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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Dancers wave their glow sticks during Power Hour at Dance Marathon 25 at the IMU on Feb. 2.

Dance Marathon play-by-play: $2.9 million for the 25th Big Event

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 3, 2019

The UI Dance Marathon on Feb. 1-2 celebrated 25 years of dedicating its time to pediatric cancer awareness. This past weekend, dancers, leadership, and the community were moved by the stories, songs, and...

A pedestrian walks on the Pentacrest towards Washington street on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

Iowa worst for winter recreation, online ranking says

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter February 3, 2019

Iowa has been ranked as the worst state for winter recreation, according to the website GoAllOutdoors.com. The website, which provides people with information about outdoor activities and how to safely...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener drives to the hoop 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.

Ryan Kriener’s career improvement evident in Michigan upset

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 3, 2019

Fewer than seven minutes into Iowa’s 74-59 upset win against No. 5 Michigan on Feb. 1, forward Luka Garza picked up his second foul, forcing him to head to the bench. In came Ryan Kriener. A few minutes...

The Iowa Capitol is seen on Jan. 14 during the first day of the Legislative session. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Senate resolution draws attention to student-loan interest rates

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 3, 2019

A state Senate concurrent resolution is moving its way up through subcommittees before potentially being sent as a resounding message from the Iowa Senate in support of limiting student-loan interest rates. The resolution introduced...

Your CBD Store is seen on Saturday, February 3, 2018. A nationwide company, the Iowa City location opened its doors last month.

A CBD store opened in Iowa City last month. Officials say it’s illegal.

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 3, 2019

The products that line the walls of Your CBD Store, 264 Scott Court, are used by customers to treat a slew of health issues. There’s only one problem — the product they use isn’t technically legal. The...

Iowa's Cash Wilcke takes down Purdue's Max Lyon during Iowa's dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Wilcke defeated Lyon 12-4 in a major decision. The Hawkeyes defeated Boilermakers 26-9.

Iowa wrestling takes down Nebraska to stay perfect

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2019

Iowa wrestling continued its dominance over the Big Ten on Feb. 3, rolling to a 20-13 win against No. 9 Nebraska. Despite having some starters resting during meets for the past few weeks, Iowa hasn’t...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a layup during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Iowa women rebound against Penn State

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2019

Megan Gustafson wasn’t the only one rebounding on Feb. 3 in State College, Pennsylvania. No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball (17-5, 8-3 Big Ten) grabbed a rebound win over Penn State (10-11, 3-7 Big...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., brought about the phrase "Nevertheless, she persisted."  (Tom Williams/Congressional Quarterly/Newscom/Zuma Press/TNS)

Elizabeth Warren set to make stop in Iowa City Feb. 10

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor February 3, 2019

A day after a “big announcement” in her home state of Massachusetts regarding her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., will travel to eastern...

Mollie Tibbetts

September trial set for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief February 2, 2019

The trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, who has been accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018, has been set for Sept. 3 in Poweshiek County. Authorities charged Bahena Rivera with first-degree...

Marianne Williamson, author and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, makes a campaign stop at Prairie Lights in Iowa City on Saturday.

Author and 2020 candidate Marianne Williamson makes campaign stop at Prairie Lights

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter February 2, 2019

Marianne Williamson, Democratic presidential candidate and author, made a campaign stop at Prairie Lights on Feb. 2, where she addressed race relations in the U.S. and the need for more progressive economic...

The final fundraising total is revealed during Dance Marathon 25 at the IMU on Feb. 2. The Big Event raised slightly more than $2.96 million. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon 25 raises nearly $3 million

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 2, 2019

After 24 long hours of dancing, chanting, and commemorating those who have lost their battle to cancer, the 25th anniversary of the University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised its tote boards to reveal $2,960,403.25...