Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Managing Editor for The Daily Iowan, Brooklyn Draisey, gets a tattoo done by Anne Marsh at Iowa City Tattoo on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Iowa City artists take different paths to becoming tattoo artists

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

There’s a weird feeling that comes along with knowing you’re about to willingly put yourself through pain. There’s plenty of excitement at the thought of incorporating beautiful artwork on your body,...

Illustration by A.J. Boulund

Mental-health resources scarce at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, researchers say

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 3, 2019

Some researchers are raising concern for what they say could be a disparity in resources that the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital provides in support of mental-health services for...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

UI hopes to earn $3 billion over 50 years from utilities public/private partnership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2019

University of Iowa administrators shared Tuesday that the proceeds placed into a new endowment from a possible public/private partnership for the maintenance of the campus utility system are expected to...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Kamala Harris’ exit from the race ‘a gut punch’ for Iowa supporters

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 3, 2019

Sue and Bob Dvorsky, Johnson County political workhorses, were two of Sen. Kamala Harris’ earliest endorsers.  As news broke on television networks Tuesday afternoon that Harris would drop out of...

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches a during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

Tom Brands leads through accountability in the Iowa wrestling room

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 2, 2019

In Tom Brands’ head coaching office, a photo is tacked behind the desk. In it, he is staring at a hawk perched on his arm, and the hawk is staring right back. The toughness shown in that photo combined...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at her event in the IMU on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Warren spoke on such as climate change and women's rights.

Elizabeth Warren talks universal free college, student-loan debt cancellation in interview

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor December 2, 2019

Elizabeth Warren will bring both Democrats and Republicans on board with her Ultra-Millionaire tax to pay for universal free college and broad student-loan debt cancellation, she pledged in an interview...

Governor of Montana Steve Bullock addresses members of the press during his meet and greet in Blackstone on July 10, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock drops 2020 bid

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 2, 2019

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock suspended his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, he announced in a tweet Monday morning. "While there were many obstacles we could not have anticipated when...

Bill Nusser Jr. and Charlie Nusser test the quality of a jewelery collection at Hands Jewlers in Iowa City on November 15, 2019. Hands Jewlers has been family-owned and located in Iowa City since 1895.

Iowa City Hands Jewelers stands five generations strong

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter December 1, 2019

John Hands left England behind in 1881, deciding that the United States was the key to his future in the jewelry business. Like thousands of other immigrants who traveled to the U.S. during this time,...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Iowa downs Nebraska for fifth-straight season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 29, 2019

What should have been an easy stroll to victory over Nebraska on Nov. 29 in Lincoln turned into something much more difficult for Iowa. After sprinting out to a 24-10 lead at halftime, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Stone becomes latest in long line of standout Iowa defensive backs

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2019

Geno Stone only had one Power 5 offer out of high school. The New Castle, Pennsylvania, native never received a scholarship offer from his home school, Penn State. Another Big Ten team — Michigan...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes down Illini in Kinnick finale

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 23, 2019

Iowa ended its Kinnick Stadium schedule on a high note on Nov. 23. Behind the arm of Nate Stanley and another stellar performance from the defense, the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois, 19-10, to end the...