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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.

2018 in Iowa politics

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter December 13, 2018

MARCH: State budget cuts hit regent universities Following cuts to the state Board of Regents in the fiscal 2017 budget, Gov. Kim Reynolds approved $10.9 million in additional budget cuts to be equally...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks during a press conference in the IMU on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

4 UI fraternities lose registered student org status, 6 on probation

Kayli Reese, News Editor December 13, 2018

The University of Iowa on Thursday removed Delta Chi, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s status as registered student organizations following the UI’s removal of Kappa Sigma’s status on Wednesday....

Couples and friends sit, walk, and talk in the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Freddy’s and Panera Bread comes to the Old Capitol Town Center, Office of Sustainability moves out

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter December 13, 2018

The Old Capitol Town Center will see new additions next semester with two chain restaurants, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Panera Bread, moving in. Kevin Digmann, general manager of...

Volunteer Coach Jake Hulett watches the Orioles play the Central City Wildcats on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Orioles 63-22 in the rivalry game dubbed "The Tractor Bowl" and regained ownership of the heralded Tractor Bowl trophy.

Small town to Kinnick: Former Hawkeye returns home to help coach eight-man football

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 13, 2018

The name Jake Hulett might not be familiar to most Iowa football fans, but it means a great deal to some Hawkeyes up in Springville, Iowa — a town of slightly more than 1,000 people northeast of Cedar...

Bernadine Franks, a 67-year-old upcoming UI graduate, poses for a portrait in Wild Bill's Coffeeshop on Tuesday, December 12, 2018. Franks made a promise to her mother she would graduate college and now she is earning a degree in social work.

67-year-old woman to graduate the UI on Saturday

Josie Fischels, News Reporter December 13, 2018

More than 50 years ago, Bernadine Franks made a promise. “I was a pretty good student in school,” Franks said. “[My mom] just wanted more for me and knew I was capable of doing more than I had to...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Industrial hemp legalization gaining momentum in Iowa

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter December 13, 2018

In addition to being at the forefront of national agricultural conversation with the sprawling 2018 farm bill, industrial hemp legislation is likely on the horizon for the upcoming Iowa legislative session. Iowa...

A farmer harvests corn near Washington, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Congress passes farm bill, solidifying a 5-year budget for agriculture and food assistance programs

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter December 12, 2018

Nearly three months since its deadline passed, both chambers of Congress approved a finalized version of the 2018 Farm Bill. The farm bill is a sprawling piece of legislation renewed every five years that...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI fraternity Kappa Sigma loses status as registered student organization

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor December 12, 2018

The University of Iowa has removed Kappa Sigma Beta-Rho's status as a registered student organization for violating policies on hazing and alcohol. The Kappa Sigma International Fraternity also voted to...

On Tuesday, December 12, 2018 Student organization COGS staged a work-in in the IMU.

COGS woes regents’ contract proposal, says it leaves out important items

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 12, 2018

The state Board of Regents’ contract proposal for the University of Iowa’s graduate employees’ union included a policy on wages, but not other items such as sick-leave policy, paid leave, and working...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in an interview in the President's Office on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks state funding, student life

DI Staff December 12, 2018

The Daily Iowan: In November, the regents approved the UI’s request to close the Labor Center and other centers and institutes, and community members continue to protest the decision in hopes of securing...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Hawkeye offense making aerial strides

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 12, 2018

In former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Greg Davis’ final game at the helm, Iowa produced just 226 yards of offense in its 30-3 loss to Florida in the 2017 Outback Bowl. Iowa’s ground game did what...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Iowa City residents to get larger curbside recycling containers this month

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 11, 2018

In an attempt to encourage residents to recycle, the city of Iowa City has begun distributing new recycling containers to residents to replace the old ones. The new 65-gallon containers will have blue...