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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

The Daily Iowan

Kathleen McColaugh of Chicago offers Minnesota Governor Tim Walz a shot at a tailgate before the Iowa football game against No. 7-ranked Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Governor Walz, who campaigned on behalf of Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MINN., turned down the shot, “but they kept it,” McColaugh noted, joking that maybe he could enjoy it later. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

‘It’s weird:’ Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepts nomination for Vice President, warns of Trump’s agenda

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 22, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination in a speech where Walz contrasts former President Donald Trump’s agenda with Vice President Kamala Harris’s...

Protestors hold up signs during the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.

Day two of the Democratic National Convention brings protests

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 21, 2024

CHICAGO — The second day of the Democratic National Convention drew a slurry of small protests outside the convention, held in the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, as delegates filed in on Tuesday...

President Barack Obama discusses energy plans during his visit to Newton, Iowa at the Trinity Structural Towers on April 22, 2009.  The warehouse was once occupied by Maytag before it closed in 2006 and then was bought by Whirlpool.

Obamas back Vice President Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 21, 2024

Former president Barack Obama closed the second night of the Democratic convention in Chicago, discussing President Joe Biden’s successes, national unity, and Kamala Harris’ plans for the presidency.  Barack...

Children play in a fountain during day eight of the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa state fairgrounds in Des Moines on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Iowa State Fair brings nostalgia, new experiences to fairgoers

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 20, 2024

DES MOINES — Long-time Iowa State Fairgoer Jeff Rotert, 60, of Altoona, IA, hasn’t missed the event in 55 years. Rotert takes joy in sharing the fair experience — he initiates newcomers to the...

President Joe Biden reacts during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Biden touts record, endorses Harris in Democratic National Convention Speech

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 20, 2024

President Joe Biden touted his domestic policy record, discussed his 52 years of public service, and enthusiastically endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in his nearly hour-long speech during the...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Jay Higgins, Sebastian Castro named preseason All-Americans by the Associated Press

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 19, 2024

At the end of the 2023 season, Iowa football’s Jay Higgins and Sebastian Castro were named second and third-team All-Americans, respectively, by the Associated Press. Yet just a matter of months...

The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

Iowa golfer Noah Kent finishes runner-up in U.S. Amateur, earns exemption into 2025 Masters

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 18, 2024

Iowa second-year men’s golfer Noah Kent has exploded onto the national golf scene as he finished runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, on...

Fairgoers buy food from stands during day eight of the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa state fairgrounds in Des Moines on Thursday, August. 15, 2024.

Food vendors dish out fair staples, elevated recipes at the Iowa State Fair

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 16, 2024

DES MOINES — Food vendors supply thousands of Iowa State Fairgoers with staples; however, an increasing number of attendees means more tastes and diets to cater to. Many vendors explore new recipes...

The Epenesa family greets Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Four-star recruit Iose Epenesa continues his family’s legacy, commits to Iowa football

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 15, 2024

The Epenesa bloodline continues to run through Iowa City.  The latest addition comes from Iose, an ESPN 2025 four-star recruit who committed to the Hawkeyes on Thursday. Epenesa, whose father, Eppy,...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs speaks during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs sees this NIL as an opportunity for students to profit on their name, image, and likeness. “These kids are going to learn how to market themselves,” Heinrichs said. “That's the education I didn't get while I was in school.”

Swarm NIL collective introduces “Swarm Water”

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 13, 2024

Football season is around the corner, and Swarm is ensuring fans stay hydrated this year. On Tuesday, the collective announced a partnership with Iowa-based water bottle packing company Crystal Clear...

Kinnick Stadium is seen during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Five takeaways from Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter August 10, 2024

Hawkeye fans got their first glimpse of this year’s Iowa football team at Kids’ Day at Kinnick. With the season opener against Illinois State rapidly approaching, here are five takeaways from Saturday’s...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball for practice drills during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Column | Kids’ Day at Kinnick practice exposes quarterback quandary between McNamara and Sullivan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

Was there punting? Yep. Was there running? Oh yeah. Was there excitement? Just look at the three boys in the stands waving their shirts overhead. In what has become an annual tradition, Hawkeye fans...