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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Trump agrees to end government shutdown without any border wall money

January 25, 2019

By Jennifer Haberkorn and Noah Bierman Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced a deal to temporarily end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, capitulating...

Iowa City police respond to alleged stabbing

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter January 25, 2019

Iowa City police responded to a report of an alleged stabbing Thursday evening, according to a news release from the City of Iowa City. The incident allegedly took place at 2913 Muscatine Ave. The release...

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Children’s Hospital receives donation of $6,000 worth of Legos

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 25, 2019

When former head basketball coach Mark Lofgren’s 2-year-old son was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma in 2016, he and his family were met with overwhelming support from their hometown of Riverdale, Illinois....

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

Legislators entertain possibility of financial literacy requirement

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 24, 2019

Iowa legislators have filed a bill that, should it pass, will require public-school students statewide to learn how to responsibly manage their money. In the past, legislators have attempted to implement...

Voters wait to vote at the University of Iowa Library.

Young voters in Iowa turned out in a decade-high rate in 2018

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 24, 2019

The 2018 election featured decade-high youth voter turnout rates for a midterm election and young Iowa voters surged the polls in higher rates than nationally, as revealed in a Jan. 9 report from the...

Supporters hold signs at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding DACA's rescission has been a highly controversial issue in national politics.

UI Dreamers remain safe but want permanent solution

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 24, 2019

Hawkeye Dreamers will not have to worry about leaving the U.S. for at least several more months after the Supreme Court on Tuesday took no action on a case concerning the legality of the Trump administration’s...

Iowa men’s basketball’s upset bid falls out of reach against Michigan State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 24, 2019

The upset was there. No. 19 Iowa led No. 6 Michigan State by 8 points early in the second half, and Carver-Hawkeye was on its feet, as loud as its been all season. Then the Spartans (18-2) threw...

Iowa forward Luka Garza #55 throws up a shot during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Cook, Garza produce in the paint, but Hawkeyes fall short

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 24, 2019

When Iowa faced Michigan State on Dec. 3, things turned bad quick. The Spartans pounded the rock into the paint to the tune of 48 points, far better than the Hawkeyes’ 20. Nick Ward posted 26 points...

Judge strikes down part of 2017 Iowa voter-ID law

Judge strikes down part of 2017 Iowa voter-ID law

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 24, 2019

A District 5C Court judge struck down a part of the 2017 voter-ID law that prevented Iowa county auditors from using an existing voter database to verify voters' identity. The bill, which was signed...

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

Bill to eliminate professor tenure reintroduced in Iowa Legislature

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 23, 2019

UPDATE Feb. 2: The legislation recently passed a three-member Senate Education subcommittee — the first procedural hurdle to becoming a state law. From there, the Senate Education Committee will need...