THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 THE INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY SINCE 1868 DAILYIOWAN.COM 50¢ News To Know For Welsh, depression the INSIDE: toughest block Iowa offensive lineman Sean Welsh opens up about his recent struggles with depression and encourages others who struggle to seek help. By JORDAN ZUNIGA | [email protected] Cherry Fest hits local grocer Lucky’s Grocery will incorporate cherries into every department of the store for Cherry Fest — includ- ing cherry salsa, cherry brownies, and cherry chipotle barbecue pork tenderloin. 80 HOURS Arrest warrant issued in homicide investi- gation Iowa City police sent out a press release Wednesday say- ing an arrest warrant has been issued for Curtis Cortez Jones, charging him with first-degree murder in the death of cab driver Ricky Lillie. Lillie, an Iowa City resident, worked for Yellow Cab of Iowa City. The release stated Jones entered Lillie’s cab on June 27 and took an uninter- rupted cab ride to the 500 block of Ernest Street. Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan Jones then Jones reportedly Junior Sean Welsh discusses mental health on college campuses on Wednesday during a special news conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center. The conference hosted Welsh, who has struggled with depression suspect shot Lillie during his time at the UI. He discussed the challenges he has overcome with the help of family, coaches, and teammates. Also in attendance was Jess Fiedorowicz, a UI associate professor of psychiatry. in the head, and surveillance video observed Jones leaving f people were to attempt to create a per- honored numerous times and recently was durance or attacked my resolve like the chal- the location where Lillie was fect college football player, they would named to the Outland Trophy Watch List for lenge that I now face each day of my life: de- found. Ifind it hard to make one better than Io- this upcoming season. pression,” Welsh said. “The simple truth is that Jones was arrested in wa’s Sean Welsh. Even in the classroom, Welsh has been the it doesn’t matter if it’s on the football field, in Mount Pleasant on June 30 on From the outside looking in, he seems to blueprint for all student-athletes — last year, the classroom, or in a corporate office — suc- a parole violation and taken be living the life most kids only dream about. he was honored by being named Academic All- cess doesn’t immunize you from depression.” into custody at the Keokuk But, as the age-old saying goes, things aren’t Big Ten. Welsh said he began to show symptoms of County Jail. always as they seem. But on Wednesday, the 6-3 lineman an- depression throughout the 2014 season, but The release said Jones is For the past three years, Welsh has been a nounced in a press conference that he has he hit his low in the spring of 2015. being held in the Washing- starting offensive lineman for the Hawkeye struggled with depression throughout his “The week before spring break 2015, the ton County Jail pending a football team, a role in which he has excelled. time at Iowa. resolution of theft charges In his three years at Iowa, Welsh has been “No game or season has ever tested my en- SEE WELSH, 2A and a parole violation issued by the Keota police. He will be transported to the Johnson County Jail at a later date. An Iowa City police investi- Iowa Politics gation remains ongoing. — Gage Miskimen Shining on the court, O.J. Simpson up for parole Former NFL star O.J. Simpson on the council Republican will go before the Nevada Board of Parole this morning City Councilor Kingsley Botchway takes to the hardwood during in hopes of being released from prison. The 70-year-old Prime Time and shows basketball isn’t just a kid’s game. heavyweights is serving time for robbery and kidnapping convictions in 2008. John McCain strongly back diagnosed with brain cancer The 80-year-old Arizona senator Reynolds underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from above his left eye, and subsequent By MADELEINE NEAL tissue pathology revealed that a [email protected] brain tumor was associated with the blood clot. The support Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has gained as an incumbent candidate in the Hensley: Early 2018 gubernatorial primary should put her at Heisman candidates the top of the pack. A DI staffer predicts possible “Her policy priorities are creating a competitive Heisman Trophy candidates business environment, developing the most inno- for the upcoming college foot- vative energy policy in the country, educating our ball season. SPORTS, 8A children for the knowledge economy, and training Iowans for the jobs of tomorrow,” said Reynolds’ office in a statement toThe Daily Iowan. During her time as lieutenant governor, WEATHER Reynolds contributed to the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress, which focuses on Io- Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan wa’s gross state product, the measurement of HIGH LOW Iowa’s economic output; the Future Ready Io- 95 61 Iowa City City Councilor and former Daniel High (Central, South Carolina) player Kingsley Botchway rebounds during a Prime Time game wa Alliance, which focuses on promoting work- in the North Liberty Community Center on June 25. force readiness; the Governor’s STEM Advisory Mostly sunny, heat index around 103, breezy, 20% chance of Council, which focuses on developing a stronger showers/T-storms later. By JOSEPH CRESS for a foul during a Prime call any walks, or travels, science, technology, engineering, and mathe- [email protected] Time game on July 9, or try to call any fouls,’ matics foundation for Iowans; and the Iowa En- INDEX much to the 31-year-old’s but I have to hack a little ergy Plan, which uses previous energy progress CLASSIFIED 7A NORTH LIBERTY — surprise. He jokingly pro- bit, but I definitely talk to create more economic growth. Wearing a sweat-soaked tests the referee’s call in a little trash,” Botchway Reynolds, who served as the 45th lieutenant OPINIONS 6A blue basketball jersey front of many basketball said in jest. “… I think it governor before becoming the state’s first female DAILY BREAK 4B while sneakers squeak fans in the North Liberty makes the game interest- governor, will run against Cedar Rapids Mayor SPORTS 8A across polished hardwood, Community Center, 520 W. ing and fun.” Ron Corbett and Boone Mayor Pro Tem Steven Kingsley Botchway runs Cherry St. In addition to running Ray in the gubernatorial primary. She is the only up the court on defense as “When I’m out there, I for re-election to City Republican candidate who has gained the sup- a whistle blows. like to poke on the refs a Council, Botchway is the port of Iowa Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Botchway, an Iowa City little bit, let them know city councilor, is called that I’m the old guy. ‘Don’t SEE BOTCHWAY, 3A SEE REYNOLDS, 2A 2A NEWS THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 STRAIGHT FROM ATHENS The Daily Iowan Volume 149 Issue 23 BREAKING NEWS STAFF Phone: (319) 335-6030 Publisher 335-5788 Email: [email protected] Jason Brummond Fax: 335-6297 Editor-in-Chief 335-6030 CORRECTIONS Grace Pateras Call: 335-6030 Managing Editor 335-5855 Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for accuracy Katelyn Weisbrod and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a request for Creative Director 335-5855 a correction or a clarification may be made. 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For much the same rea- artists coming to Hanch- The Ms. Marvel au- sons, Hancher will host a er, who may have grown thor’s memoir The But- range of Muslim artists up around a mosque.