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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

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...

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...