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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Then-Regent President Bruce Rastetter announced the newly appointed UI President Bruce Harreld during a meeting in the IMU on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the University of Iowa.

The decade as it was

December 15, 2019

How will the Hawkeye State play its role in determining the next major parties’ presidential nominees as the first-in-the-nation caucus state? What will come of the University of Iowa’s recently approved...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks public/private partnership, climate crisis, sustainability goals

DI staff December 15, 2019

DI: In regards to the P3, state lawmakers said in a forum hosted by the DI yesterday on Sunday that they fear the potential p3 is a gamble that seems to rely on some uncertain factors like unforeseeable,...

Presidential candidate walk-on songs make for a boppin’ playlist

Presidential candidate walk-on songs make for a boppin’ playlist

Kit Fitzgerald, Projects Writer December 15, 2019

The crowds of Iowans who attend political rallies are familiar with long waits, shifting from foot to tired foot and bouncing slightly to the background music while wishing they brought a snack.  These...

Democratic candidate Andrew Yang speaks as his wife Evelyn Yang takes a drink during a roundtable on the topic of family and autism at Sidekick cafe in University Heights on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. The Yang’s shared their experience with their son Christopher, who is on the autism spectrum.

Andrew Yang highlights family’s experience with autism to finish Iowa tour

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 14, 2019

Iowa City West High senior Aaron Fennell-Chametzky didn’t know what question he would ask presidential hopeful Andrew Yang before he raised his hand in the middle of a crowded bookstore.  The event...

Retired Naval officer, Michael Franken speaks to supporters at the law office of Iowa City attorney Jim Larew on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. After forty years of service in the Navy, Franken is stepping down to pursue a campaign for senator.

U.S. Senate candidate Michael Franken highlights rural concerns in Iowa City

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter December 14, 2019

Retired Navy Vice Admiral Michael Franken told The Daily Iowan he is trying to be “the face of rural America” in his campaign for U.S. Senate. Franken, who is one of many Democrats vying to challenge...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer fights for control of the ball during a game against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles, 102-50 (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball wins big over North Carolina Central

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 14, 2019

After a massive win in Ames on Wednesday, the Hawkeyes continued their momentum with a dominant 102-50 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday.  Twelve Hawkeyes were featured on the stat sheet...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle (22) and McKenna Warnock run down the court during a game against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The hawkeyes defeated the eagles, 102-50. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Warnock makes quiet impact for women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 14, 2019

Freshman swingman McKenna Warnock has quietly made a mark on the Iowa women’s basketball team this season, and it showed on Saturday against North Carolina Central when she had nine points, five rebounds,...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon to raffle off signed shoes, donate proceeds to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 14, 2019

After writing "To ISU: Thanks for memz" on his shoes and placing them on the Hilton Coliseum hardwood following Iowa's win over Iowa State on Dec. 12, Jordan Bohannon is creating more memories for his...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors moves Unified Development Ordinance forward despite public scrutiny

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor December 12, 2019

Local farmers gathered in the hallway of the Johnson County Public Administration Building Thursday night to share frustrations after the county Board of Supervisors adjourned its meeting without a public-comment...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes end losing streak at Hilton Coliseum

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2019

The Iowa men’s basketball team entered Thursday without notching a regular-season win in Ames since 2001— but that streak has ended. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68, at Hilton Coliseum...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon kisses Cy-Hawk career goodbye

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 12, 2019

Jordan Bohannon wasn’t lying when he tweeted he had a surprise for Iowa State on Thursday. Following Iowa’s 84-68 victory over the Cyclones, Bohannon took his shoes off and left them on the Hilton...

University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson speaks at the utility public private partnership information meeting in The Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The meeting focused on explaining the 50-year partnership between the University of Iowa, Meridiam and ENGIE.

UI officials field community questions on public/private partnership consultant’s fossil-fuel ties

DI Staff December 12, 2019

Community members questioned leaders managing the University of Iowa’s recently approved utility system public/private partnership — a deal billed as advancing the institution’s sustainability goals...