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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Rylee Wilson

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor

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Rylee Wilson is a Managing Editor at The Daily Iowan. She has previously worked as a news editor, news reporter, and politics reporter for the DI. She is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and political science.

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Michelle Kenyon, director of Field to Family, speaks about the organization’s mission at the grand opening of Field to Family at Table to Table on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019.

Field to Family Food Hub creates a wholesale option for local food

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
October 3, 2019
Oasis manager Joe Kapp runs an order to a customer on Monday, September 30, 2019. As of October 1, Oasis has been open for fifteen years. To celebrate, they’re donating a portion of their sales to a different non profit organization in Iowa City for the first fifteen days of October.

Oasis celebrates 15 years of flavor in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 30, 2019
Senator Zach Wahls answers questions during a Youth in Politics Forum at The Englert Theatre on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

Iowa legislators highlight voter ID laws at an Iowa City forum

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 26, 2019
Plants in a greenhouse are seen at Sundog Farm & Local Harvest CSA on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

Veggies Rx brings Johnson County farmers and food pantries together

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 24, 2019
Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

#IowaSim19 – How a video game is raising money for Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 24, 2019
Attendees observe Jean Metzinger's "Two Nudes in a Garden" during a Pointillism workshop at the Stanley Art Museum on Saturday March 9. The event was a collaboration between the art and theater department.

Saturdays at the Stanley offer a personal look at the UI’s art museum

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 23, 2019
Participants fend off the rain during the 2019 Iowa Miles for Myeloma Run/Walk at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area on Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Iowa Miles for Myeloma creates a community of survivors in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 22, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks with locals during a campaign visit for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in North Liberty on Friday, September 20, 2019.

Photos: Warren meets with North Liberty mobile home residents, visits Hamburg Inn No 2

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 20, 2019
Iowa City police issue warrant for Tate High student who reportedly brought firearm to school

Iowa City police issue warrant for Tate High student who reportedly brought firearm to school

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 19, 2019
The University of Iowa TV Writing Club I seen working on a set of spec scripts in the Iowa Memorial Union on Sunday, September 15th, 2019.The TV Writing Club is a new organization bringing students together who are interested in screenwriting.

From the UI to Hollywood: TV club writes their own script

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 16, 2019
Christine Grant Elementary is seen on Thursday, August 29, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Christine Grant Elementary opens its doors to students in North Liberty

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 11, 2019
The corner of South Gilbert and Prentiss Street is seen on September 11, 2019. The southwest corner is where the proposed building will be located.

Proposed Riverfront Crossings development awaits Iowa City City Council approval

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 11, 2019
Kid Captain Jackson Tijerina talks to a reporter at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Jackson Tijerina thrives with help of experimental treatment

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 5, 2019
Ashish Mishra and Varun Monga pose for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Thursday. The pair met through cycling when Mitra biked 1,000 miles across Iowa to raise money for sarcoma.

UI physician teams up with local cyclist to raise money for sarcoma research and activism

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 5, 2019
The Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences is seen on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Femineers combine art and technology for young women

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
August 27, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

University of Iowa research lights the way for root canal healing

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
August 26, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

High-risk drinking falls at UI, still above national average, data show

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
August 1, 2019
The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI reaches highest level of external research funding in history

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 31, 2019
Members of Basketball Divorce Court pose for a portrait on July 25, 2019. Basketball Divorce Court is a local band from Iowa City that performs a range of genres including post-punk and emo. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Basketball Divorce Court scores in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 30, 2019
Professor of Physical Therapy Kathleen Sluka poses in front of her artwork in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on July 29, 2019. Her artwork focuses on the life of cells. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI professor brings art and science together in new exhibit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 29, 2019
Former President of the University of Iowa Sandy Boyd reads from his memoir at the Iowa City Public Library on July 28, 2019. Boyd memoir is titled A Life on the Middle West’s Never-Ending Frontier. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Sandy Boyd reflects on a lifetime of scholarship, leadership at the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 28, 2019
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-M.N., addresses members during the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Amy Klobuchar advocates for labor rights in Iowa City stop

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 25, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

UIHC seeks to raise level of patient satisfaction

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 24, 2019
A book is displayed on July 19, 2019 as part of the Moving Stories exhibit in the UI Special Collections located in the Main Library. The exhibit, curated by Micaela Terronez, uses a variety of sources to tell the stories of people who have immigrated to America and the impact they have had on their communities. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI alum’s exhibit tells stories of migration in Iowa, beyond

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 23, 2019
City Hall is seen on July 17, 2019. A variety of city government departments are housed within the building’s walls alongside the Iowa City City Council, which holds meetings in Emma J. Harvat Hall.

Iowa City introduces new hate-crime ordinance

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 22, 2019
Governor of Washington Jay Inslee speaks with professors during his meeting with several non-tenured faculty members at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City on July 15, 2019. Faculty members spoke with Inslee about some of the concerns they have regarding pay and job security. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Jay Inslee outlines higher-education plans to UI faculty

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 15, 2019
Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg talks with voters during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

2020 candidates rally Iowa Democrats at Zach Wahls’ fundraiser

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 14, 2019
Professor Kayla Fitzke stands outside the Lindquist Center for a portrait on Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

UI research promotes early intervention for service members’ mental health

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 10, 2019
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Large visual poetry collection moves into UI Special Collections

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 10, 2019
UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 9, 2019
IC grocery stores slice off butcher departments

IC grocery stores slice off butcher departments

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 7, 2019
University of Iowa professor William Barnhart sits in his office located in Trowbridge Hall on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI professor uses satellites to improve earthquake response

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
July 1, 2019
Gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa).

Former Iowa City mayor runs for Iowa House in special election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 30, 2019
A young attendee speaks to the school board during an Iowa City school board meeting at the Professional Development Center on March 27, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

IC School District proposes sustainability resolution

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 26, 2019
Safety equipment is displayed in the UIHC Safety Store inside of the Stead Family Children's Hospital on Friday, June 6, 2019(Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Children’s Hospital Safety Store allows parents affordable access to injury prevention

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 25, 2019
Different types of plants are grown in a planter outside of Van Allen Hall on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Planters like this one are found around the Downtown Iowa City Area. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

New planters encourage residents to brew their own tea

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 24, 2019
Gibson Square is seen on May 1, 2019. Gibson Square will be the sight of the new Stanley Art Museum. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

New Stanley Campus Council to connect students with art on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 19, 2019
The University of Iowa Library is seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Facing rising subscription costs, UI Libraries cancels more than 800 journal, database subscriptions

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 18, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

State board: Regents engaged in bad-faith negotiations with COGS

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 18, 2019
New bike lanes improve commute to University of Iowa campus

New bike lanes improve commute to University of Iowa campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 12, 2019
The shovels used for the at the Stanley Museum of Art ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony are seen on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

New Stanley Art Museum breaks ground, ‘beginning of the end’ in flood recovery

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 11, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Interim Provost Sue Curry listen to a presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Three more years: Iowa regents extend Harreld’s contract until 2023

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
June 6, 2019
Attendees clap after one of the volunteering speakers on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness organized this rally to speak about the injustice that students with disabilities face on campus.

Students rally for disability awareness and inclusion on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
May 1, 2019
Outdoor picnic tables sit empty and snow-covered in front of the IMU on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

UISG votes to end 24 hour IMU access, passes new internal operational budget

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 30, 2019
University of Iowa Arborist Andrew Dahl motions to a crop of garlic mustard weeds in the wooded area outside the Boyd Law Library on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Volunteers fight invasive garlic mustard

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 29, 2019
Graduate student Aiden Bettine with a Trans Oral History kit at the UI Main Library on April 29, 2019. The kits are distributed to various locations in Iowa so that transgendered/nonbinary individuals can record their stories.

Transgender Oral History Project celebrates and preserves trans history in Iowa

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 29, 2019
J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

UI names J. Martin Scholtz as new vice president for Research

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 25, 2019
Junior fiction books rest on shelves at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Library offers summer reading program in 6 languages to increase accessibility

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 21, 2019
New certificate allows students to explore careers in nonprofit work

New certificate allows students to explore careers in nonprofit work

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 21, 2019
Faculty Forward members protest during the state Board of Regents meeting in the Levitt Center on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Faculty Forward cuts into regents’ meeting to protest, call for sick-leave bank

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 18, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

University of Iowa students restore native prairies for monarch migration

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 16, 2019
Runners approach the finish line during the River Run marathon at Kinnick Stadium on Sunday Apr. 29, 2018. Runners participated in a 5K beginning at Northwest Junior High School in Coralville and ending by Kinnick, where runners could get refreshments and visit the field.

River Run celebrates 40 years of running for a cause

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 11, 2019
UISG president-elect, Noel Mills, and vice president-elect, Sarah Henry, celebrate winning the 2019 UISG Executive ballot at the IMU on Monday, April 8, 2019. Ignite Iowa received the majority of votes at 1,568 or 53.28%. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Ignite Iowa wins UISG election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 8, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UISG election results to be announced Monday

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 7, 2019
UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 4, 2019
Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 100 years of sisterhood, support at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 4, 2019
Candidates talk to students during the UISG Independent and Constituency Senator Forum at the IMU on Tuesday.

UISG independent and constituency senator candidates share their ideas and platforms for the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 2, 2019
UISG Hira Mustafa looks on during discussion of a potential senate override to her veto on funding for the First Generation Summit at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

UISG votes to uphold veto on bylaw changes

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 2, 2019
Ignite Iowa presidential candidate Noel Mills (right) and vice presidential candidate Sarah Henry (left) pose for a portrait on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Ignite Iowa plans to bring change to the UI through transparency and equity

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 1, 2019
Presidential candidates (from left) Alexia Sánchez, Noel Mills, Dady Mansaray during the UISG presidential debate in Shambaugh auditorium in the Main Library on Monday, April 1, 2019. Presidential candidates answered a variety of questions involving alcohol harm reduction, sexual assault, and freedom of speech. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UISG presidential candidates debate platforms and campus issues

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 1, 2019
UI President Bruce Harreld speaks during the Homerathon on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday.

UI’s Homerathon brings Ancient Greek traditions to Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 27, 2019
UISG members listen during the UISG meeting in the Blackbox theater in the IMU on March 26, 2019. UISG discussed funding for Walk It Out, one of the biggest multicultural student organizations on campus, as it relates to the remaining funds UISG has.

UISG adds new student-athlete liaison

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 26, 2019
Naomi Marroquin, the Latin America leader for Walk It Out, addresses budget concerns during the UISG meeting in the Blackbox theater in the IMU on March 26, 2019. UISG discussed funding for Walk It Out, one of the biggest multicultural student organizations on campus, as it relates to the remaining funds UISG has.

UISG votes to fund annual Walk it Out multicultural fashion show

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 26, 2019
TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

TaJuan Wilson named third candidate for associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 25, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell
March 24, 2019
UISG, GPSG oppose new bill to end on-campus voting

UISG, GPSG oppose new bill to end on-campus voting

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 14, 2019
UISG discusses mental health during a meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019

UISG votes to support new mental-health initiatives

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 12, 2019
UISM members discuss funding for KRUI, the university radio station, at a meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

UISG votes to partially fund 25th UI Powwow

Kelsey Harrell and Rylee Wilson
March 12, 2019
UISG members debate legislature at a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday February 12 2019.

UISG passes resolution supporting fair trade at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 10, 2019
Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

UISG creates guide to help students navigate being ‘not-rich’ at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 7, 2019
Open Educational Resource program aims to increase textbook affordability for students

Open Educational Resource program aims to increase textbook affordability for students

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 6, 2019
Student Gardeners and volunteers help move the greenhouse at the UI Student Garden on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

UISG votes to partially fund new UI garden location

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 5, 2019
UISG Senator Alexia Sanchez (third from left) speaks during a UISG meeting in the IMU Black Box Theater on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

UISG passes budget for second First-Gen Summit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 27, 2019
Rusty the Giant Sloth poses for a portrait in the Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Rusty is a fitting tribute to the concept of Darwinism. (James Year/The Daily Iowan

Darwin Day workshop helps teachers to navigate controversial topics in the classroom

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 25, 2019
UISG Hira Mustafa looks on during discussion of a potential senate override to her veto on funding for the First Generation Summit at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

UISG upholds veto on First-Generation Summit funding following budget concerns

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 19, 2019
Members of the UISG meet in the Black Box Theater on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

First-Generation Summit Committee responds to UISG president’s veto

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 19, 2019
The University of Iowa College of Law's Boyd Law Building on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. The College of Law is the number 20 ranked law school in the country.

UI legal clinic helps felons apply to reinstate their voting rights

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 18, 2019
Members of UISG and GPSG join for a meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The annual meeting was initiated with a brief introduction by President Bruce Harreld. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

GPSG works with state legislators to increase professional student retention

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 18, 2019
UISG members debate legislature at a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday February 12 2019. (Grace Colton/ The Daily Iowan)

UISG to fund second ‘I’m the First’ First-Generation summit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 12, 2019
Children feed raisins to a goat during story time at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. This is Nova the goat's first appearance at the library.

Local goat kids around, facilitates story time

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 11, 2019
Citizens Police Academy draws increased enrollment

Citizens Police Academy draws increased enrollment

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 10, 2019
The LGBTQ Resource Center is seen on Januahry 16, 2019. The center is the future home of the newest branch of the UI Food Pantry.

LGBTQ Resource Center changes name to Pride Alliance Center to promote inclusion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 8, 2019
Selected pieces on display as part of the Ganary Books exhibition at the University of Iowa Main Library on Feb. 6.

New exhibit showcases the work of UI alum’s press

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 6, 2019
Patients and volunteers do the 'Hawkeye Wave' in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital during Dance Marathon 25 on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Group brings Dance Marathon to the kids at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 2, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI professor develops app to help the visually impaired with help from Microsoft

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
January 31, 2019
Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

Mini-marathons bring UI Dance Marathon to schools across Iowa

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
January 28, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

American Dream theme semester creates campus and community conversation

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
January 24, 2019
Arshaq Saleem, UIowa freshman, poses for a portrait on January 17, 2019. Saleem tied for chess state champion in 2018 and is the president of the University of Iowa's newly reinstated Chess Club.

Dedicated chess players bring chess club back to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
January 18, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI’s Institute for Vision Research receives $5 million gift for blinding eye disease

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
January 17, 2019
The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the IMU on Monday, January 14, 2019.

UI Museum of Art celebrates 50th anniversary

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
January 14, 2019
Maura Pilcher, Grant Wood Art Colony Director, poses for a portrait in the Visual Arts Building on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.

UI introduces new public art residency

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
January 14, 2019
The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen at the University Capitol Centre on Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign to bring African students to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
December 13, 2018
Students walk past at Burge Residence Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.

New Living Learning Community to provide support for first-generation students

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
December 10, 2018
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Veterans for Peace advocates for change with weekly Pentacrest protest

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
December 10, 2018
UI students design 3D printed prosthetics for kids in need

UI students design 3D printed prosthetics for kids in need

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
December 6, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

New student organization wants to bring fair trade to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
November 25, 2018
University of Iowa Dining Hall Chef Barry Greenberg poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. Barry just won Minor's Flavor Contest and has been rewarded with a trip to France, and $10,000.

UI chef wins $10K and a trip to France in major recipe competition

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
November 15, 2018
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