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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

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley addresses the media during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Stanley grows as Hawkeye career evolves

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 23, 2019

When Nate Stanley first took the field as a college football player, he was an unknown. Backing up C.J. Beathard — who had led Iowa to an undefeated regular season the year before — nobody wanted...

U.S. Senate candidate Kimberly Graham speaks at the Wild Culture Kombucha on July 22, 2019.

U.S. Senate candidate Kimberly Graham talks campaign finance and health care in Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 22, 2019

Kimberly Graham — an Indianola attorney and Democrat challenging Sen. Joni Ernst in 2020 — made a campaign stop in Iowa City in which she condemned Ernst on numerous fronts, focusing heavily on how...

Democratic candidate for Iowa's 37th District Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Sunday, June 3. Weiner served as a U.S. diplomat for over 25 years, and was born and raised in Coralville. (Gage Miskimen/The Daily Iowan)

Former diplomat Janice Weiner announces bid for City Council

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Former U.S. diplomat Janice Weiner announced her campaign for an Iowa City City Council at-large seat on July 22 in a press release. In the release, Weiner listed tackling climate change as a top priority....

UISG senators discuss legislation for all Big 10 universities during the Big 10 UISG conference in the Second Floor Ballroom of the IMU on July 20, 2019.

UISG hosts Association of Big Ten Students conference

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 22, 2019

Student governments from across the country came to the University of Iowa this past weekend to meet and discuss issues and topics that affect the student bodies they represent. The University of Iowa...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Highlights from Day 2 of Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — The Big Ten media days have officially ended, which means actual football is coming soon. After two days of Big Ten coaches and players discussing the upcoming season, The Daily Iowan gathered...

Big Ten Commissioner, Jim Delany, speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Highlights from Day 1 of Big Ten media days

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO — College football is nearly upon us, and rosters and teams continue to take shape in the Big Ten. Head coaches, players, and Big Ten officials converged at the annual Big Ten media days here...

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks at AARP forum in Cedar Rapids on July 18.

3 presidential candidates talk about varying health-care plans at Cedar Rapids AARP forum

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 17, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Three presidential candidates laid out their ideas to improve American’s access to health care during Iowa’s third forum sponsored by AARP and The Des Moines Register, which focused...

A cornfield on the right side of the picture is affected by standing water from rainfall on May 20, 2019. To the left side of the picture, the rocky bank of the cornfield meets the Iowa River.

Troubled waters: A DI journalist’s expedition on the Iowa River

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist July 16, 2019

* Editors' note: The nitrate levels in the below article do not fully reflect the actual nitrate levels in the Iowa river at the time. Test strips utilized for testing were intended for laboratory setting,...

Senator Michael Bennet, D-CO, speaks with the press after a tour of the Stanley Hydraulics Lab on July 15, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Michael Bennet condemns Trump and touts unity in Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 15, 2019

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, made campaign stops in Iowa City on July 15 in which he touted a message of unity and restoring U.S. democracy.  “[The...

Governor of Washington Jay Inslee speaks with professors during his meeting with several non-tenured faculty members at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City on July 15, 2019. Faculty members spoke with Inslee about some of the concerns they have regarding pay and job security. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Jay Inslee outlines higher-education plans to UI faculty

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 15, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, said he wants to increase funding for public universities during a meeting with several University of Iowa nontenure track faculty...

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro addresses crowds during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and meet fans.

Democratic hopefuls call for immigration reform at Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 14, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Amid hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democratic presidential hopefuls condemned the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policies at the fifth-annual Progress...

William Hehir of Misterwives plays the bass during the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Misterwives formed in 2012 and have opened for other artists such as Panic! at the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, and Paramore. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan).

Music takes over Des Moines on final day of 80/35

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 13, 2019

The festival grounds were brimming with energy on the final day of the 80/35 music extravaganza in downtown Des Moines on July 13. The day started out a bit cooler than the previous one, clouds spotting...