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Rachel Schilke, News Editor

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Rachel Schilke is one of the News Editors at The Daily Iowan. She is a junior at the University of Iowa studying Journalism and International Relations on the Conflict and Foreign Policy Track. Last year, she worked as a news reporter covering the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and local government.

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Cristhian Bahena Rivera leaves the courtroom after a hearing for the defense's motion to compel on July 15, 2021. The judge denied the motion on July 16. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Judge denies defense’s motion to compel in Rivera trial

July 16, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera sits beside defense attorney Jennifer Frese as she explains the defense's motion to compel on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A hearing on the motion for a new trial will be July 22, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

‘They’ve got buyer’s remorse’: Prosecution, defense disagree on motion to compel in Rivera trial

July 15, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera sentencing delayed as defense requests new trial, prosecution resists

July 15, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Two reports identify potential new suspect in murder of Mollie Tibbetts

July 12, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Judge denies motion for mistrial in trial over death of Mollie Tibbetts

June 5, 2021
Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

Hillcrest Residence Hall expected to see new capital improvements pending regents approval

June 2, 2021
A piece of land located near the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue as seen on Sunday, May 2, 2021. The land is being rezoned to make way for housing.

New four-story residential unit coming to Iowa City, pending regents approval

June 2, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Rivera trial: Cristhian Bahena Rivera found guilty of first-degree murder, defense to appeal

May 28, 2021
Assistant Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown cross examines Cristhian Bahena Rivera, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera trial: Jury enters deliberation to decide verdict

May 27, 2021
Defense attorney Chad Frese hands Dalton Jack, Mollie Tibbetts boyfriend, a phone record to review, while testifing for a second time, during Bahena Rivera's trail, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera trial: Defense calls first witnesses, Tibbetts’ boyfriend returns to testify

May 26, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera trial: Cristhian Bahena Rivera’s testimony suggests other individuals involved in Mollie Tibbetts’ death

May 26, 2021
Iowa State Medical Examiner Dr. Dennis Klein answers questions from the witness stand during Cristhian Bahena Rivera's trial, on Monday, May 24, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera trial: Prosecution rests its case, defense denied acquittal

May 24, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera listens to Poweshiek County Attorney Bart Klaver give his opening statement at his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Rivera trial: Blood found in Bahena Rivera’s car matches DNA of Mollie Tibbetts

May 22, 2021
Former Iowa City police officer Pamela Romero testifies as an image of near where the body of Mollie Tibbetts was found is shown on a monitor during the trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Bahena Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tibbetts. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Rivera trial: former Iowa City police officer among witnesses, translates interview, admission from defendant

May 20, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera listens to Poweshiek County Attorney Bart Klaver give his opening statement at his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Third day of Rivera trial begins with opening statement, witness testimonies

May 19, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera walks into the Poweshiek County courthouse for day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma. Bahena Rivera confessed to killing Molly Tibbetts last year but his attorneys filed a motion to suppress the confession because he was not properly read his Miranda warning during initial interviews with police.

Jury selected in Rivera trial, testimonies to begin in the case of the death of Mollie Tibbetts

May 18, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

‘It’s not going to be pleasant’: Prosecutor warns potential jurors for trial over the death of Mollie Tibbetts

May 17, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

After three years, trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, man accused of killing UI student Mollie Tibbetts, to begin May 17

May 12, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

Defense, prosecution file motions for court to consider in trial for death of Mollie Tibbetts

May 5, 2021
The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Barbara Wilson named next University of Iowa president

April 30, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Monday, April 10, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Student focused: UI Presidential Finalist Barbara Wilson’s career embraces building connections as a higher education leader

April 28, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Monday, April 10, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Student focused: UI Presidential Finalist Barbara Wilson’s career embraces building connections as a higher education leader

April 25, 2021
Student Kyleigh Harm receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

University of Iowa offers second Pfizer dose, vaccinates more than 2,000 students

April 23, 2021
Raneem Hamad (left) and Ala Mohamed (right) speak to the press before the Peoples Truth and Reckoning Commission meeting at the Chauncey Swan Park in Iowa City on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

‘For the people, by the people’: Iowa Freedom Riders, local community supporters kickoff Peoples Truth & Reckoning Commission

April 15, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Second UI presidential forum: University of Illinois System Executive Vice President Barbara Wilson emphasizes student voices, diverse team building

April 15, 2021
Contributed photo of Barbara Wilson, executive vice president and vice president of academic affairs for the University of Illinois system.

UI Presidential Search: Executive Vice President for the University of Illinois System Barbara Wilson named finalist

April 14, 2021
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccinations amid CDC recommendations

April 13, 2021
The UIHC is seen on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Former UIHC manager sues for gender bias

April 8, 2021
Community members speak during the Trans Day of Visibility rally at the Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The event was put on by the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library, and featured chalking and speeches by members of the community.

‘Trans rights are human rights’: Students, community members gather to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31, 2021
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19, the University of Iowa moved commencement online in March.

University of Iowa spring 2021 graduates to have in-person celebration in Kinnick Stadium

March 19, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

All Iowans may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine before May 1

March 12, 2021
A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Regents approve collective bargaining agreements with UI unions

March 12, 2021
The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

City councilor proposes temporarily suspending Truth and Reconciliation Commission

March 11, 2021
City of Iowa City Town Hall is seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Facilitator, commissioner resign from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

March 8, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Iowans with preexisting conditions to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

March 4, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC caregivers union asks Reynolds to call on regents to increase wages

February 25, 2021
The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

University of Iowa considers three models to change approach to campus safety

February 16, 2021
The Old Capitol from behind a snow fort wall, on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.

Wind Chill Advisory for University of Iowa community until Feb. 15

February 13, 2021
Contributed from the Johnson County Sheriff - Roy C. Browning

Trial delayed for fourth time for Roy Browning

February 12, 2021
A snow plow shovels snow on Clinton Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. A winter storm warning was issued for eastern Iowa.

Iowa City blasted by another winter storm

February 4, 2021
Vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are seen before they are injected, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, on the 12th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

United Kingdom strand of COVID-19 found in Johnson County

February 1, 2021
University of Iowa Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, poses for a portrait on Oct. 7.

Liz Tovar to assume permanent role as executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion

January 28, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Students advised not to call pharmacies, health care providers for COVID-19 vaccine

January 25, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa will supply PPE to students beginning Wednesday

January 13, 2021
Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

Iowa City extends mask mandate

January 11, 2021
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Dustin Liston sworn-in as new Iowa City police chief

January 11, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 16 new COVID-19 cases

January 6, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa reports 21 cases of COVID-19 among students, employees

January 4, 2021
Mollie Tibbetts

Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts delayed for third time

December 10, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa Freedom Riders denied seat on Iowa City City Council for second time

December 1, 2020
The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

Current chief of police, police captain to begin as interim co-directors of University of Iowa Department of Public Safety Dec. 1

November 29, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 18 new COVID-19 cases among faculty, students, staff

November 27, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

New Iowa City ordinance prohibiting biased policing passed first of three votes by city council

November 18, 2020
Illustration by Kate Doolittle

With cases rising, University of Iowa officials warn Iowa hospitals will soon be overwhelmed

November 15, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 79 new COVID-19 cases on campus

November 13, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Representatives from local government, cities, hospitals, school boards urge Iowans to prepare for rise in cases

November 12, 2020
N. William Hines Dean and Professor of Law, Kevin Washburn poses for a portrait at the Boyd Law Building on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020.

UI College of Law Dean takes leave to join Joe Biden’s transition agency review team

November 11, 2020
The United States Capital is seen in Washington DC on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

Iowa City native Chris Miller named acting U.S. secretary of defense

November 9, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa cancels spring youth programs, reports new COVID-19 cases

November 6, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Suspicious package outside Iowa City City Hall found to be paperwork-filled backpack

November 5, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Streets closed, Hawk Alert issued for suspicious package

November 4, 2020
As seen on Nov. 3, 2020. Wilton Community Center 1215 Cypress St.

Iowa sees record-breaking turnout results for 2020 with more than 1.6 million Iowans voting

November 4, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa will have two day-long instructional breaks in lieu of spring break

November 2, 2020
A fan takes a selfie with Vice President Mike Pence during his rally at the Des Moines International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Vice President Pence discussed several topics including religion, Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and the importance of voting. The election is in five days.

Pence holds rally in Des Moines, asks Iowans for ‘four more years’

October 29, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City police warns of a ‘Peeping Tom’

October 26, 2020
Ernst mostly true in claiming she is one of the most bipartisan senators

Ernst mostly true in claiming she is one of the most bipartisan senators

October 21, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa revises its face covering policy, reports new COVID-19 cases

October 16, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

Six University of Iowa greek chapters on interim probation

October 9, 2020
Provost Montse Fuentes speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Fuentes sat down to discuss new plans to improve support for first-generation students.

Former UI provost Montse Fuentes named finalist for Kent State provost position

October 5, 2020
The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa reports six new COVID-19 cases

October 5, 2020
Portrait of Hai Huynh

Hai Huynh elected as newest Coralville city councilor

September 30, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 36 new COVID-19 cases on campus

September 25, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Local disability support groups, ICPD working to implement de-escalation procedures

September 23, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 33 positive COVID-19 cases

September 21, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa reports 44 new cases of COVID-19 on campus.

September 18, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

City Manager seeks approval for new Iowa City police chief

September 17, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

September 16, 2020
The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

Iowa City City Council passes resolution to create Truth and Reconciliation Commission

September 16, 2020
The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa drops slightly in US News rankings

September 14, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City extends mask mandate until November

September 14, 2020
Coralville man accused of harassment, assault, and child endangerment

Coralville man accused of harassment, assault, and child endangerment

September 13, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Sexual assault reported at a fraternity

September 11, 2020
The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

City Council holds off on taser purchase amid protests against police funding

September 2, 2020
Iowa City man charged with criminal mischief

Iowa City man charged with criminal mischief

August 30, 2020
Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault and endangerment

Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault and endangerment

August 30, 2020
Coralville man accused of controlled substance violations

Coralville man accused of controlled substance violations

August 26, 2020
A group of friends sit at a picnic table outside Molly’s Cupcakes in Iowa City on Friday, August 21. With classes starting the following Monday, some people looked to go downtown to socialize before the start of school.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld ‘exceedingly disappointed’ in downtown businesses

August 25, 2020
Iowa City transient man accused of unauthorized possession of weapons

Iowa City transient man accused of unauthorized possession of weapons

August 24, 2020
Iowa City man accused of domestic abuse assault and burglary

Iowa City man accused of domestic abuse assault and burglary

August 24, 2020
University of Iowa freshman Patrick Houston and his father, Tim Houston load a cart for moving into a dorm in Iowa City on Thursday, August 20th, 2020. The university is currently attempting to adjust their housing and orientation plans around the Coronavirus pandemic to maintain health and safety. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

First-year Hawkeyes look towards an uncertain semester

August 23, 2020
North Liberty man accused of operating under the influence, serious injury by vehicle

North Liberty man accused of operating under the influence, serious injury by vehicle

August 23, 2020
Man accused of first-degree robbery, attempted murder

Man accused of first-degree robbery, attempted murder

August 23, 2020
Washington man accused of operating under the influence, interfering with officials

Washington man accused of operating under the influence, interfering with officials

August 23, 2020
West Branch man accused of domestic abuse assault, violating no contact

West Branch man accused of domestic abuse assault, violating no contact

August 23, 2020
Currier Residence Hall is seen on Friday, May 1, 2020.

‘I felt like a guinea pig’: student’s ‘awful’ quarantine experience prompts UI apology

August 20, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC warns against monoxide poisoning after derecho; 3,200 in Johnson County still without power

August 15, 2020
A split tree and a knocked down power line are seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. A severe weather storm swept through the city causing property damage.

Local utilities, Iowa City street management engage in around-the-clock repairs after storm

August 11, 2020
Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

University of Iowa resident assistants demand more transparency from campus administration

August 7, 2020
UI graduate student Ramin Roshandel poses for a portrait outside on Sunday Aug. 2 2020 outside Shaffer Hall. Roshandel is currently working on his Ph.D. in music composition.

University of Iowa international students dismayed by U.S. response to COVID-19

August 3, 2020

UI virtual-avatar program allows for equipment, activity testing for U.S. soldiers

July 28, 2020
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