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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Senator Bernie Sanders, I-VT answers a question during a Political Party Live event at the Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids: “best candidate to beat Trump”

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter June 7, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., 2020 Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, appeared on a Political Party Live podcast on Friday, saying he is the “best candidate” among the other 22 Democratic...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss is introduced before a men's basketball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, fell to the Scarlet Knights, 86-72.

Moss decommits from Arkansas

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor June 7, 2019

Former Iowa basketball guard Isaiah Moss announced his decommitment from Arkansas on Friday. After declaring his intention to transfer from Iowa on May 2, Moss was set to join the Razorbacks with immediate...

Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is released from the hospital after experiencing chest pain

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter June 6, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds sought emergency medical care on Thursday after experiencing chest pain, her office said in a press release. Reynolds, 59, was seen by a physician and had blood tests, chest x-rays,...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

State Board of Regents vote to increase tuition by almost 4 percent for University of Iowa

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 6, 2019

AMES-- After discussing tuition for the 2019-2020 academic for the final time, the state Board of Regents voted to increase tuition for resident students at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University...

An Iowa football helmet on the sideline 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 leaves Michigan, enters NCAA transfer portal

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 5, 2019

After missing on former Iowa City West High wide receiver Oliver Martin during the first round of recruitment, Iowa might get another chance. Martin has left Michigan and entered the NCAA transfer portal,...

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Regents approve University of Iowa sale of Iowa Center for Higher Education property

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 5, 2019

The state Board of Regents has approved the University of Iowa’s request to sell the Iowa Center for Higher Education property during summer 2019 to the Village at Grays Lake LLC for $7.5 million after...

Cole McDonald pitches during Iowa men’s baseball vs. Ohio State at Banks Field on April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

McDonald selected by Houston Astros in 15th round of MLB Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 5, 2019

Iowa senior pitcher Cole McDonald will be trading in his Iowa baseball hat for a Houston Astros one. The Astros made McDonald the first Hawkeye selected in the 2019 MLB Draft by taking him in the 15th...

Hancher Auditorium Executive Director Chuck Swanson speaks to members of the media during a press conference for The Big SplashÑ a three day festival set to be held at Hancher and along the Iowa RiverÑ on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The Big Splash will take place August 14-16, 2020. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Festival celebrating Iowa River set to make a big splash in Iowa City

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 4, 2019

Artists and engineers are coming together to make waves at a festival celebrating the river that is such a large part of the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities. The Big Splash!, scheduled...

Iowa's Toren Young attempts to stop Iowa State's D'Andre Payne's tackle during the Iowa/Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.

Cy-Hawk Series extended through 2025

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 4, 2019

The annual Iowa-Iowa State football game isn't going anywhere soon. The University of Iowa and Iowa State University extended the contract for the Cy-Hawk Series football game to make sure both sides...

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Democrat Theresa Greenfield enters 2020 U.S. Senate race

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter June 3, 2019

Democrat Theresa Greenfield announced on June 3 that she will run against Republican incumbent Sen. Joni Ernst in 2020. In a video on Twitter, Greenfield pledged her “farm-kid values” and talked...

The Iowa varsity 8 crew looks to their supporters on the shore as they row back to the dock at the end of the first session of a women's rowing meet on Lake MacBride on Saturday April 13, 2019.

Iowa rowing posts program’s best finish at NCAAs

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 2, 2019

Hawkeye rowing finished its season on June 2 in Indianapolis with an impressive showing at the NCAA Championships. All three of Iowa’s boats placed in the top 20, and the 1 Varsity 8 boat’s ninth-place...

Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody interviews with reporters after the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.

Tausaga, Woody earn regional recognition

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 31, 2019

As Iowa track and field prepares for the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 5-8, a couple of its key figures earned regional recognition. The United States Track & Field and Cross-Country Association...