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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 State Representative Vicki Lensing speaks during a forum on education at the Iowa City Community School District Educational Services Center on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa legislators debrief Iowa City school officials on K-12 education policy

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 22, 2019

Iowa City Community School District officials held a forum with Democratic state lawmakers on Friday, speaking on developments in K-12 education. The legislators discussed a number of bills recently...

Veteran voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin speaks with Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Iowa play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin suspended for remaining basketball schedule

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 22, 2019

Iowa basketball play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin has been suspended indefinitely for the remainder of the basketball season, Hawkeye Sports Properties announced on Friday. In Iowa's 66-65 loss against...

Students shoot hoops on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. UISG hosted tables where students could register to vote.

UISG publishes financial documents on website

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 22, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government has published funding reports on its website after receiving inquiries about how the organization has allocated money during fiscal 2019. Some students raised transparency...

Iowa forward Luka Garza controls the ball during a game against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82.

Men’s basketball set for rematch against Indiana

Adam Hensley, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

For the first time in three games, No. 21 Iowa’s attempted game-winner didn’t fall. Jordan Bohannon’s 3-pointer with Maryland’s Anthony Cowen draped on him hit the rim, and Isaiah Moss’ put-back...

Members of Young Americans for Freedom clash with counter-protestors on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday. Some students, like Adriana Peterson, said the some of the language surrounding the border wall is 'targeted and xenophobic.'

Students clash over Trump’s proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall

Charles Peckman, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Members of Young Americans for Freedom and groups of counterprotesters clashed on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday afternoon over President Trump’s pursuit of a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico...

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during an event at the The Mill on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Iowa City on Thursday after having cancelled stops in the area last week due to inclement weather.

Tulsi Gabbard talks regime change wars, Green New Deal in second Iowa City appearance in 10 days

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 21, 2019

In her second appearance in Iowa City in 10 days, Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spoke to an energetic crowd at The Mill on Thursday night. The Democratic representative from Hawaii’s...

Guard Tania Davis attempts a three-pointer during the women's basketball game at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won against Robert Morris 92-63.

Iowa women drop heartbreaker to Indiana

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 21, 2019

The No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team just isn’t the same team when it's not in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. That was on full display Thursday night in Bloomington, Indiana, where the Hawkeyes (21-6,...

Iowa swimmer Hannah Burvill waits for the results of the race during the Northwestern/Wisconsin swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The men's swimming and diving team defeated the Badgers, 164-136, and the Wildcats, 194-106. The women's swimming and diving team fell to the Badgers, 191-109, and the Wildcats, 178-122.

Women’s swimming and diving tested at Big Ten Championships

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter February 21, 2019

Iowa women’s swimming and diving is feeling the pressure of tough competition after the second day of the Big Ten Championships. The only two athletes for the Hawkeyes who qualified for the finals...

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Iowa City girl reported missing, last seen at City High

Kayli Reese, News Editor February 21, 2019

Iowa City police are seeking help in finding a missing juvenile. Grace Morrison, 14, was last seen at City High on Feb. 18 around 1 p.m., according to a release from the city of Iowa City. She...

County Board of Supervisors approves, releases fiscal 2020 budget estimate

County Board of Supervisors approves, releases fiscal 2020 budget estimate

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 20, 2019

The Johnson County fiscal 2020 budget estimate, approved by the Board of Supervisors last week, focuses heavily on capital projects and renovation. County financial administrator Dana Aschenbrenner said...

Station Producer Craig Jarvie and Station Manager Holly Hart talk to each other in the KICI studio on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

After 7 months on the air, local station seeks to expand

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 20, 2019

Starting at 6 a.m. each day, local listeners can tune in to the early morning sounds of KICI 105.3 FM radio waking up Iowa City with music — and all of it comes from a tiny one-room office tucked away...