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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

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Hawkeye magic ends with rough offensive performance against Maryland

Hawkeye magic ends with rough offensive performance against Maryland

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 19, 2019

Iowa basketball hasn’t had much experience playing with frustration as of late. After all, everything had been going the Hawkeyes’ way with buzzer-beaters and 3-pointers in drama-filled wins over the...

Teressa Sworsky talks with potential customers and explains the benefits of hemp oil and other CBD products at the Mokena Park District's January Flea Market on Jan. 13, 2019 in Mokena, Ill.  (Warren Skalski/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Lawmakers try to expand CBD program

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 19, 2019

Iowa’s medical marijuana program has changed since its inception — the approval of a manufacturer, five dispensaries in the state, and an increase in the number of patients using the products. In this...

The council deliberates at a meeting of the Iowa City Council on February 19, 2019

City Council discusses concerns surrounding Mormon Trek lane reduction

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 19, 2019

The Iowa City City Council on Feb. 19 discussed a plan for converting a portion of Mormon Trek Boulevard from a four-lane to a three-lane street. In the proposal, two traffic lanes would run in opposite...

The Graduate Iowa City is seen on Tuesday Feb. 12, 2019.

Graduate workers present hotel with complaint letter over mistreatment

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 19, 2019

Graduate Hotel workers confronted their employers on Tuesday, alleging mistreatment and an uncomfortable working environment. The workers reached out to the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa...

Members of the UISG meet in the Black Box Theater on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

First-Generation Summit Committee responds to UISG president’s veto

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 19, 2019

The First-Generation Summit Planning Committee strongly urges the University of Iowa Student Government Senate to override the UISG president’s veto of legislation that would fund the second First-Generation...

Community members gather on the Pentacrest to protest the closing of the Labor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.

UI asking Iowa regents to reconsider Labor Center closure

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

The University of Iowa has heard the community’s calls to “Save the Labor Center.” The state Board of Regents may vote to reconsider the Labor Center’s closure at the governing board’s Feb....

A speaker addresses members of UISG at the IMU on September 25, 2018.

UI Student Government senators could override president’s vetoes

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government senators will vote at the group’s meeting tonight on legislation the organization’s president recently vetoed because of concerns regarding spending student fees. At...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson drives to the basket during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Gustafson and Hawkeyes look to March

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 19, 2019

Megan Gustafson now has almost every major record possible for an Iowa basketball player. She has more rebounds, points, double-doubles, and Player of the Week awards than any Hawkeye has ever had. Yet,...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital receives $4.5 million gift

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 19, 2019

The Richard O. Jacobson Foundation recently contributed $4.5 million to create two endowed chairs at the University of Iowa Stead Family Pediatrics Department. There are 15 divisions in the Pediatrics...

Lucky's Market in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Lucky's recently announced that they are closing this location.

Lucky’s Market shutters doors after three years

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 18, 2019

Iowa City’s Lucky’s Market plans to permanently shut its doors on March 4. The grocery, 1668 Sycamore St., opened in 2015 after the departure of Von Maur, the mall’s former flagship store. Von Maur...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., engages with the crowd during her campaign stop at The Airliner on Monday, February 18, 2019. Gillibrand visited Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as she campaigns for the democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election.

Kirsten Gillibrand praises Green New Deal in Eastern Iowa campaign stops

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter February 18, 2019

Likely Democratic presidential candidate and senator from New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, made campaign stops in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Monday, where she condemned President Donald Trump’s negligence...

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during an event at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, February 18, 2019. Rep. Swalwell is expected to announce a candidacy for President of the United States.

Iowa native likely to announce 2020 bid

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 18, 2019

“I’m about to jump in, the water’s warm,” U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., joked Monday, referring to his decision on whether or not he will be running for President. The Sac City native turned...