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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to a crowd gathered in the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. . Trump made a stop in Iowa City to persuade people to caucus for him next week. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Trump steals the show

Mitch McAndrew, [email protected] January 29, 2016

In a bizarre turn of events, the victor of Thursday night’s GOP debate was not even on the stage. In fact, he wasn’t even in the building. Instead, Republican national frontrunner Donald Trump...

No Trump, but still a debate

No Trump, but still a debate

Brent Griffiths, [email protected] January 29, 2016

  DES MOINES — Seven Republican presidential candidates took a few swipes at each other, but lacking front-runner Donald Trump, the final debate before the Iowa caucuses was devoid of the fireworks...

Illustration by Zebedia Wahls

Caucus Candidate Cocktails

Justus Flair, [email protected] January 28, 2016

As Iowans pledge support to candidates during the caucuses on Feb. 1, the voting season will begin. Whether that stresses you out or gets your blood pumping in anticipation, you could probably use a...

Members of the University of Iowa Football Team shake hands with Donald Trump at a political rally on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 in the Field House. Trump visited Iowa City to try and persuade voters to caucus for him next week. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Barta: No NCAA rules broken in Trump rally

Brent Griffiths, [email protected] January 28, 2016

  Such adoration rose more than a few eyebrows on Twitter and elicited scorn from fans of another school in Ames. But on Wednesday, UI officials made it clear that no NCAA rules were violated Tuesday...

Singer Katy Perry takes the stage in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Perry performed and announced her support for Hillary Clinton for the 2016 presidential election. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Surrogates don’t sway locals

Rebecca Morin, [email protected] January 28, 2016

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin hooted and hollered to Iowa State University students in support of Republican candidate Donald Trump. Singer Demi Lovato performed her smash hit “Confidant” to University...

President Donald Trump looks around the room at the 2015 Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines on May 16, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Trumps spurns GOP debate

Matthew Jack, [email protected] January 28, 2016

With the eyes of the nation fixed securely on Iowa for the Feb. 1 caucuses, Fox News and Google will host the seventh GOP debate from the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The debate will be split into...

FILE - In this file photo, Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at the University of Iowa Field house on Tuesday Jan 26, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale, file)

Donald Trump hits Iowa City

January 27, 2016

By Brent Griffiths [email protected] “What a team, they like Trump, and I like them,” Trump said of the Big Ten West Division Champion football team as some of players came on stage. “Look...

A protester raises a sign against Donald Trump at the University Field House before Trump came out to speak on Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016. Through out the event multiple people were escorted out for protesting against Donald Trump's campaign. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Trump raises local hackles

January 27, 2016

By KayLynn Harris  |  [email protected] Iowa City residents welcomed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump into the Field House on Jan. 26, where the business mogul found himself amid...

Fiorina keeps swinging away

Fiorina keeps swinging away

January 27, 2016

By Mitch McAndrew [email protected] Carly Fiorina is looking for an upset in the Hawkeye State. With less than a week to go until the first-in-the-nation caucuses, the former Hewlett-Packard...

Change to believe in or change that can be achieved

Change to believe in or change that can be achieved

January 27, 2016

Obama’s shadow looms over the Clinton-Sanders divide. By Brent Griffiths  |  [email protected] Former Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton challenged Americans in saying, “Don’t stop thinking about...

Trump eyes foray into IC

Trump eyes foray into IC

Brent Griffiths, [email protected] January 26, 2016

  In June 2015, businessman Donald Trump stumped like almost any other presidential hopeful at Brown Deer Golf Course Ballroom in Coralville. Around 200 people showed up, not a paltry crowd, but...

Santorum hits Burg Inn

Santorum hits Burg Inn

Quentin Misiag, [email protected] January 26, 2016

Rick Santorum has been met with a lot of firsts in Iowa since his come-from-behind first-place finish in the state’s presidential caucuses more than four years ago. On Sept. 1, 2015, he became the...