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EXCLUSIVE - Rep.
@CoryMillsFL
introduced a resolution today to impeach Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
Read more from me below |
@dcexaminer
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House Intel Committee says it got a classified briefing on situation in Ukraine today and calls for aid “now”
Comes as members are still waiting for bill text for Johnson’s four-pronged foreign aid package
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🚨 I am excited to announce I am moving into a new role as a Congressional reporter for
@dcexaminer
covering the House! I cannot wait to work alongside
@cami_mondeaux
on Capitol Hill. (1/2)
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🚨Personal update!!🚨
Upon graduation, I am moving to Washington D.C. to work as a press intern in our very own Senator Grassley’s office! I am so excited to head into this next chapter of my journalistic and professional career. Keep an eye out for some briefings from me😉
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I am so excited to announce that this summer I will be an intern at The Borgen Project!
@borgenproject
I will be writing articles about important global issues, such as poverty, healthcare, and water insecurity. I’m so thankful for this opportunity and cannot wait to get started!
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I am so excited to announce that I will be a 2020-2021 News Editor for
@TheDailyIowan
! Being able to do what I love everyday is incredible, and now I get the amazing opportunity to take that next step. So excited for this fall!
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you wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me
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Something my mother sent me today was beautiful and so relevant to my life right now, so I thought I’d share it with you. I know it will speak to you as it did to me💕
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📍Iowa Newspaper Awards!!
As
@TheDailyIowan
Senior Print Editor, I am so happy to announce that the DI won Best Feature Page, Best Use of Graphics, and Best Ad Designer, plus numerous other awards in several other categories, including General Excellence! So proud of everyone🥰
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Results are in for Johnson County: 86.05 percent turnout rate, with 84,108 of 97,739 registered voters showing up to vote.
71 percent: Biden
27 percent: Trump
69 percent: Greenfield
29 percent: Ernst
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✨personal news✨ This summer I am so happy to announce that I will be Summer Co-Editor of
@TheDailyIowan
alongside
@Robert_Read34
and this fall will serve as the DI’s Senior Print Editor. Can’t wait to see what summer and fall 2021 has in store for me!
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Lagrange is under construction.
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Hey University of Iowa students! I’m writing an article for
@TheDailyIowan
about the three models for reimagining campus safety with the UIPD. Did you attend the town halls and have a preference for which model the university should do? My DMs and email inbox is open, let’s chat!
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Some personal news: as my internship with
@GrassleyPress
comes to an end, I am so excited to announce that I’ll be joining
@dcexaminer
as a Breaking News Reporter! Cannot wait for this new opportunity!
email & DMs are open to story ideas, coffee recs, political takes📩
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One time some bitch put a random lock on my tennis locker so I tried to open it using one of Coach Byrd’s keys and I broke the key completely in half, and Coach Cooley had to come into the girl’s locker room to saw it off.
#lastnightasagriffin
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sometimes when my day is rough I just take my contacts out. I don’t need to see this all the shit smacking me in the face with 20/20 vision
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I am once again asking for Barstool to start attributing photos to the photographers who took them (great photo
@grace01801
!!)
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.
@NoLabelsOrg
chief strategist Ryan Clancy's message to Democrats and Republicans upset with their ballot access initiative:
Spend more time wondering why "voters are so hungry for [independent voices] in the first place."
More from me below:
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I will be at the Columbus Room in Union Station covering President Biden’s speech at 7 p.m. EST for
@dcexaminer
. Be sure to follow along for any updates and highlights.
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I will be following the trial over the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts for the next 10 days. Check my Twitter and
@TheDailyIowan
for updates this week and next.
The first day in the trial concerning the death of Mollie Tibbetts came to an end on Monday, with the prosecution warning potential jurors that the case will not be easy to discuss. As of Monday, no jurors were selected.
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Hi everyone! I’m working on a story for
@TheDailyIowan
on how internships and jobs for the summer have been cancelled due to COVID-19. If you or someone you know is experiencing this, please DM me, I’d love to talk to you!
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so incredibly proud of this paper. We did this guys!!
Today’s Front: Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
For full stories visit or pick up a copy on the stands today.
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#BREAKING
3 shot, including school employee, at a charter school in Des Moines, Iowa. More details and story to come
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Johnson County has (unofficially) set an all-time turnout record at over 80,000 voters. Includes returned absentee ballots and the 6 p.m. numbers.
@TheDailyIowan
#ElectionDay
🎇IT'S AN (UNOFFICIAL) NEW RECORD!🎇
Based on our returned absentee ballots (60,843) and our 6PM Election Day numbers (21,203), we have now set an all-time turnout record at 82,046!
#JoCoVotes20
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first day as a freshman again: walked into an ongoing class thinking everyone else had showed up early too...
they did not.
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From the first day of fourth grade to the last day of high school, it’s obvious that our glam has never faded. Thank you for 15 years of wonderful memories and friendship💕 UCF has gained a wonderful young woman. Come visit me in Iowa City any time bb💛🖤 love you long time
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A year after BLM protests, there is still work to be done in Iowa City. Thank you to the members of
@IAFreedomRiders
and city councilors for sharing your hopes for Iowa City with me. Check out my project at
@TheDailyIowan
!
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I love my top editors. I love my co-editor. I love my reporters. I love this newspaper.
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My first Politfact with
@rylee_wilson8
! Once again a great opportunity to be apart of by working at the DI
Joni Ernst says she is one of the most bipartisan senators over the last 25 years – this claim requires some context.
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I hate when I look at my planner and it has the audacity to be filled with things to do.
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(spot the ex sorority girl👀)
We escaped jail today folks.
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Most fast-paced article I’ve ever completed. Proud of this one ⬇️
IC residents, check it out:
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague will issue a proclamation requiring residents to wear masks, face shields, or face coverings at 12:30 on Tuesday.
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One of my favorite things about my job right now is seeing clips written by my former colleagues at
@TheDailyIowan
cross my desk. go besties go
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*
@eleanormhilde
walks into the Daily Iowan newsroom*
Eleanor: “You know, if we unionized pigs in Iowa, we would be done for. Did you know there are 3 pigs to one person?”
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The House will vote on two bills Tuesday that call for sanctions against Iran and its leaders.
Rep.
@CoryMillsFL
, a vocal supporter & cosponsor of the bills, told
@dcexaminer
that his “passion” on the subject stems from his experience as a combat veteran.
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Johnson County has updated its voter turnout numbers. As of 3 p.m. 15,475 people have voted in-person today out of 97,739 registered voters in the county. Check back with me &
@TheDailyIowan
throughout the day for turnout updates and results!
#ElectionDay
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When someone asks you “what’s your back up plan”, smile politely and walk away.
Journalists, if a young person wanted to go into journalism right now, what advice would you give them?
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You know you’ve grown up when Disney channel calls the Good Luck Charlie Christmas movie a classic...
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#BREAKING
: New York jury orders Donald Trump to pay $5M to E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual abuse. The jury did not find enough evidence that Trump raped Carroll.
|
@dcexaminer
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I’m here for
@dcexaminer
at the Benning Road Metro Station, where a shooting occurred that left three people injured. One is reported with having life-threatening injuries, per
@MetroTransitPD
.
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Now accepting applications for a semi truck to run me over. Coming out alive not necessary. If interested plz dm for details.
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If I’ve learned anything, it’s that you create your own happiness. Be confident, be brave, be beautiful. Live with no regrets. Find joy in every moment. Because you should be able to look back on your life and think “hell yeah, I lived. And it was pretty damn great.”
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check out my latest 👇🏻
University of Iowa Housing and Dining apologizes to the student body after a student’s negative experience in a COVID-19 isolation room goes viral on social media, relaying the conditions of her room and the conversations with housing administrators.
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“As I take my next steps in Washington, D.C., I will carry with me the successes and mistakes that I made at the DI to continue what I’ve wanted to do since stepping into the newsroom: learn a little bit more every single day.”
Thank you, DI. Senior print editor, signing off 🤍
Senior Column | Over my three years at the DI, I have learned more from hands-on experience and my peers than any journalism course.
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I wouldn’t be chasing lawmakers down the halls of the Capitol or experiencing all of the amazing things in DC without
@TheDailyIowan
- one of the most rewarding experiences for anyone who has dreams of being a journalist.
Consider donating today! 👇🏻
Opinion | On One Day for Iowa, consider donating to The Daily Iowan to support local, quality journalism across the state.
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So incredibly proud of everyone who put in work to create this special print edition. My reporters and coworkers are truly something else 💗
Tomorrow’s print edition will feature stories about COVID-19 and how the past year has impacted the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities since Iowa's first reported cases. Pick up a copy on stands tomorrow or visit to read our COVID-19 coverage.
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POV: you're me and found out three hours after everyone else that you are a finalist for Breaking News Reporting and Feature Writing with
@ryleemwilson
@eleanormhilde
and
@JosieFischels3
😊
Congratulations to the student winners of the Mark of Excellence Awards in Region 7! SPJ’s Region 7 comprises Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
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RIVERA TRIAL:
The jury selection for the trial is in. Seven men and eight women will serve on the jury. Story to come.
@TheDailyIowan
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First election coverage article I’ve written! Love dipping into the political side of things
Vice President Mike Pence held a rally at the Des Moines International Airport on Thursday, inciting chants of ‘four more years’ and ‘six more years’ as Iowans gathered to support the reelection of President Trump and Sen. Joni Ernst.
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is the reason these things are happening to me is because I didn’t like, comment, and share your post with 10 of my friends
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Ruth Bader Ginsberg fought for me and for all women so we knew that women belong in all places where decisions are being made. Her rest is earned, and now it’s our turn. Please vote.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87
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Wasn't expecting the
#finalfourwords
on the
#GilmoreGirlsRevival
...please excuse me while I cry...there has to be more. I'm begging you. 😭😭
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University of Iowa community: in light of the tragic death of student Sabrina Jackson, I am hoping to write an article for
@TheDailyIowan
about Sabrina and who she has impacted during her time at the UI.
If you knew Sabrina, I’d love to hear from you. My DMs and inbox are open.
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Jim Jordan lost the first round of the speaker election on Tuesday, 200-212.
20 House GOPs voted against him
From
@reesejgorman
/
@dcexaminer
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gossip girl is leaving Netflix. don’t call don’t text. I’ll be spending my hours watching all the plot holes in the show and crying.
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me: *trying to stay alive*
Universe: ya know what Rachel needs? Some more shit!
me: no, I’m okay thanks. Really, it’s too much.
Universe: more. shit. :)
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“You know, you live your whole life trying to be a nice person and people are just fucking idiots” - Jen
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2024 presidential candidate
@VivekGRamaswamy
is launching a grassroots fundraising program that appeals to individual donors with a key incentive — a 10% commission on the funds raised.
More from me below |
@dcexaminer
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Nothing like dancing around your kitchen singing Broadway songs to remind yourself you’re a washed up high school actress
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Hi UI community! I’m working on an article for
@TheDailyIowan
and looking for students to share their thoughts about President Harreld announcing his retirement. If you have any comments, concerns, or thoughts you’d wish to express, my DM’s and email are open! Email in bio 📩
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our very existence is based on the concept that we get to make our own choices about who we are, who we love, and what we do with our bodies. The second someone tries to take our choices away, we become a dictatorship that decides our choices for us.
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well shit okay I forgot I actually took this
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happy international women’s day to my fearless exec editor
@K_5mydearwatson
, my co-editor
@rylee_wilson8
, and all of the other amazing women I work with
every day❤️
#whoruntheworld
On
#InternationalWomensDay
we're celebrating the many incredibly talented and inspirational Hawkeye women. 💛🖤
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Proud of all the designers, reporters, and photographers who worked on this one!! Only a handful of weeks to go until the end of spring semester.
Make sure to check it out on the stands!
Today’s Front: Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
For full stories visit or pick up a copy on the stands today 🗞
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Many thanks to
@NancyGrace
for having me on her Crime Stories podcast today to talk about the
#anawalshe
murder case. So great to chat with her about what evidence we’ve seen so far and my work at the
@dcexaminer
. Give it a listen!
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First print edition of the semester on the stands!! I am one happy senior print ed 😊
Today’s Front: Monday, August 23, 2021.
For full stories visit or pick up a copy on the stands today.
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RIVERA TRIAL:
#CristhianBahenaRivera
found GUILTY of first-degree murder. Story on
@TheDailyIowan
to come.
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62.25 percent of registered voters in Johnson County (97,738) voted absentee. 46,868 people voted Democrat Theresa Greenfield for U.S. Senator (80 percent) and 11,773 voted Republican Joni Ernst. In the U.S. representative 2nd district, Rita Hart leads in absentee ballots.
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My two favorite things: journalism and
@taylorswift13
!
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is estimated to bring in over $1 billion in revenue, which would make it the highest-grossing concert tour in history.
Read more below |
@dcexaminer
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Amazing story by my crazy talented co-editor
@rylee_wilson8
so proud of you!
Breaking News: UI President Bruce Harreld said he will retire from his position after a new leader is selected. The process is expected to take over a year, and Harreld said he wanted to announce his decision now to allow ample time to select his successor.
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Happy October! It's time for a September article round up — filled with a number of long-form articles & original reporting by yours truly for
@dcexaminer
. Check them out below!
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NEW: Idaho student murder suspect Bryan Kohberger will have a preliminary hearing set for June 26 at 9 a.m. PST, which will mark seven months since the four students were killed.
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Copy and paste but change what the bunny is holding
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( •_•)
/ >📰
Copy and paste but change what the bunny is holding
(\_/)
( •_•)
/ >🏈
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Little PR moment for me, but I finally created my website! Check out articles I've written for
@TheDailyIowan
and
@borgenproject
!
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a rising Democratic star, told me in an interview for
@dcexaminer
that he has no plans for higher office.
“I feel like I’m playing with house money right now."
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Check out the first two of four presidential candidates profiles!
@eleanormhilde
and my profile on Barbara Wilson and
@Caleb_M9
and
@K_5mydearwatson
profile on Hari Osofsky are must reads.
Today’s Front: Monday, April 26, 2021.
For full stories visit or pick up a copy on the stands today.
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Exclusive:
@RepLuna
tells the Washington Examiner she will NOT attend Biden’s State of the Union.
“I will not be apart of the puppet show.”
More from me
@dcexaminer
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no one:
Percy Jackson:
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Really proud of all the stories in this print edition! Please pick up a copy or read online!
Today’s Front: Monday, January 31, 2022.
For full stories visit or pick up a copy on the stands today 🗞
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I’ve been following this trial since the beginning and have daily stories coming out on
@TheDailyIowan
’s website. Here’s my latest on the trial over the death of Mollie Tibbetts. 👇🏻
Cristhian Bahena Rivera took the witness stand on Wednesday to testify that he did not kill Mollie Tibbetts, but assisted in transporting her body after two unknown men threatened his family if he did not cooperate.
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This weekend has taught me that nothing is more important than family. Whether it’s family by blood or family by friendships, family is everything💜
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DO WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY BECAUSE LORD KNOWS WE NEED MORE GODDAMN HAPPINESS IN THIS WORLD!!
SPREAD HAPPY AND POSTIVE THINKING PLEASE⭐️
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look at those three lovely ladies on the right…
@mollymilder_
@JosieFischels3
and I love sunny days on the pentacrest
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BREAKING: The Uvalde school district has suspended its police department amid investigations relating to the May 24 mass shooting.
|
@dcexaminer
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👇🏻👇🏻 your eyes will be opened to the world in ways you never imagined. Take AP comparative, take world wars, because you will be a whole new person after going through one of his classes. 🙊🧐
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This is what’s wrong with the dress code. I bet as she was getting dress coded, someone wearing something ACTUALLY revealing was walking by
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A suspect has been arrested in the quadruple homicide of four University of Idaho students, over six weeks since the murders took place.
More from
@MistySeveri
and
@dcexaminer
below:
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NEW: White House counsel says visitor logs do not exist for President Biden’s Delaware home, the location where two of three batches of classified documents were found.
More from me here:
@dcexaminer
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after a crazy night calling many different people and editing multiple stories, pretty proud of the work my fantastic reporter
@eleanormhilde
and I created here👇🏻
As students pack into crowded bars and house parties, UI President reprimands Iowa City businesses for not adhering to COVID-19 guidelines.
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Me ready to stand up for myself but then the issue is resolved
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