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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg speaks to an audience during a caucus watch party at the Bell Center in Des Moines on Monday, February 3, 2020. At the time of the watch party, no precincts had finalized results. Buttigieg gave a hopeful speech and claimed victory in Iowa.

Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders lead in partial Iowa caucus results

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 4, 2020

More than 24 hours after the Iowa caucuses, the Iowa Democratic Party released just under three-quarters of Iowa's precinct results in two waves on Tuesday. The early tallies show that former South...

John Deeth, volunteer from Johnson County Democrats, recounts before assigning delegates during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday Feb. 3, 2020.

Iowa Democratic Party Chair faults “coding issue” in new app for slowed caucus result reporting, results coming later today

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 4, 2020

Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price released an updated statement on the delayed caucus results, faulting a "coding issue" in the reporting system. "While the app was recording data accurately,...

In this diptych, ormer Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Vice President Joe Biden, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., address supporters at their watch parties in Des Moines after the caucuses on Tuesday.

Amid delayed Iowa caucuses results, Democratic candidates move on to New Hampshire

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 4, 2020

DES MOINES — Delayed results of which presidential hopefuls Iowans supported kept the nation holding its breath on Monday night, but candidates themselves attempted to fill the vacuum before they...

After the final count, attendees leave the democratic caucus at Iowa City West High School on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Out of the six candidates participating, Warren, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar became viable after the first alignment with groups of 171, 120, 114 people respectively and Sanders qualified after the second alignment with 90 people. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Inconsistencies in reporting cause for delay in Democratic results

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor February 3, 2020

Reporting inconsistencies are the cause for delays in the release of caucus results across the state of Iowa, according to Iowa Democrats Press Communications Director Mandy McClure. McClure said in...

(From left) In this diptych Isabelle te Duits, Haley Edwards, Jack Bryson, Zoe Swinton, and Shayna Jaskolka pose for portraits in Poindexter Coffee.

A ‘Hawkeye Caucus:’ Five University of Iowa students reflect upon commitments to presidential hopefuls

Alexandra Skores, News Editor February 2, 2020

A triple-major with hope for effective policy. A woman from a Republican family stepping foot on a liberal campus. A student with conservative viewpoints trying to create relationships with those who hold...

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in North Liberty on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, former Vice President Biden stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

Joe Biden says he’s not concerned about support from young caucusgoers in an interview with The Daily Iowan

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 1, 2020

As Joe Biden makes his final swings through the state two days before the Iowa caucuses, he said he’s not concerned about his appeal to young and first-time caucusgoers and defended his record on...

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks with audience members following a campaign event in North Liberty on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, former Vice President Biden stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

Photos: Joe Biden Campaign Event in North Liberty (02/01/2020)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist February 1, 2020

On Saturday, former Vice President Joe Biden stopped in North Liberty to give a last minute pitch to Iowa Voters. He was joined by former Secretary of State John Kerry and Representative Abby Finkenauer,...

Media members stand outside the press entrance for a rally for President Donald Trump at the Knapp Center on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Hundreds of individuals including supporters, protestors, and members of the press were left outside after the event reached maximum capacity.

Editorial: Trump campaign mishandles, mistreats the press in Des Moines

DI Editorial Board January 31, 2020

President Trump likes to brag about the crowds at his campaign rallies, with many supporters supposedly kept outside because of capacity concerns. At his Thursday event in Des Moines, it was members...

Normal Lettington, a U.S. Army veteran sits in a wheelchair outside of the VIP entrance outside of a rally for President Donald Trump at the Knapp Center on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Lettington is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and has a few months left of life. Currently being treated in the veteran's unit in the hospital, he cannot make most trips out to the public. Lettington made traveled to the event in hope of seeing President Trump in person.

Hundreds left outside of President Trump’s rally in Des Moines days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

DES MOINES — Norman Lettington, a Navy veteran, sat in a wheelchair outside the handicap accessible entrance of a President Trump rally set in Des Moines. He reserved his ticket online, and waited...

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Despite tight budgets, UI students chip in to support 2020 bids

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 29, 2020

When U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, first-year University of Iowa student Jack Bryson felt it was a critical moment for Trump’s...

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Editorial: The Daily Iowan Editorial Board endorses Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination

January 29, 2020

Over the campaign of the last year, more than 20 candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic nomination for president have courted Iowans. As members of the Daily Iowan Editorial Board, we each had plenty...

Iowa sophomore Brett Permann tees off during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sept. 30, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed first overall.

Finkbine Clubhouse may be named after Iowa City family name request headed to Iowa regents for approval

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 28, 2020

The University of Iowa is requesting its new, nearly $10 million Finkbine Clubhouse project receive state Board of Regents approval be named the Nagle Family Clubhouse in honor of Mary Lee Nagle Duda...