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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 9, 2018
A student registers to vote on Sept. 21, 2018.

How to vote early for the midterm elections

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

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

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

September 26, 2018

NextGen America founder visits UI to engage youth voters

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

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

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

September 7, 2018
Mollie Tibbetts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 7, 2018
RVAP is pictured on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

RVAP reflects on 45 years of service

May 3, 2018
DI alums use learned skills in law

DI alums use learned skills in law

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

April 24, 2018
Professor Anne Sand discusses her low wages during the

Nontenured faculty demand fair treatment from UI

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

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

April 10, 2018
DI alum Glenn Townes remains passionate about journalism

DI alum Glenn Townes remains passionate about journalism

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

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

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

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

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

March 22, 2018
Audit reveals discrepancies in UI emergency preparedness

Audit reveals discrepancies in UI emergency preparedness

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

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

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

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

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

February 22, 2018
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UISG backs first-generation summit

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

February 14, 2018
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