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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

National Democrats target two Iowa U.S. House districts to regain control

National Democrats target two Iowa U.S. House districts to regain control

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 29, 2024

National Democrats are targeting two Republican-held U.S. House seats in Southern Iowa in their quest to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives in this fall’s general election. The national...

Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor January 29, 2024

The Daily Iowan has purchased two weekly newspapers near Iowa City — the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and Solon Economist. The acquisition from Dubuque-based Woodward Communications marks the first...

Iowa guard Ben Krikke gets blocked during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Maryland

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist January 25, 2024

The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 69-67 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes were favorites coming into the game. The Hawkeyes fell short in the second half and had no field...

Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 24, 2024

Hawkeye fans will be able to take a peek into the world of Iowa women’s basketball through a new photo and essay book by journalists at The Daily Iowan and the University of Iowa School of Journalism...

DITV: New Hampshire Primary Preview

Jordan Tovar, DITV Reporter January 22, 2024

Ivy Schaefer, 9, and Maddy MacKenzie, 8, climb on a snow fort at Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 9 and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Fashion guide: Winter weather warmth, but stylish

Parker Jones, Managing Editor January 16, 2024

The secret to staying warm and looking cute is always layers. Here are 10 crucial garments to ensure you stay warm in Iowa this winter, especially during a negative 40 degree Fahrenheit windchill. Winter...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards to step down

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter January 16, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. University of Iowa alum and longtime Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards is stepping down from his position after eight years. Richards...

Iowa runners hug after completing the 60m race during the 2024 Hawkeye Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes hosted ten schools to compete in a variety of field and running events.

Photos: 2024 Hawkeye Invitational

Isabella Tisdale and Emily Nyberg January 14, 2024

Iowa track and field hosted the Hawkeye Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday. Ten teams competed in field and running events throughout the two-day competition,...

Students sled and snowboard on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Several classes were canceled because of the weather. Snow totals in Iowa City were as high as 10.5 inches. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

UI’s first day of spring classes moved online or canceled due to extreme winter weather

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 12, 2024

The University of Iowa announced Friday that the first day of spring classes on Tuesday will be held on Zoom or canceled due to extreme winter weather. UI instructors were directed via email on...

Iowa wrestlers embrace after winning the NWCA National Duals title during the finals round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and North Central College on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated North Central College, 21-20.

Iowa women’s wrestling squad wins NWCA National Duals title in program’s first season

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

The Iowa women’s wrestling squad clinched the national dual championship at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa, over the weekend.  The Hawkeyes defeated King University in the semifinal...