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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

From left: Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds  Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen.

Hawkeye Marching Band madness: After Harreld’s Cy-Hawk remarks, universities move forward

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2019

Rivalry is at the forefront of the University of Iowa and Iowa State University relationship this week as the institutions’ leaders shared split views on the future of the state’s long running annual...

Busch cuts ties with Carson King following offensive tweets

Busch cuts ties with Carson King following offensive tweets

Alexandra Skores and Robert Read September 24, 2019

After a 2011 social media post from ‘Iowa Legend’ Carson King was brought to the attention of Anheuser-Busch, the company announced Tuesday that it will be cutting all ties to the Iowa State fan. In...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Barta speaks on alleged incident regarding Hawkeye Marching Band

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta spoke about the alleged incident regarding the Hawkeye Marching Band from Sept. 14 in Ames on Tuesday, noting it will continue to be examined while stressing his support...

Left: UI President Bruce Harreld speaks to the DI on Sept. 23 in the Adler Journalism Building. Right: ISU President Wendy Wintersteen gives a presentation to the state Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames on June 6.

Iowa State commits to keeping Cy-Hawk series alive after UI president questions its future

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

After University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld questioned the future of the annual Cy-Hawk game in a sit-down interview on Monday with The Daily Iowan and called for improved safety protocols in light...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 9, 2018.

Kim Reynolds says she’s ‘confident’ Iowa’s universities will find Cy-Hawk game solution

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday said she doesn't believe ending the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry-series game is an option after University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld on Monday told The Daily Iowan he's...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019.

Safety measures must improve before Iowa plays another Cy-Hawk game, UI president says

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2019

After Hawkeye Marching Band members went public with allegations of physical harassment faced at the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk football game in Ames, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told The Daily Iowan on...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, addresses the crowd during the Polk County Steak Fry in Des Moines on Saturday Sept. 21, 2019. 17 democratic candidates gave speeches and grilled steaks.

Latest Iowa poll shows Warren ahead, but Iowans say they aren’t paying attention to poll numbers

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor September 22, 2019

Barbara Stannard and Dennis Doderer are neighbors and have lived in Iowa City for nearly 40 years. They attended the Polk County Steak Fry together on Saturday, wearing stickers and holding signs in support...

Signs sit outside the Polk County Steak Fry in Des Moines on Saturday Sept. 21, 2019. 17 democratic candidates gave speeches and grilled steaks.

Campaigns attempt to show strength in numbers at Polk County Steak Fry

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough September 21, 2019

Seventeen Democratic presidential hopefuls stuck to their stump speeches in Des Moines at the Polk County Steak Fry, despite large organizing efforts from the campaigns.  With a large field of Democrats...

University of Iowa faculty march for climate change awareness on Washington Ave. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

Iowa City Global Climate Strike march demands climate action

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 20, 2019

Clutching signs depicting the Lorax and chanting “Stop Coal Now,” University of Iowa students and members of the Iowa City community marched on Sept. 20 in the Global Climate Strike to demand widespread...

Marching band members escape the rain during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Sept. 14, 2019.

UI continuing investigation into Marching Band’s Cy-Hawk game mistreatment allegations

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2019

The University of Iowa on Sept. 20 announced it will continue its investigation into Hawkeye Marching Band members' allegations of mistreatment that students say they suffered during the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk...

Daily Iowan staffers are seen working in their office in the Communications Building.

Bidding farewell to The Daily Iowan’s old home in the Communications Center

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2019

Stacks of old newspapers, bulky typewriters, ink bottles, and pads of paper were strewn across the newsroom. Over the decades, the typewriters gave way to clunky computers, but the Communications Center...

Cathryn and her husband Dylan walk through the University of Iowa campus on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Cathryn is a senior graduate student and her husband is an artist.

Plate of insecurity: A student’s struggle to access food

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 18, 2019

Carrying several pounds of peanut butter, milk,  and minimal produce in their oversized backpacks, a young couple walks heavily from the Food Pantry at Iowa in the Iowa Memorial Union to their home one-and-a-half...