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The Daily Iowan

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

AP reporters reflect on their time at the DI

AP reporters reflect on their time at the DI

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor November 26, 2018

Associated Press Reporters Ryan Foley and Grant Schulte only spent a couple of years at The Daily Iowan together, but they both made their mark on the publication and went on to make careers doing the...

Roger Thurow sits at a hotel in Kenya.

From the DI sports desk, to international reporting on hunger and malnutrition

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 12, 2018

University of Iowa alumnus Roger Thurow left Iowa City for a long and storied career with the Wall Street Journal; afterwards, the now 61-year-old journalist went on to pen three internationally renowned...

Political cartoonist Joe Sharpnack poses for a portrait at Joes Place on July 28, 2018. Sharpnack worked as a freelance political cartoonist for The Daily Iowan and was later inducted in the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Laughing in the face of ‘Fake News’

Brooke Clayton, [email protected] August 1, 2018
A political cartoonist’s career began at The Daily Iowan, which launched him into publishing in such news outlets as The Washington Post and USA Today. Now, he faces blindness.
The six living University of Iowa presidents are shown in the present day. Images by The Daily Iowan staff. Hunter Rawlings (top middle) by Robert Barker/Cornell University Photography.

University of Iowa history, told through the head Hawks’ eyes

The six living University of Iowa presidents, past and present, reflect on their tenures at the helm of the institution.
Stories of the world, frame by frame

Stories of the world, frame by frame

James Year, [email protected] May 4, 2018
A famous photojournalist has staked out the world as his beat.
DI alums use learned skills in law

DI alums use learned skills in law

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] April 27, 2018
DI alums Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier, John Osborn, and Cori Zarek have gone on to pursue careers in the field of law.
From the Daily Iowan to ESPN

From the Daily Iowan to ESPN

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] April 26, 2018
Wayne Drehs, Mike Triplett, Matt Bowen, and Scott Miller all began their careers as sports journalists for The Daily Iowan. Since then, they’ve all worked at ESPN and have won awards for their professional work.
Brothers and DI alumni find success in news media, marketing

Brothers and DI alumni find success in news media, marketing

Isabella Rosario, [email protected] April 11, 2018
From the UI to Minneapolis and Washington, two brothers and DI alumni prosper.
Daily Iowan alum Ann Williams bridges journalism and politics

Daily Iowan alum Ann Williams bridges journalism and politics

Madeleine Neal, [email protected] April 9, 2018
Ann Williams, a state representative for Illinois’ 11th District (Chicago North Side), reflects on her time at the DI and how it continues to help her in her political career.
DI alum Glenn Townes remains passionate about journalism

DI alum Glenn Townes remains passionate about journalism

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] April 5, 2018
Glenn Townes has long known he wanted to be a journalist, and he has gone on to have a long career in the profession after working at the DI during his undergrad years.
Former DITV sports reporter makes laughs for a living

Former DITV sports reporter makes laughs for a living

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] March 22, 2018
Beginning as a sports reporter for DITV, Tom Garland dropped everything to pursue a career in standup comedy.
A Daily Iowan alum prospers in various news careers

A Daily Iowan alum prospers in various news careers

Tessa Solomon, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Leslie Yazel has had an impressive news career, from the DI to Cosmopolitan, The Wall Street Journal, and Real Simple.
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