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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

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Reynolds announces new simplified form to restore felons’ voting rights

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 12, 2019

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new application Tuesday with which Iowans convicted of felonies can apply to restore their voting rights. The new form no longer requires a $15 application fee,...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks free speech, campus changes, #DoesUIowaLoveMe

DI staff March 11, 2019

The Daily Iowan: It’s been two years since the departure of former Provost Barry Butler, but the UI has hired a new provost. What do you want campus to know about Montserrat Fuentes? Bruce Harreld:...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

New union contract means wage increase, elimination of professional standards

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 11, 2019

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics caregivers voted to ratify a new union contract on March 7. The  step means increased wages for current workers, but it does not address maintaining professional...

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

Campus free-speech bill passes Iowa Senate

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter March 11, 2019

The Iowa Senate on Monday afternoon passed a bill addressing free-speech rights on college campuses on a 35-11 vote. Under Senate File 274, public higher-education institutions could no longer designate...

Iowa's 165-lb Alex Marinelli wrestles Penn State's Vincenzo Joseph during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 9-3, and finished 1st in his weight class.

Numbers suggest mixed reviews for Iowa wrestling at Big Tens

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 11, 2019

Going into the Big Ten Tournament, Alex Marinelli was seeded second, and Kaleb Young sat at fifth. Both finished higher than their seeds suggested, but Austin DeSanto and Sam Stoll moved dropped lower...

Iowa Guard Conner McCaffery #30 dribbles down the court during a mens basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell in overtime to the Huskers, 93-91.

Breaking down the men’s Big Ten Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 11, 2019

On Sunday, the Big Ten released its official conference tournament seedings and pairings. Michigan State (25-6) earned the top seed, with Purdue (23-8) coming in at No. 2, Michigan (26-5) at No. 3, and...

Iowa guard Tania Davis gets emotional after winning the championship title during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Tania Davis’ roller coaster career reaches new peak

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 11, 2019

Tears of joy flowed down the faces of the Iowa women’s basketball players Sunday night after they defeated No. 9 Maryland in the Big Ten title game, 90-76. It was a surreal moment for all the Hawkeye...

Finer Streetwear Co. owner Markeece Johnson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Finer Streetwear is a new, independent clothing store in Iowa City, run by an 18-year-old City High graduate.

City High grad skips college, starts business

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 10, 2019

City High alum Markeece Johnson has taken an unconventional path to follow his dreams by starting a business shortly after graduating from high school. After one semester in college, the 2018 high-school...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson smiles after receiving the "Most Outstanding Player in the Big Ten Tournament" during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Zuniga: Gustafson has her best game on the biggest stage

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – In the final press conference of the regular season, Iowa’s head coach Lisa Bluder was asked to talk about what Megan Gustafson meant to her team. She struggled to come up with the...

Iowa players celebrate the win during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Hawkeye women’s craving for Big Ten title finally over

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa women’s basketball had a lot of goals this year, but this is the one it craved the most. The No. 2-seeded Hawkeyes took down the No. 1-seeded Maryland in the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa's 133-lb Austin DeSanto wrestles Minnesota's Ethan Lizak during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Lizak won by decision, 6-2, and earned third in his weight class.

Hawkeye wrestling finds areas to improve on for NCAAs

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – After crowning just one champion with one second-place finish and two bronze medals, the Iowa wrestling team will need to step up its overall performance if it wants to improve its results...