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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

Junior fiction novels rest on shelves at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Iowa City Public Library considers striking children’s and young adult fines

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 14, 2019

Library fines are often portrayed as teaching responsibility and civic duty, and they provide a revenue source for libraries. However, some critics say they impose an undue burden on those most vulnerable...

Students traverse a hallway at Iowa City High School on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

A year after Parkland, Iowa City School District members speak out on Iowa gun legislation

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter February 14, 2019

A year ago to the date, 17 people were fatally shot at the hands of a gunman with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Parkland, Florida. The tragedy sparked a series...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Nov. 5, 2018

School District mulls constructing three full-time preschools

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 13, 2019

Working parents may find it difficult to enroll their children in half-day preschools because it requires them to leave work in the middle of the day to pick up their kids. The Iowa City School District...

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

Graduate Iowa City donates to UI to fund alcohol-alternative activities

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 13, 2019

As the University of Iowa continues efforts to reduce high-risk alcohol use among students, the Graduate Iowa City on Monday contributed $50,000 to the university for late-night programming — a boost...

Iowa's Perez Perez and Purdue's Devin Schroder wrestle during Iowa's dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Schroder defeated Perez by 4-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-9.

Iowa wrestling teaching more than a sport

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 13, 2019

Friday’s dual will be the last home meet of the season for Iowa wrestling, which means it will be the last match at Carver-Hawkeye for the squad’s seniors.   Although there are only two seniors in...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp to grab a rebound during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 80-79.

Breaking down Iowa basketball’s key moments in close games

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 13, 2019

After each close win, the consensus among the Hawkeye basketball players remains the same — this season’s team has a certain clutch factor to it that previous squads have lacked. During the 2017-18...

UISG members debate legislature at a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday February 12 2019. (Grace Colton/ The Daily Iowan)

UISG to fund second ‘I’m the First’ First-Generation summit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 12, 2019

UISG backs the UI’s second First-Generation Summit on Feb. 12, with 38 members voting yes and seven no. Two abstained. The summit supports first-generation students at the University of Iowa through...

Terry Johnson, the University of Iowa Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, speaks at the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Johnson was on hand to address a proposed public-private partnership concerning UI power generation capabilities. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

UI Faculty Senate addresses potential public-private partnership

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 12, 2019

Faculty Senate members debated the pros and cons of handing over management of its utility system to a private contractor on Tuesday, contemplating the potential benefits to the institution in the agreement’s...

Photo illustration by Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan.

Measure aims to exempt private businesses from textbook sales tax

Charles Peckman, News Reporter February 12, 2019

Private booksellers and lawmakers are pushing legislation that would eliminate sales tax from all required instructional materials at Iowa’s postsecondary institutions. At the University of Iowa, administrators...

UI junior Ella McDonald poses for a portrait at Java House on Monday, February 11, 2019. McDonald started the "Half Caff" podcast with coworker Jack Berning about living the life of a barista. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Java House to begin hosting podcast, open mic night

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 12, 2019

Downtown’s Java House is creating new forms of entertainment to reach all types of customers. The Java House will begin hosting its own podcast as well as an open mic for writers, musicians, and comedians...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon #3 pushes the ball up court during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

Hawkeyes show improvement from last season in close wins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

Jordan Bohannon has shown a knack for hitting clutch shots in each of Iowa’s past two games, and the Hawkeyes have displayed their ability to fight and claw their way to the finish line in tight games. But...

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during a campaign event at the Big Grove Taproom in Iowa City on Monday Feb. 11, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Des Moines, Fairfield, and Iowa City on a tour of Iowa cities as she begins her 2020 presidential bid.

2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard visits Iowa City

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 11, 2019

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard outlined a message of unity and progressive politics when she spoke to a packed Big Grove Taproom on Monday. Gabbard, a representative from Hawaii’s...