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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang signs an attendee’s copy of his book "The War on Normal People" following a campaign event at Prairie Lights on Wednesday.

2020 presidential book club: Andrew Yang latest to tout political book at Prairie Lights

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 14, 2019

Andrew Yang is among a number of Democratic presidential candidates promoting their political ideas with book tours. The entrepreneur described his 2018 book, The War on Normal People, at Prairie Lights...

Janelle Lutgen sits for a portrait at her home on Feb. 24. Lutgen’s son Jesse died after his financial situation forced him to ration insulin.

As insulin prices rise, politicians attempt to take action, but for some families — it’s too late

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 12, 2019

Jesse Lutgen’s favorite pro-football team was the Green Bay Packers. They didn’t play in the 2018 Super Bowl, but he watched the Eagles clinch their first Super Bowl victory with his aunt on the...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks free speech, campus changes, #DoesUIowaLoveMe

DI staff March 12, 2019

The Daily Iowan: It’s been two years since the departure of former Provost Barry Butler, but the UI has hired a new provost. What do you want campus to know about Montserrat Fuentes? Bruce Harreld:...

Iowa players celebrate the win during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Hawkeye women’s craving for Big Ten title finally over

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa women’s basketball had a lot of goals this year, but this is the one it craved the most. The No. 2-seeded Hawkeyes took down the No. 1-seeded Maryland in the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa's 165-lb Alex Marinelli wrestles Ohio State's Te'Shan Campbell during the first session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 6-3.

Marinelli becomes Iowa’s 200th Big Ten champion

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS - Alex Marinelli finished the 2019 Big Ten Championships as Iowa’s only individual title holder.  The 165-pounder became Iowa’s 200th individual champion by defeating top-seeded Vincenzo...

Iowa's 125-lb Spencer Lee wrestles Minnesota's Sean Russell during the second session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 8-0.

Northwestern’s Rivera beats Lee in Big Ten finals

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS - After falling short at the Big Ten Championships last season, Spencer Lee had a similar result this year. Sebastian Rivera of Northwestern toppled Lee, 6-4, in sudden victory of the 125-pound...

Iowa's 149-lb Pat Lugo wrestles Minnesota's Thomas Thorn during the third session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Lugo won by decision, 6-4.

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session 3

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 10, 2019

Three sessions of the Big Ten Championships have concluded, leaving only the most important session yet. The Hawkeyes fought through the consolation bracket and now have four competing to bring a bronze...

Iowa's 141-lb Max Murin wrestles Minnesota's Mitch McKee during the second session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. McKee won by decision, 2-1.

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session 2

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 9, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – Iowa wrestling went 2-2 in the Big Ten Championships semifinals and will send Spencer Lee and Alex Marinelli to the championship match. In the wrestleback bracket, Iowa has five Hawkeyes...

Iowa's 165-lb Alex Marinelli wrestle's Ohio State's Te'Shan Campbell during the first session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 6-3.

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session 1

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 9, 2019

Iowa wrestling found success in the first round of the Big Ten Championships on Saturday, but Round 2 was a different story. The Hawkeyes had nine of their 10 grapplers competing in the quarterfinals,...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., addresses a crowd at the Iowa Memorial Union. In his first Iowa stop of his 2020 presidential campaign, Sanders drew on many 2016 campaign promises like free college tuition.

Bernie Sanders returns ‘political revolution’ to Iowa City

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 8, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he would bring the political revolution back to Iowa ahead of the 2020 caucuses, as he embarks on his second campaign to win the Democratic nomination for president. At...

Artifacts owner Todd Thelen locates an item for a customer on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Thelen has owned Artifacts for 16 years. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The eccentric and intimate business of antiques

Charles Peckman, News reporter March 8, 2019

On a frigid, windless day last week, Artifacts owner Todd Thelen peered with dismay at the large selection of vintage men’s cuff links in front of him. As he slowly began sifting through the metallic...

Meenakshi Gigi Durham, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, responds to a question at the associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion forum in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Meenakshi Gigi Durham emerges as first candidate in UI associate VP search

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 7, 2019

Meenakshi Gigi Durham, associate dean and diversity director for the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is already a familiar face among the campus community. Students, staff,...