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ACLU Legal Director Rita Bettis speaks to the press following a hearing on the fetal-heartbeat law at the Polk County Courthouse on Friday, December 7, 2018. The decision on whether or not to put the bill into effect that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, around six weeks, could take up to 60 days. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Hearing over fetal-heartbeat law held in Polk County

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
December 7, 2018
The Yellow Cab of Iowa City's dispatch is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

UISG to pair with Yellow Cab to provide airport shuttle service

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
December 7, 2018
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, speaks during the Eastern Iowa Legislator Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The event, hosted by The Daily Iowan Ethics and Politics Initiative and Iowa Watch, featured a panel of five eastern Iowa state legislators.

Kaufmann: ‘Zero, nada, zilch’ support for changes to state employee retirement rules in 2019 session

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
December 6, 2018
Cannabis Cup California has been either postponed or canceled. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Expansion of Iowa’s medical marijuana program a likely upcoming legislative issue

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
November 29, 2018
Kid Captain Garret Schuster watches his football get signed during Iowa Football Kids' Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.

Kid Captain shines as a competitive dancer

Elianna Novitch, News Reporter
November 21, 2018
Students present a group project during a One Community, One Book class at the Oakdale prison on Oct. 25. The class is offered once a year through the UI Center for Human Rights.

UI students learn alongside inmates through college in prison program

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
November 13, 2018
The pedestrian mural is seen in the tunnel by Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. The mural will be decommissioned in November.

Student-created murals decommissioned before being painted over

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 29, 2018
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) addresses a rally at Old Brick in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Sen. Kamala Harris debuts in Iowa City ahead of midterms

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 23, 2018
Members of UISG and GPSG join for a meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

UISG making changes to airport shuttle service

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 23, 2018
Kid Captain Christopher Turns smiles front of his banner during Iowa Football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Each child's story will be featured throughout the 2018 Iowa football season.

Kid Captain received best birthday gift ever — a kidney transplant

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 18, 2018
Tim Gannon speaks at the Democratic Gala on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Des Moines. Gannon is the Democratic candidate for Secretary of Agriculture.

Ex-USDA official Tim Gannon eyes Iowa ag-secretary office

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 17, 2018
Secretary of State Paul Pate runs for re-election to refine initiatives

Secretary of State Paul Pate runs for re-election to refine initiatives

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 14, 2018
Efforts to attract the youth vote continue as Election Day approaches

Efforts to attract the youth vote continue as Election Day approaches

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 9, 2018
A student registers to vote on Sept. 21, 2018.

How to vote early for the midterm elections

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 7, 2018
Crew members take photos of the art projected onto the Old Capitol on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. International light artist Gerry Hofstetter chose the building as a backdrop to feature artwork included in his “Light Art Grand Tour USA.”

Swiss artist to light up the Old Capitol for unique showcase

Elianna Novitch, News Reporter
October 4, 2018
Jill Trumm, Associate Director of the Academic Advising center, discusses MyPlan during the MyPlan and Sample Plan lecture in the Big Ten Theater at the IMU on Sept. 26, 2018. Sample Plans provide example four-year plans for most majors, while MyPlan will provide a new viewing tool for students looking to plan their path of study at Iowa. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan).

New MyUI tools aim to help students with long-term planning

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
October 1, 2018
Rep. Dave Loebsack looks to address rural broadband access, veterans’ mental health care

Rep. Dave Loebsack looks to address rural broadband access, veterans’ mental health care

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
September 26, 2018

NextGen America founder visits UI to engage youth voters

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
September 20, 2018
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann poses for a portrait on Sept. 14, 2018 in Iowa City at the Adler Journalism Building.

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann highlights cannabis, bipartisanship in run for fourth term

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
September 19, 2018
UI President Bruce Harreld delivers his announcement during the Board of Regents meeting on September 13, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

University of Iowa enrollment down after intentional growth management

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
September 13, 2018
The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Civil-rights groups push for legislation that would ban racial profiling in Iowa

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
September 7, 2018
Mollie Tibbetts

How the death of UI student Mollie Tibbetts became a national story

Elianna Novitch and Sarah Watson
September 5, 2018
Tony Branch from the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County speaks to an inquiring student at the student Organization Fair in the IMU on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.

UI student organizations participate in recruitment fair after being deregistered

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
August 31, 2018
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The event raises money for veterans charities and provides a platform for state and national Republican officials to speak.

Iowa considers implementing employee-verification system after Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
August 28, 2018
Professor Russell Ganim (right), President of the University of Iowa Faculty Senate, leads a discussion with forum attendees during the provost search committee open forum in the IMU on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.

University of Iowa provost search holds first open forum

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
August 23, 2018
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, responds to questions from the crowd at a Town Hall meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

After Tibbetts’ death, politicians call for immigration action

Sarah Watson and Elianna Novitch
August 23, 2018
The Planned Parenthood-Iowa City Health Center is seen on Monday, July 9, 2018.

No exceptions: Group seeks to join abortion suit

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter
August 23, 2018
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
Former state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announces the appointment of Bruce Harreld as the new UI president during a meeting in the IMU on Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the UI.

UI could be removed from AAUP sanction list

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
May 8, 2018
Director Mary Cohen instructs the Oakdale Community Choir at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center on March, 20, 2018. The choir consists of both inmates and outside volunteers. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

College prison program to bring undergrads and inmates together

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
May 7, 2018
RVAP is pictured on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

RVAP reflects on 45 years of service

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
May 3, 2018
DI alums use learned skills in law

DI alums use learned skills in law

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 27, 2018
Presidental Candiate Hira Mustafa speaks at the UISG Presidental debate at the Shambaugh Auditorium on March 22nd, 2018. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

UISG election results certified, certification process divisive

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 24, 2018
Professor Anne Sand discusses her low wages during the "We Are the Majority" Protest on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Faculty members and students marched for nontenured faculty's rights and handed a petition with nearly 200 signatures to the President's Office with demands from professors for better wages and health care. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Nontenured faculty demand fair treatment from UI

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 18, 2018
A participant dances at the 24th Annual University of Iowa Powwow and Round Dance on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Powwow, hosted by the Native American Student Association, celebrated American-Indian traditions of song and dance. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

24th annual UI Powwow and first Native student visit day work to support recruitment and retention

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 16, 2018
Student candidates speak at the Independent Senator Forum at the IMU on Monday, March 26. The UISG election period starts March 28. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Contested UISG election leaves seats reserved for independent senators unfilled

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 10, 2018
DI alum Glenn Townes remains passionate about journalism

DI alum Glenn Townes remains passionate about journalism

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 5, 2018
RVAP is pictured on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Sexual Assault Activism Month prompts action to go along with awareness

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 5, 2018
Members of UI's SURGE Party speak in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI SURGE Party found responsible for falsification of campaign finance records, not responsible for alleged intimidation

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
March 30, 2018
An ambulance takes away a intoxicated drinker at east Washington St. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Medical amnesty continues to advance in Iowa Legislature

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
March 29, 2018
Student Collective Party looks to better connect UISG with students if elected

Student Collective Party looks to better connect UISG with students if elected

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
March 27, 2018
From left: Katherine Baer, Nate Robinson, Ben Nelson, and Zahra Aalabdulrasul, members of the UISG ticket Empower Iowa pose for portraits in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, March 19, 2018. Empower Iowa is one of four groups on the ticket for the 2018-19 year UISG elections. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Empower Iowa brings experience, perspective to UISG campaign

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
March 22, 2018
Audit reveals discrepancies in UI emergency preparedness

Audit reveals discrepancies in UI emergency preparedness

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
March 9, 2018
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a Johnson County Republicans event in Coralville at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Iowa Gov. Reynolds spoke to Republican constituents who had a minimum donation of $25 per individual to attend, $125 to host, and $500 to sponsor. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Free-speech bill moves to Iowa House following lawsuit against UI

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
March 7, 2018
People gather in room 302 of Schaeffer Hall on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Supplemental instruction at the University of Iowa assists in retention and degree progress

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
March 1, 2018
From left: Iowa City High School junior Olivia Lusala and senior Eden Knoop lead a protest on the Pentacrest on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The protest was sparked after news of another school shooting, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL on, Feb. 14. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Universities back high school students protesting gun violence

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 27, 2018
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld listens during a meeting in the Reiman Ballroom of the ISU Alumni Center in Ames on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. The Board of Regents will have a full board meeting on Feb. 23. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

University of Iowa wrestles with grad, retention gaps

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 26, 2018
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld listens during a meeting in the Reiman Ballroom of the ISU Alumni Center in Ames on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. The Board of Regents will have a full board meeting on Feb. 23. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

UI addresses retention and graduation rates revealed in new report

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 22, 2018
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UISG backs first-generation summit

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 21, 2018
The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Student leaders urge legislators, administrators to consider holistic cost of being a student

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 14, 2018
Rainy Tuesday on the University of Iowa campus. Old Capital on October 14th, 2014.(DailyIowan/AnnaKilzer)

UISG helps fund program that aims to help with completion rates at the University of Iowa

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 7, 2018
Christian student organization temporarily reinstated in fight with University of Iowa

Christian student organization temporarily reinstated in fight with University of Iowa

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 6, 2018
FILE - In this, Saturday, September 3, 2016 file photo, groups of Iowa fans cheer as a man does a keg stand before the first home game of the season 2016 season. Greek leaders at the University of Iowa have issued a ban on events with alcohol in the greek community. (Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan, file)

Limited alcohol for greek life under pilot program

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 2, 2018
Newly presented cardboard dumpsters are seated behind the Three Towers apartment complex at 313 S. Gilbert St. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Iowa City City Council passed a mandate in Nov. 2016 requiring all rental units of four tenants or more to provide recycling services. This resolution will be enforced by the end of 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Recycling to be offered at all apartment buildings by end of this year

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
January 29, 2018
ICPD investigator Scott Stevens conducts a mock interview with a DI reporter for a photo illustration on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2017. The ICPD was just awarded a 450,000 dollar grant to help fight domestic and sexual assault. (James Year/ The Daily Iowan)

ICPD grant to assist in domestic violence response

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
January 25, 2018
during Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol building in Des Moines on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017. Hawkeye Caucus is a day to showcase the accomplishments of the University of Iowa community. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

UISG ramps up advocacy in start of legislative session

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
January 18, 2018
Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

New Hawkeye Meal Share program receives large number of donations

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
January 16, 2018
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Kid Captain for Wisconsin game the definition of a comeback

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
November 10, 2017
Behind the scenes at the Homecoming concert

Behind the scenes at the Homecoming concert

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
October 5, 2017
UISG President Jacob Simpson responds to a question during a UISG townhall meeting at the Danforth Chapel on September 25, 2017. UISG members fielded questions on the proposed tuition increases, availability of housing in Iowa City and other concerns from members of the student body who attended. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UISG addresses housing, tuition, more at first-ever town hall

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
September 26, 2017
UISG President Jacob Simpson and Vice President Lilian Sanchez pose for a photo after the student government election results were announced at the IMU on Friday, April 14, 2017. Simpson and Sanchez won the presidential ticket for Bridge UI along with 38 senators. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

UISG to address affordability at first town hall

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
September 25, 2017
University President Bruce Harreld adresses members of the UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Harreld spoke about the need for cooperation between student leaders and administrators as well as the challenges faced by the university following budget cuts by the state legislature. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld addresses students’ role in shared governance

Marissa Payne and Elianna Novitch
September 20, 2017
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during a UISG meeting in the University Capitol Center on Tuesday. Harreld spoke to student senators during their first meeting of the 2017-18 school year. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld addresses UISG about issues facing campus

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
August 23, 2017
The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Making a difference at the UI

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2017
Dancers of UI Dance Club on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017. The organization's fourth annual Benefit Show donated all proceeds to the DEA Youth Dance Program, which provides after-class dance classes to inner city youth. Guest artists of the show included Iowa Andhi, Re-FL3X, Bayo Ajose, and Lone Tree Dance Team. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Dancing through any separations

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
May 10, 2017
Ben Smith/contributed

UISG election results announced

Elianna Novitch, Elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 14, 2017
UI student Joe Reed speaks during a debate between independent senators in the Iowa Theatre in the IMU on Monday, April 10, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Indie candidates cover issues in UISG election

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
April 11, 2017
Herky the Hawk doing some crowdsurfing during Power Hour in the 23rd Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/James Year)

Power Hour boosts energy and morale

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 4, 2017
Dance Marathon merchandise could be found near the Ground Floor of the Iowa Memorial on Saturday, Feb, 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Merchandise contributes to fundraising

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 4, 2017
After 13 hours of dancing, participants line up for breakfast in the River Room at the IMU on February 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Refueling For the Kids

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 4, 2017
Dancers reach the halfway point of the 23rd Dance Marathon on February 4, 2017.(The Daily Iowan/file)

Halfway there

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 4, 2017
Dancers observe visuals of former Dance Marathon kids who have passed away during the ninth hour of the 23rd Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Emotions run high, as Dancing in Our Hearts kids are remembered

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 4, 2017
UI freshman Mina Rao swabs her month at the bone marrow table during the 5th hour of the 23 Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

A peculiar donation

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 4, 2017
Different colored ribbons sit on display to represent cancer during the 1st hour of the 23 Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Dance Marathon families honored in color

Elianna Novitch, Elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 3, 2017
UI students cheer during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. There are over 220 families in attendance this year. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hour 1 of Dance Marathon commences

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
February 3, 2017
In Dance Marathon for life

In Dance Marathon for life

Elianna Novitch, elianna-novitch@uiowa.edu
January 26, 2017
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