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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI President J. Bruce Harreld speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan after the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, Nov. 15, 2018.

LinkedIn scam account impersonates UI President Bruce Harreld

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor January 15, 2019

The University of Iowa president requesting to connect with an Iowa State University graduate on LinkedIn — it just didn’t add up. An account impersonated UI President Bruce Harreld on the networking...

The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Reynolds remains confident in ability to fund budget priorities

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 15, 2019

DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds remains confident that the state of Iowa’s economy is strong. After two years of dropping commodity prices and a turbulent trade war throwing inconsistency into Iowa’s...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds shakes hands with UI President Bruce Harreld after a visit on the UI campus to learn about diversifying biomass fuel sources on at the Cambus Maintenance Facility on Wednesday, June, 7, 2017.

After consistent budget cuts, Reynolds proposes funding boost for Iowa regent universities

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter January 15, 2019

DES MOINES — The University of Iowa may see $12 million of increased funding to the university general fund by fiscal 2021, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ fiscal 2020-2021 budget proposal released...

Julia Shanahan. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds waves on the Iowa House floor after she finished her Condition of the State address Jan. 15.

Reynolds proposes restoring voting rights to convicted felons in Condition of the State

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 15, 2019

UPDATED with interview remarks from Gov. Kim Reynolds DES MOINES — Redemption and renewed opportunities for people convicted of crimes emerged as a prominent theme in Gov. Kim Reynolds’ first Condition...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address in the House chamber of the State Capitol Building in Des Moines on Jan. 15, 2019. In the address, her first as an elected governor, she largely outlined bipartisan initiatives which have received widespread support.

‘The future is now,’ Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says in Condition of the State

Daily Iowan Staff, Politics Reporters January 15, 2019

DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her second Condition of the State address on Jan. 15 — her first as an elected governor. Reynolds laid out mental health, education, correctional reform,...

Secretary of State Paul Pate addresses members of the media at the Kim Reynolds watch party at the Hilton in Des Moines on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018.

Iowa gun-rights amendment hits setback because of ‘bureaucratic oversight error’

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 14, 2019

DES MOINES — Iowa GOP lawmakers learned Monday morning that a Republican-led initiative to add the right to bear arms to the Iowa Constitution will be set back until at least 2022 because of a “bureaucratic...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig poses for a photo in his office in Des Moines on Jan. 14, 2019.

Partial U.S. government shutdown impacts Iowa agriculture

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter January 14, 2019

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said Monday that the partial government shutdown in Washington, which will enter its 25th day on Tuesday, has had consequences for Iowa farmers. States...

The Iowa Legislature gaveled in Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to start the 2019 legislative session. Top issues Republican leadership and area legislators have identified include reducing taxes and government oversight, mental health, and felon-voting reform.

2019 Iowa legislative session gavels in with focus on bipartisan cooperation

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 14, 2019

DES MOINES  — The halls of the State Capitol bustled with anticipation on Jan. 14 as state legislators, officials, and staff settle in for the 2019 legislative session. Monday marked the first...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson scores on a fake field goal during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

Hockenson declares for NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 14, 2019

Both of Iowa's starting tight ends are going pro. T.J. Hockenson announced Monday that he will skip his junior and senior seasons with the Hawkeyes and enter the NFL Draft. "After tremendous thought...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Carver College of Medicine, UIHC aim to retain in-state students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 14, 2019

Although the majority of slots in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine are reserved for in-state students, many have continually opted to leave the state for their residencies, a pattern that...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson tries to block a shot during a women's basketball game against Iowa State University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

Hawkeye women look to improve shooting to beat Gophers

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 13, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball hopes to bounce back against No. 18 Minnesota tonight in the Twin Cities. The No. 17 Hawkeyes suffered their fourth loss of the season to Purdue on Jan. 10. Typically a team...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

4 UI provost finalists to visit campus, after 2 years of no permanent UI provost

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor January 13, 2019

Nearly two years since the departure of former University of Iowa Provost Barry Butler in 2017, the UI has invited finalists for the position to visit the campus. The UI announced on Jan. 10 that four...