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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY., speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Kirsten Gillibrand drops 2020 presidential bid

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor August 28, 2019

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand dropped her bid for the Democratic presidential-nomination on Wednesday and said via Twitter she wants to focus on gaining a Democratic majority in the Senate. “We...

Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Oliver Martin receives immediate eligibility from NCAA

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 28, 2019

The Oliver Martin saga is officially over after the Michigan transfer received eligibility from the NCAA. The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow first reported the news. “I am ecstatic that the...

MUSC Executive Director of Student Programs and Student Diversity TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice presidency of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019.

After diversity VP’s resignation, UI updates community on action plan

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 27, 2019

Following the resignation earlier this month of the associate vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the University of Iowa on Tuesday assured the campus community that its efforts to make...

University of Iowa student IDs not valid for polls

University of Iowa student IDs not valid for polls

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 27, 2019

State Board of Regent universities are taking divergent paths on making student ID cards a valid form of voter identification. Iowa State University announced recently that its students will be able...

Police investigators respond to a scene of a suspicious death on Friday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa City police: UI Health Care budget executive homicide investigation active

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor August 27, 2019

Nearly five months after the homicide of University of Iowa Health Care budget executive JoEllen Browning, there are no new updates in the investigation of her homicide, Iowa City public-information officer...

Manny Rugamba runs toward the sideline during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football ready for Rugamba’s return

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 27, 2019

Manny Rugamba will be back in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. But this time, he’s a visitor. The former Hawkeye cornerback transferred to Miami (Ohio) following the 2017 season and sat out in 2018 due...

The Lindquist Center is seen on July 30, 2019.

Des Moines Area Community College partners with the UI to increase diversity

Patrick Johnson, News Reporter August 26, 2019

The University of Iowa and the Des Moines Area Community College are partnering to provide a scholarship to 25 aspiring students from underrepresented backgrounds to strengthen diversity within secondary...

New CLAS Dean Steve Goddard poses for a portrait in Schaeffer Hall on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Plans of excellence, impact, autonomy, and accountability drive new CLAS dean as fall semester begins

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 26, 2019

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Steven Goddard is enthusiastic to begin work this school year as he settles into his new position at the University of Iowa.  Goddard assumed the role of liberal-arts...

during Convocation on the Pentacrest on Sunday, August 25, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Letter from the Editor: The DI needs your voices

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2019

For journalism to contribute to the functioning of a healthy democratic society — one in which all members have access to accurate information to use in making sound decisions — it can’t be produced...

Former Navy Admiral to challenge for Joni Ernst's Senate seat

Former Navy Admiral to challenge for Joni Ernst’s Senate seat

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 26, 2019

Retired Navy Admiral Michael Franken announced Monday he would be seeking the Democratic nomination to unseat Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. Franken released a video launching his campaign, highlighting...

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek speaks with players before Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

O-line set to be a strength for Iowa football

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor August 26, 2019

The success of a football team can often be traced to controlling the line of scrimmage. If that’s the case, the Iowa offense should pose a challenge for opponents this season. Iowa returns a veteran...

Students make their way to Kinnick Stadium for Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

UI freshmen: What it means to be a Hawkeye

DI Staff August 26, 2019

Beginning this semester, The Daily Iowan is implementing the Inclusion & Engagement Initiative. We are committing to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our newsroom and improving the representation...