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

Luna’s Tacos cooks and founders Mr. and Mrs. Garcia prepare food in downtown Iowa City during day one of the 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival on Friday, June 2.

Film: Serving the Community

Madison Frette, Photojournalist/Filmmaker May 28, 2024

Roaming around the Iowa City Ped Mall on a weekend night paints a picture of the city’s diverse food scene. Longstanding vendors like Marco’s Grilled Cheese and George's Best Gyros have transformed...

Race gear sits on Bob Cowman’s sport mod during a race at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

Film: Godspeed

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor May 10, 2024

Bob Cowman is a Pastor at Columbus Road Baptist Church in Quincy, Illinois. Cowman grew up in Knoxville, Iowa, which hosts the Knoxville Nationals every year at Knoxville Raceway which is...

Worst Impression performs during The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom in the Adler Journalism building on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Four groups will be featured in the series’ second season.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | Worst Impressions

DI Staff April 19, 2024

This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin Trainor...

Ahzia Hester performs during The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom in the Adler Journalism building on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Four groups will be featured in the series’ second season.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | Ahzia

DI staff April 19, 2024

This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin Trainor...

Alyx Rush performs during The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom in the Adler Journalism building on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Four groups will be featured in the series’ second season.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | ALYX RUSH

DI Staff March 24, 2024

  This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin...

Des Moines based band Dirty Blonde performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | Dirty Blonde

DI Staff January 10, 2024

This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin Trainor...

Iowa City singer Bella Moss performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | Bella Moss

DI Staff January 10, 2024

This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin Trainor...

Iowa City band Two Canes performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | Two Canes

DI staff November 24, 2023

This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin Trainor...

Film: The Cost Of Conflict

Grace Smith, Photojournalist October 20, 2023

On Oct. 7, Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing over 1,400 people. As retaliation, about 2,700 people in Gaza have been killed by Israeli air strikes, according to...

University of Iowa ground and facilities employees apply decals and put pieces of a basketball court together during the assembly of the basketball court for Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Watch the Crossover at Kinnick court assembly

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor October 15, 2023

Film: Students Thoughts | Week One Hawkeye Football 2023

Film: Students Thoughts | Week One Hawkeye Football 2023

Lua Rasga and Teddy Retsinas September 8, 2023

The Daily Iowan filmed on the University of Iowa campus on September 5, 2023, to ask students their thoughts on the Hawkeyes first football game. Students shared their gameday experiences as well as their...

Film: Glamour and Grit: A Drag Movement

Emily Nyberg and Matt Sindt May 10, 2023

On February 21, 2023, Iowa Senate File 348 was introduced with the aim to ban minors from attending drag events. The bill died in committee, however, the question of whether drag is appropriate for minors...