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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

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.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t appeal ruling striking down fetal-heartbeat bill

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor February 18, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday she would not appeal District 5c Court Judge Michael Huppert's ruling that the 2018 fetal-heartbeat law violated the Iowa Constitution. "This was an extremely...

Members of UISG and GPSG join for a meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The annual meeting was initiated with a brief introduction by President Bruce Harreld. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

GPSG works with state legislators to increase professional student retention

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 18, 2019

The University of Iowa’s Graduate & Professional Student Government is working on initiatives to retain more professional students in Iowa following graduation, because the state suffers from a lack...

Co-owner of Herteen & Stocker Jewelers, Willa Dickens, poses for a photo in his office on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2017.

The Study of Time: Half a century in the watch and jewelry world

Charles Peckman, News reporter February 18, 2019

“Hi, Willa? My name is Charles Peckman — I called about writing a profile on your career …” “I don’t remember talking to you. I have dementia.” Before I could attempt to stifle my extreme...

Iowa pitcher Grant Judkins throws the ball during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 11-3.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Strong pitching fuels two weekend wins for Iowa baseball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 17, 2019

While Iowa City dealt with even more snow on Sunday, the Hawkeye baseball team was busy heating things up in Kissimmee, Florida, in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic. The Hawkeyes return to the polar...

Iowa guard Tania Davis dribbles the ball past Maryland guard Taylor Mikesell during women's basketball vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Team effort pushes Hawkeye women over Terps

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 17, 2019

In the final two games of last season, Megan Gustafson averaged 38.5 points per game while her team averaged just 41 in two final heartbreaking losses. Both of those games were win or go home situations,...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Iowa forward Hannah Stewart celebrate the win during women's basketball vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Hawkeye women claim signature win over Terrapins

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2019

No. 14 Iowa women’s basketball (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) claimed its season’s signature win on Sunday afternoon, taking down No. 7 Maryland (23-3, 12-3 Big Ten), 86-73, in a tense Carver-Hawkeye battle. The...

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp reacts after making a layup during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Wieskamp’s buzzer-beater topples Rutgers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 16, 2019

Another game, another buzzer-beater for Hawkeye basketball. No. 21 Iowa took down Rutgers, 71-69, on Joe Wieskamp's shot at the horn. Iowa threw a full-court pass and the ball bounced around into Wieskamp's...

University of Iowa baseball player Jack Dreyer winds up to pitch during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4.

Iowa baseball bounces back, beats Pittsburgh in first win of 2019

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 16, 2019

After losing to George Mason in the first game of the season, Iowa baseball returned to its winning ways with a 10-1 win over Pittsburgh in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic on Saturday. For pitcher...

UISG President Hira Mustafa speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

UISG president vetoes First-Generation Summit legislation

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor February 16, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government President Hira Mustafa has vetoed a bill allocating funds to the second "I'm the First" First-Generation Summit at Iowa. Student Senate Bill 31 allocated a maximum...

Iowa's Mitch Bowman wrestles Indiana's Jacob Covaciu during a wrestling match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, defeated the Hoosiers 37-9.

Hawkeye wrestling handles first weekend test

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 15, 2019

With the help of seniors Mitch Bowman and Sam Stoll on Friday night, Iowa wrestling beat Indiana and took one more step toward an undefeated record in Big Ten dual meets. “[Our seniors are] great...

Ben Norman slides at home during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Banks field on May 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 7-6. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball drops first game of the 2019 season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 15, 2019

Iowa baseball started off its season 0-1 after dropping its season-opener to George Mason, 7-2. George Mason jumped out to a 3-0 lead after Logan Driscoll sent a two-run home run over the fence after...