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Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts moved After attorneys filed a motion asking to delay the trial to review new evidentiary findings, the trial for the University of Iowa student's murder suspect Cristhian Bahena Rivera was delayed until Feb. 4. BY KAYLI REESE
kayli-reese@uiowa.edu A judge on Oct. 11 granted a motion to move the trial date for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018, has been moved to Feb. 4 at the Woodbury County Courthouse. Bahena Rivera’s attorneys, Chad and Jennifer Frese, filed a motion Oct. 9
asking for the trial to be delayed so expert witnesses could have more time to review new evidence that had recently been tested. The state’s response on Oct. 10 said that, while the state was prepared to start the trial Nov. 12, “the state does not resist a continuance.” This is the second time the trial has been delayed because of evidentiary findings. The original start date was Sept. 3, but the Freses asked for more
time to review evidence that had not yet undergone forensic testing. The trial was set to begin Nov. 12 until Eighth District Judge Joel Yates granted the motion for continuance Oct. 11. Authorities said Bahena Rivera confessed to abducting and killing Tibbetts while she was running near her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa, on July 18, 2018. After leading law-enforcement officials to her body, Bahena Rivera was charged with
first-degree murder on Aug. 21, 2018. Bahena Rivera will appear in court Oct. 22 and 23 in an evidence-suppression hearing that will determine whether authorities violated his rights during his arrest and questioning. This hearing will determine whether or not his confession can be used as evidence in trial. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of first-degree murder.
$3 million raised ‘for the kids’
Photos: Hawkeyes hear Nittany Lions roar
In yet another close game that saw Iowa on the losing end, the Penn State and Iowa defenses came out dominating for yet another defense-driven Big Ten matchup for the Hawkeyes. Go to dailyiowan.com to view more photos from the game.
UI reports Burge resident died
In an email to Burge Hall residents, the University of Iowa announced that UI student Cameron Kranich, a Burge resident, died Oct. 12. The UI encourages students to use resources on campus and within the residence halls, the email said. For students or community members who would like to speak privately to University Counseling Services, the UI encourages students to call 319-335-7284 to arrange an appointment.
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Carson King speaks at the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Oct. 11. Carson made headlines recently after a sign he held on ESPN’s GameDay resulted in raising millions of dollars for a “beer fund.” He instead donated most of the money to the Children's Hospital, opting to buy one case of beer with the funds.
Carson King presented the $3 million he raised to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Oct. 11.
BY RACHEL STEIL
rachel-steil@uiowa.edu The Gerdin Family Lobby filled with donors and families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital as Altoona man Carson King presented the $3 million he raised through his fundraising campaign that went viral after the Cy-Hawk game.
The Children’s Hospital on Oct. 11 recognized King for his efforts “for the kids.” “One funny sign, one man with a great heart,” UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran said. “Not even a month later, we are here with a $3 million gift.” SEE KING, 2
New safety Booker unveils proposal measures to pay college athletes come to walkway NATIONAL POLITICS
Iowa wide receivers step up in loss
The Hawkeye offense couldn’t find a way to put points on the board in Iowa’s 17-12 loss to Penn State on Wednesday. Despite the rough offensive outing and the inability to run the ball, Iowa’s wide receiver corps turned in an impressive performance.
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Presidential hopeful Cory Booker detailed his plan against “exploitative labor practices” in the sporting industry, with an eye toward college sports.
Features are being added at T. Anne Cleary Walkway intersections to increase pedestrian safety. BY RACHEL STEIL
rachel-steil@uiowa.edu
Column: Hawkeyes can’t rely on defense all season
at athletes at all levels but focuses heavily on college sports. A former Division I football player himself, Booker said in a news release he saw firsthand the injustices present in college sports. “Playing football at Stanford was one of the great-
The University of Iowa is aiming to make the T. Anne Cleary Walkway a safer place for the campus community’s pedestrians with new features. Flashing light posts will be added at the intersections of the walkway at Jefferson and Market Streets to warn oncoming traffic of any pedestrians that cross the street. “We are installing motion-censored bollards,” said Wendy Moorehead, UI Facilities Management strategic-communications manager. “When pedestrians cross through the motion sensor, it will trigger the lights to start flashing to warn approaching vehicles that pedestrians are about to be crossing in the crosswalk.” The addition of flashing lights is intended to make safety warnings at the intersections more active than passive, said Adele Vanarsdale, UI campus planner at Campus Planning and Development. Project manager Brett Seelman said the project contract has already been awarded,
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Iowa’s defense posted another stellar outing against one of the best teams in the Big Ten for the second week in a row. While that will only help the Hawkeyes moving forward, they will need their offense to match the defense’s level if they want a chance to reach their season goals.
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Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks to an audience during a forum at the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 7.
BY CALEB MCCULLOUGH
caleb-mcculough@uiowa.edu Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker announced a plan Oct. 10 to allow collegiate athletes to be paid and “end exploitation in sports.” The New Jersey senator’s proposition is directed