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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

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Carson King receives slew of goodies in Busch sign aftermath

Carson King receives slew of goodies in Busch sign aftermath

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 24, 2019

What started as Altoona man Carson King’s 15 minutes of fame with a sign asking for beer money has resulted in a year’s supply of Busch Light beer in a can with his face on it, a Busch Light flavored...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC study aims to understand genes that cause blindness

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 24, 2019

A small trough of water, a maze, and a very determined mouse — although this may sound like the setup for a bad joke, these simple “ingredients” are at the core of a groundbreaking University...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019.

Safety measures must improve before Iowa plays another Cy-Hawk game, UI president says

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2019

After Hawkeye Marching Band members went public with allegations of physical harassment faced at the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk football game in Ames, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told The Daily Iowan on...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, addresses the crowd during the Polk County Steak Fry in Des Moines on Saturday Sept. 21, 2019. 17 democratic candidates gave speeches and grilled steaks.

Latest Iowa poll shows Warren ahead, but Iowans say they aren’t paying attention to poll numbers

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor September 22, 2019

Barbara Stannard and Dennis Doderer are neighbors and have lived in Iowa City for nearly 40 years. They attended the Polk County Steak Fry together on Saturday, wearing stickers and holding signs in support...

Iowa outside hitter Griere Hughes goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the visiting Cyclones, 3-2.

Volleyball’s comeback against ISU falls short

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter September 22, 2019

A busy weekend for the Hawkeyes was capped off with a tight five-set match in the annual Cy-Hawk game against Iowa State, which Iowa lost, 3-2.  It was Iowa State who raced out to an early two-set...

Signs sit outside the Polk County Steak Fry in Des Moines on Saturday Sept. 21, 2019. 17 democratic candidates gave speeches and grilled steaks.

Campaigns attempt to show strength in numbers at Polk County Steak Fry

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough September 21, 2019

Seventeen Democratic presidential hopefuls stuck to their stump speeches in Des Moines at the Polk County Steak Fry, despite large organizing efforts from the campaigns.  With a large field of Democrats...

Members of the Iowa Marching Band come onto the field before a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Hawkeye Marching Band director addresses band after Cy-Hawk game mistreatment allegations

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2019

After several Hawkeye Marching Band members publicly alleged facing physical harassment at the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk game in Ames, band Director Eric Bush on Sept. 20 released a statement to the "band family"...

Former Vice President Joe Biden shakes the hand of moderator Lyz Lenz at the LGBTQ forum Friday Sept. 20

Presidential hopefuls outline priorities for LGBTQ issues 10 years after Iowa issues first gay marriage license

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor September 20, 2019

Ten Democratic candidates outlined their positions on LGBTQ issues at a forum Sept. 20 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, the first of its kind since before Iowa began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex...

Video: Hawkeye Marching Band member alleges being bruised by beer can at Cy-Hawk game

Jonathan Rawson, DITV Assistant Sports Director September 20, 2019

The DI on Friday first reported on several Hawkeye Marching Band members' allegations of mistreatment faced during the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Since then, the UI announced...

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price discusses the Iowa caucuses in an interview for The Daily Iowan at Prairie Lights on Friday, May 5, 2019. (Jenna Galligan)

DNC approves Iowa Democratic Party’s plan to host satellite caucuses, including at out-of-state college campuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter September 20, 2019

Iowans will be able to apply to hold satellite caucuses at sites around the state and beyond under the Iowa Democratic Party’s new delegate-selection plan. The Democratic National Committee’s rules...

Marching band members escape the rain during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Sept. 14, 2019.

UI continuing investigation into Marching Band’s Cy-Hawk game mistreatment allegations

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2019

The University of Iowa on Sept. 20 announced it will continue its investigation into Hawkeye Marching Band members' allegations of mistreatment that students say they suffered during the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Guilford College basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers, 103-46.

Iowa basketball player Cordell Pemsl accused of drunk driving

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 20, 2019

An Iowa basketball player has been accused of drunk driving early on Sept. 20. Cordell Pemsl, 22, 2401 Highway 6 E., was charged Sept. 20 with first-offense OWI. According to the arrest affidavit,...