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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Senior Director of UI Wellness Megan Hammes poses for a portrait in her office on Feb. 28, 2020. The upcoming weight management program is designed for University of Iowa faculty.

University of Iowa liveWELL prepares for weight-management digital program geared toward faculty and staff

Riley Davis, News Reporter March 2, 2020

Over a decade since pilot tests began for a weight-management program on campus, University of Iowa Wellness, within University Human Resources is preparing to launch a new liveWELL initiative with an...

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.

Translator for Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect police interview seeks full payment

Kayli Reese March 2, 2020

The translator hired by the state to interpret a police interview with the man accused of murdering University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts is seeking the full compensation she says the state owes...

Former Mayor of South Bend Ind. Pete Buttigieg hosts a town hall at Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Building Armory on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020. Buttigieg is a democratic hopeful for the 2020 Presidential election.

Pete Buttigieg ends presidential bid

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 1, 2020

Pete Buttigieg dropped his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Sunday, failing to keep his campaign's momentum after narrowly winning the Iowa caucuses in early February. In South...

North Liberty woman suspected of driving under the influence

North Liberty woman suspected of driving under the influence

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 1, 2020

A North Liberty woman has been accused of driving under the influence for the third time.  Paige Anderson, 32, was charged Feb. 29 with third-offense OWI. According to the arrest affidavit,...

Iowa City woman accused of burglary from restaurant that fired her

Iowa City woman accused of burglary from restaurant that fired her

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 1, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been accused of stealing from a restaurant from which she was fired.  Erin McKenzie, 34, 2482 Lakeside Drive, was charged Feb. 29 with third-degree burglary.  According...

Cedar Rapids man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Cedar Rapids man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 1, 2020

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of bringing marijuana into the Johnson County Jail. Drake Brewster, 21, was charged Feb. 28 with driving with a denied/revoked license, possession of contraband...

Former Tippie College of Business Dean Sarah Gardial poses for a portrait in her office on one of her final days as dean of the college on Feb. 19, 2020. Gardial previously worked at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville before serving as a dean and professor at Iowa. She begins her position as Dean of Business at Belmont University today.

Tippie Dean Sarah Fisher Gardial reflects on tenure at the UI, role of women in business

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 1, 2020

Sarah Fisher Gardial promptly walked into High Ground Cafe at 7:30 a.m. The sun was slowly rising across the lacquered veneer tables that accent the coffee shop; one of Gardial’s go-to spots for...

Associate Professor of Education, David Johnson poses for a portrait in the Lindquist Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. His research, teaching, and service focus on how language policies impact educational opportunities for students in bilingual education and English language education programs.

UI and Iowa City schools address massive growth in English-language learners

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 28, 2020

Experts in the community and local schools are addressing the needs and resources for the growing population of English-language learners in the state of Iowa. The number of English-language learners...

Airport employees wear masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 as they work at the Sao Paulo International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

Amid rising coronavirus fears, UI cancels programs in South Korea, takes on role in testing

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 28, 2020

Although no cases of coronavirus have been reported in Iowa so far, the University of Iowa has issued further restrictions to study-abroad programs to countries impacted by the virus and is preparing...

On the Record: Feb. 28, 2020

On the Record: Feb. 28, 2020

February 28, 2020

On the Record recaps the top headlines of the week in the University of Iowa and Iowa City community. In this episode, reporter Annie Fitzpatrick guests to talk about a new bill introduced to the Iowa...

Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, speaks at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

LGBTQ bills fail to advance in Iowa Legislature

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 28, 2020

Most LGBTQ-related bills in the Iowa Legislature failed to advance through the funnel deadline, including bills aimed at banning conversion therapy as well as bills placing regulations on LGBTQ topics...

Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, introduces Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell alongside Johnson Country sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.

Johnson County sheriff launches bid for Iowa House District 73 seat

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 27, 2020

After 35 years in law enforcement, Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek announced Thursday he will run for the Iowa House District 73 seat, which encompasses all of Cedar County and eastern Johnson...

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