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The Daily Iowan

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

The Johnson County courthouse has scheduled a construction for a new entrance to the building. The Johnson courthouse has been a part of Iowa City since 1901. (The Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)

Johnson County results roll in

February 1, 2016

UPDATE: Sen. Bernie Sanders leads in Johnson County with 57.4 percent of caucus-attendees to Clinton's 42.1 percent with 71 percent of precincts reporting. Meanwhile, Rubio leads with 29 percent of the...

Iowa City, Johnson County feeling the Bern

Iowa City, Johnson County feeling the Bern

February 1, 2016

Though final results are not in, it seems that the Iowa City and Johnson County are "feeling the Bern." One precinct, located at the Iowa City Public Library, had only one viable candidate — Vermont...

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich speaks to a crowd during a rally at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Kasich briefly ran in the 2000 presidential election. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Kasich finds support in Iowa City

February 1, 2016

The Daily Iowan has reporters around Iowa City and Des Moines covering Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The DI has spoken with people supporting Republican candidate John Kasich in this years...

Martin O'Malley supporters stay positive

Martin O’Malley supporters stay positive

February 1, 2016

The Daily Iowan has reporters around Iowa City and Des Moines covering Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The DI has spoken with individuals caucusing for Democratic candidate Martin O'Malley,...

Rand Paul discusses political strategies he plans to take for the 2016 presidential race in front of The Old Capital in the center of campus on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Belief high with Rand Paul caucus-goers

February 1, 2016

The Daily Iowan has reporters around Iowa City and Des Moines covering Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The DI has spoken with several people supporting Republican candidate Rand Paul in this...

Marco Rubio makes sense to supporters

Marco Rubio makes sense to supporters

February 1, 2016

The Daily Iowan has reporters around Iowa City and Des Moines covering Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The DI has spoken with several individuals caucusing for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. “I’m...

Donald Trump Supporters applaud his experience

Donald Trump Supporters applaud his experience

February 1, 2016

The Daily Iowan has reporters around Iowa City and Des Moines covering Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses. The DI has spoken with several individuals caucusing for the first time for Democratic...

Republican presidential candidates, from left, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Ted Cruz, Chris Christie, and Rand Paul appear during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Who’s your candidate? Republicans

February 1, 2016

It's the big day. Lucky for you, we've compiled the top-12 Republican candidates along with some basic information on each to make your caucus night a little easier.       ...

From left: Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley exit the stage at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University in Des Moines. The three candidates are at the university for the second Democratic presidential candidate of the presidential nomination election cycle. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kaschel)

Who’s your candidate? Democrats

February 1, 2016

First thing's first. There are fewer politicians vying for the Democratic nomination. But, in case you were still undecided, we've gathered some quick information on all three.  

Voters finally get their say

Voters finally get their say

February 1, 2016

By Rebecca Morin  |  [email protected] All eyes are on Iowa. The state’s first-in-the-nation caucuses are this evening, and the results could propel candidates forward to the New Hampshire...

Actor Josh Hutcherson talks to a crowd of people at the University of Iowa Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.  Hutcherson is most famous for his role in the film series Hunger Games. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Last push for youth vote 

February 1, 2016

By Mitch McAndrew and Rebecca Morin [email protected] An hour before Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders took the stage in the Field House, a how-to caucus video played for the nearly 3,700 attendees. And...

Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina and Rand Paul take the stage before the Republican presidential debate at the Milwaukee Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Iowa’s rocky road for Kasich

February 1, 2016

by Quentin Misiag [email protected] CEDAR RAPIDS — Even when Ohio Gov. John Kasich set aside small blocks of time to meet with potential voters in Iowa, his true attention was directed to a...