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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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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
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