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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

Shared governance groups on campus prepare for search for next UI president

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Sabine Martin October 4, 2020

As the University of Iowa prepares for a new university president search, representatives of students and faculty are prepared to fight for their voices to be at the table. The 21st President of...

Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield point fingers in second U.S. Senate debate

Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield point fingers in second U.S. Senate debate

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor October 3, 2020

Candidates for Iowa’s U.S. Senate participated in their second debate Saturday night, both accusing each other of dishonestly in their attacks on health care, social security, and racial justice.  Democratic...

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The appearance at the Summit comes as evangelical leaders this week criticized Trump's decision to stand down U.S. forces in northern Syria.

Iowa political leaders send well-wishes to President Trump after positive COVID-19 test, urge mask wearing and social distancing

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 2, 2020

President Trump announced early Friday morning that he and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19, hours after Vice President Mike Pence made a campaign stop in Des Moines. Iowa leaders...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Bars to reopen in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 2, 2020

Bars, taverns, breweries, and wineries will be allowed to open again in Johnson and Story Counties under a new proclamation from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. Reynolds issued the proclamation Friday,...

Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli celebrates after defeating Northwestern's  Shayne Oster during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Marinelli won by fall in 2:41.

Six Hawkeyes to compete in Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2020

Six Iowa wrestlers will compete in the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open at Xtream Arena on Nov. 1. Those wrestlers are Spencer Lee, Austin DeSanto, Jaydin Eierman, Alex Marinelli, Michael Kemerer,...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Searches for academic administrators to ‘keep moving’ as UI begins search for new president

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 1, 2020

Nearly five years after becoming the 21st President of the University of Iowa, Bruce Harreld announced a new search will begin for his replacement––adding to a handful of administrative positions...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI reports sexual assault Sept. 26 at a west side residential facility

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor October 1, 2020

The University of Iowa received a report of forcible fondling, a form of sexual assault, Sept. 26 at a west side residential facility, according to an email from the University of Iowa Department of Public...

Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2020

After legendary former Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry died in December at the age of 90, the Hawkeyes honored the hall of famer by stripping the Tigerhawk logo — which Fry created — from both...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

When did past University of Iowa presidents leave the institution?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor October 1, 2020

The state Board of Regents will be starting the search for the next UI president — more than two years before the end of Harreld’s contract — in an effort to smooth the transition process to...

President Bruce Harreld speaks during a virtual interview with The Daily Iowan on Sept. 29, 2020.

Q&A: UI President talks retirement plan, decision to reopen campus, and the spring semester

DI staff October 1, 2020

President J. Bruce Harreld: A few years ago, I extended my contract and I have been worried, as some of you may have heard me talk about, that we don't do succession planning very well at the university....

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

Harreld to retire, opening search for new University of Iowa president

Rylee Wilson, News Editor October 1, 2020

Bruce Harreld has steered the University of Iowa campus through a pandemic, faced falling state appropriations, and brokered the institution’s first public-private partnership to bring in billions...

University of Iowa freshman Alexa Cohen completes work for an online class outside the Blank Honers Center on their first day of the new semester on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Despite the pandemic, campus remains open and some classes are still being held in person.

While the UI continues to offer in-person classes, thousands of students are operating entirely online already

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 30, 2020

At the University of Iowa this semester, more than 2,500 undergraduate students are holding their classes all online. As groups of students and faculty have criticized the UI’s return-to-campus...