better, because today is Iowa softball’s home-opener. The team will take on Western Illinois at 7 p.m....

Connor McCaffery going all-in on Hawkeye baseball

Connor McCaffery going all-in on Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 26, 2019

On Sunday, Connor McCaffery faced Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament with a Sweet 16 berth on the line. Just two days later, he was back in competition but not for the men’s basketball team. On Tuesday,...