Skip to Main Content
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

A road is seen in rural Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Letter to the Editor | Iowa farmers to receive relief under new law addressing PFAS contamination

April 1, 2025

A recent report by the Environmental Working Group, or EWG, revealed that biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the cause of PFAS contamination in 70 million acres of land in the U.S. Despite the alarming...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs are causing issues for small businesses

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist April 1, 2025

Between rising inflation rates, economic uncertainty, and labor shortages, the implementation of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, scheduled for today, could be a fatal blow to the lives of many...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen exits the court following a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 14 Wisconsin at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-54. Olsen broke 2000 career points and finished the night with 19 points, going 3-4 on 3-point attempts.

Opinion | Give Lucy Olsen the credit she deserves

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor March 31, 2025

Lucy Olsen was born in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, just a 45-minute drive from Villanova University where Olsen attended for three years. As a freshman, Olsen got her footing in NCAA DI women’s basketball...

A caucusgoer walks past a sign during the Iowa caucuses at Marriott in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The Marriott hosted precincts 226 and 227.

Opinion | Iowa’s electoral future is a question of relevance

Hannah Gerson, Opinions Columnist March 27, 2025

A simple handshake in a small town diner in the nation's political proving ground is a crucible where candidates are forged or broken. Since implementing its now renowned pre-election caucuses in...

Opinion | Your tan is too dark

Opinion | Your tan is too dark

Haya Hussain, Opinions Contributor March 26, 2025

Fresh out of spring break and teasing at summer, the girls and guys are coming back to Iowa City from Florida, Punta Cana, Cancun, and the like with crisp, bronze tans. Everyone’s always looking...

Politicians and other attendees gather during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Opinion | Iowa politics are driving away Iowa residents

Julia Anderson, Opinions Columnist March 25, 2025

The fast-paced week in the Iowa legislature known as “Funnel Week” officially concluded on March 7. During this period, all bills introduced in the session faced a baseline review process to determine...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

Opinion | We have to retire feminism under Trump’s presidency

Haya Hussain, Opinions Contributor March 25, 2025

Feminism is no longer working. We know this because our current president has over 15 sexual assault allegations, and even scarier, the American majority voted for his leadership. So, there must...

The Daily Iowan’s 2025-26 executive editor, Roxy Ekberg, poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City on Monday, March 10, 2025. Ekberg is a second-year at the University of Iowa. In the Honors Program, she is double majoring in journalism and political science. Prior to her role as Politics Editor, she worked as a news reporter at The Daily Iowan and worked at her local newspaper, The Wakefield Republican.

Opinion | How you can invest in the future of journalism at The Daily Iowan

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor March 25, 2025

Steeped in tradition of producing award-winning journalism, The Daily Iowan is a learning lab for young, aspiring journalists. The newsroom serves as a catalyst for the next generations of leading...

The Iowa Hawkeyes wrestle during session three of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Hawkeyes scored 201.5 team points, securing their second consecutive NCWWC National Championship.

Opinion | Iowa shows why women’s wrestling is important

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist March 24, 2025

Wrestling is at the heart of Iowa sports, with over 70,000 fans at the state championships and 35 national team titles across three Division I programs. In the past few years, Iowa has become home...

Opinion | Ethical consumption under capitalism

Opinion | Ethical consumption under capitalism

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor March 13, 2025

Shopping feels impossible. At least ethically speaking.  The pressure to find products that are animal safe, pro-Palestinian, environmentally friendly, or support DEI and human rights, all in a...

Opinion | The violence behind men's sports

Opinion | The violence behind men’s sports

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist March 11, 2025

Football Sundays are a time for Americans to get together with friends and family and watch their favorite team. But one thing is not often talked about in regard to sports. Domestic violence.  Domestic...

Photo illustration multiple exposure of the official White House instagram account posts.

Editorial | White House accounts are masterclass in propaganda

The Daily Iowan Editorial Board March 11, 2025

“ASMR deportation Instagram reel.” Say that out loud. Say it slowly. Say it with a smile on your face. You can’t. Within the first month of Donald Trump’s presidency, the White House...