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

Long process ahead on Iran nuclear deal 

Long process ahead on Iran nuclear deal 

October 20, 2015

Oct. 18 marked the adoption day of the Iran nuclear deal and the official beginning of what will more than likely prove to be an arduous process for Iran and the scaling down of its nuclear programs. Ninety...

Air Force officials are seeking volunteers for future training classes to produce operators of the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt Col Leslie Pratt)

Leaked documents show true extent of drone program 

October 19, 2015

In the U.S. war on terror, the methods used to battle violent extremism in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa have changed in tandem with the political climate at home. When ending the war in...

The newly appointed President Bruce Harreld talks to people of the community after a regents meeting in the IMU on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Harreld’s first UI decision a prudent one

October 16, 2015

Incoming University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has postponed plans to renovate the President’s Office and residence. The postponement comes after heavy criticism over the costs and necessity of...

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton addresses a crowd in Des Moines on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Clinton was in Iowa to formally announce her Iowa campaign, she stopped in Des Moines and Burlington. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

After Democratic debate, Clinton regains her footing

October 15, 2015

The first Democratic debate, in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, among 2016 presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Martin O’ Malley, Jim Webb, and Lincoln Chafee presented the opportunity...

Economic inequality and political gridlock 

Economic inequality and political gridlock 

October 14, 2015

This presidential election race, particularly its coverage, is shaping up like an MTV “Real World” season. With public distrust in the U.S. government’s functionality at a peak, polling suggests...

Democratic B-I-N-G-O

Democratic B-I-N-G-O

October 13, 2015

Today is the first Democratic debate of the election cycle. The five declared candidates will take the stage in Las Vegas with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. on CNN. Be sure to look out for some key...

The need for affordable housing in Iowa City

The need for affordable housing in Iowa City

October 13, 2015

One brief walk through the Pedestrian Mall is all it takes to provide an example of the necessity for affordable housing in Iowa City and Johnson County. Last week, The Daily Iowan reported, a panel of...

The changing tide of drug-law sentencing 

The changing tide of drug-law sentencing 

October 12, 2015

Last week, the Justice Department announced that at the end of October, it will release 6,000 nonviolent drug offenders serving time in federal prisons. It is the largest one-time release of federal prisoners...

Give the Trans-Pacific Partnership careful consideration 


Give the Trans-Pacific Partnership careful consideration 


October 9, 2015

An agreement has been struck among the 12 countries including the United States involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a global trade deal and the first of its kind with the Asia-Pacific region. The...

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Important issues in Supreme Court session

October 8, 2015

The Supreme Court is gearing up for another session. When last together, the court ruled in favor of gay marriage and the Affordable Care Act. Equally important decisions are on this session’s docket,...

Renewed violence in Israel

Renewed violence in Israel

October 7, 2015

Last week, the rumblings of a two-state solution in the Middle East devolved to utter chaos. Israelis and Palestinians, ever at odds with one another, have become more antagonistic than usual in the past...

Lack of transparency in officials’ email communications

Lack of transparency in officials’ email communications

October 6, 2015

The Information Age has brought vast stratification in regards to the methods of dissemination through digitized communication. No form more so than email muddies official correspondence between high-ranking...

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