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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eight Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

Immigration legislation stalled in the U.S. Senate, Chuck Grassley says in Des Moines

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter August 17, 2018
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, commented on immigration issues and legislative efforts at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch speaks during the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference. He discussed his life as a Supreme Court Justice and his friendships with his colleagues.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch: ‘Just because you disagree, doesn’t mean you have to be disagreeable’

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter August 17, 2018
At the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines on Friday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch provided insight on his first year on the nation's highest court.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018. Sessions spoke to a group of judges supporting President Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh.

In Des Moines judicial conference, transparency in battle to confirm Brett Kavanaugh comes to forefront

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter August 17, 2018

DES MOINES — Judge Brett Kavanaugh may become the next Supreme Court justice in the near future, said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a Aug. 17 address to attendees of the 8th Circuit Judicial...

Vice President Mike Pence listens to a briefing by acting Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost at the El Centro Border Patrol station in San Diego on April 30, 2018. (Alejandro Tamayo/Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

VP Pence in Des Moines: Trump administration ‘just getting started’ on strengthening U.S. economy

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor August 15, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence makes another stop in Iowa to promote GOP tax policy and its benefits to American workers.
Vice President Mike Pence speaks at an event in Des Moines, Iowa promoting Trump's tax-cutting policies on Wednesday Aug. 15.

VP Pence on Mollie Tibbetts: ‘You’re in the hearts of every American’

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief August 15, 2018

During his America First Policies event to promote President Trump’s tax-cutting policies at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines on Aug. 15, Vice President Mike Pence talked...

November 2017 file photo. (Jared Krauss for the Daily Iowan)

Public forum held on city deer-reduction plan

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief August 14, 2018

City Hall was packed full of people on the night of Aug. 14 to discuss the future of the Iowa City deer population. In a public-forum, members of the city’s “deer committee” and Iowa City residents...

Missing posters for UI student Mollie Tibbetts are seen in Iowa City on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Tibbetts went missing between July 18 and 19, in Brooklyn, Iowa.

New website established in Mollie Tibbetts case

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief August 13, 2018

A new website has been established in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of Mollie Tibbetts. The public can head to findingmollie.iowa.gov to submit anonymous tips or to sign up...

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

Primary to be held ahead of special election to fill vacant Iowa City City Council seat

August 10, 2018

Iowa City voters will mark their ballots on two occasions to elect a new city councilor now that at least three candidates have filed to fill a vacant City Council at-large seat. Having more than two...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Colin Cowherd praises Nate Stanley, calls him top-10 QB in nation

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 9, 2018

Colin Cowherd, Fox Sports’ host of “The Herd” radio show, hasn’t been Iowa's biggest fan in the past, referring to the football program as “the fake ID of college football,” among other pleasantries. On...

Q+A: Grey Area music festival host discusses Iowa’s music scene and event planning

Q+A: Grey Area music festival host discusses Iowa’s music scene and event planning

Natalie Betz, Arts Reporter August 9, 2018

From longtime record-store manager to organizer of a music festival, Luke Tweedy is no stranger to the Iowa music scene. Aside from co-running a recording studio, Flat Black Studios, and clothing store,...

Iowa City City Council District B candidate Ryan Hall speaks during the UISG City Council Forum in the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The event gave students and community members the opportunity to ask city council candidates about various issues. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Ryan Hall launches second bid for Iowa City City Council

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor August 8, 2018

After an unsuccessful campaign for the Iowa City City Council in 2017, University of Iowa student Ryan Hall announced on Aug. 6 at City Hall that he will mount another bid for the council. Hall is a...