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Daily Iowan Managing Editor Caleb McCullough poses for a portrait on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the DI newsroom.

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor

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Caleb McCullough is the Executive Editor at The Daily Iowan. Caleb is a senior studying journalism and political science, with a minor in philosophy. Caleb has previously held positions at the DI as a news reporter, designer, digital producer, and politics reporter. In his junior year, he was the co-politics editor and later a managing editor.
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks to take up 2nd District seat as Hart contest continues

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
December 30, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: Vaccine rollout begins, some gathering restrictions lifted

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
December 16, 2020
Representative Dave Loebsack stands for a portrait at the Daily Iowan newsroom on Sunday, September 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Extending opportunity: Dave Loebsack reflects on a career in Congress

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
December 15, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a Biden drive-in rally on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Around 200 cars parked on the grounds and a few people gathered at the front as Biden commented on a change in the presidency and promised to address issues with public health due to the Coronavirus.

Joe Biden’s presidency could bring major changes to higher education

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
December 3, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Chuck Grassley says Congress should pass bipartisan COVID-19 relief package

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
December 2, 2020
Iowa State Senator for District 41, Mariannette Miller-Meeks discuses COVID-19 at The Palmer House Stable on Oct. 20. Miller-Meeks was a 2020 candidate for US Representative for Iowa 2nd District.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ six-vote lead certified by Iowa Secretary of State

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
November 30, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with reporters during a press conference at Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Chuck Grassley tests positive for COVID-19

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 17, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Sen. Chuck Grassley in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 17, 2020
Iowa State Senate candidate Zach Wahls speaks to an audience in the Shambaugh Auditorium on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

Iowa Senate Democrats elect Zach Wahls as minority leader

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 15, 2020
Photo of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller from iowaattorneygeneral.gov.

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller rebuffs Trump’s claims of election fraud

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 13, 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Chuck Grassley won’t acknowledge Joe Biden as president-elect until recounts and legal challenges are settled

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 12, 2020
Michael Osterholm is director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Biden names Iowa native Michael Osterholm to coronavirus task force

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 9, 2020
Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris and President-elect Joe Biden celebrate with supporters after declaring victory in the presidential election at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Third time’s the charm: Joe Biden’s long road to the White House

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
November 8, 2020
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Independents, economy drove Republican wins Tuesday night

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 5, 2020
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Nation holds its breath

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
November 4, 2020
Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Iowa auditors begin processing absentee ballots amid record early-voting

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
November 1, 2020
Fact Check | Greenfield attacks on Ernst Affordable Care Act lawsuit position reflect past statements

Fact Check | Greenfield attacks on Ernst Affordable Care Act lawsuit position reflect past statements

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 30, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a Biden drive-in rally on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Around 200 cars parked on the grounds and a few people gathered at the front as Biden commented on a change in the presidency and promised to address issues with public health due to the Coronavirus.

Joe Biden slams President Trump’s coronavirus response at Des Moines rally

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 30, 2020
Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett listens during the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice in the Hart Senate Office Building on October 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. With less than a month until the presidential election, President Donald Trump tapped Amy Coney Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years. If confirmed, Barrett would replace the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Shawn Thew/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 26, 2020
Rita Hart is seen speaking during her backyard tours on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Rita Hart appeals to rural interests in Coralville

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 24, 2020
The second 2020 Presidential Debate plays on the television in Gabe’s on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. The debate is between Democratic candidate Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.

Iowans say Thursday’s presidential debate was more productive

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 22, 2020
Ambassador Terry Branstand discusses the financial impact of COVID-19 on Iowa’s economy at The Palmer House Stable on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Terry Branstad denies conflict of interest in Eric Branstad’s involvement in China

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 20, 2020
Screenshot from the Des Moines Register’s live feed.

Fact check: final U.S. Senate debate between Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield

Caleb McCullough and Julia Shanahan
October 15, 2020
Attendees hold signs on the bleachers during a Trump campaign rally on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Des Moines International Airport. Thousands of people showed up to hear President Donald Trump speak about his campaign and support Iowa republicans for the upcoming election.

Coronavirus concerns low at Trump’s Des Moines rally

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 15, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Des Moines International Airport. Several thousand people attended the rally to support the president in his reelection campaign for the upcoming election.

Trump rallies thousands of voters in Des Moines less than three weeks from Election Day

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
October 14, 2020
Geroge’s bartender, Rani Simawe watches the United States Vice Presidential Debate on television on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. The debate is between U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California running alongside Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence running alongside President Donald Trump.

Pence and Harris remain civil in debate over Trump’s record

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 8, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds says Iowa hospitals equipped for record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 7, 2020
Sheriff vies for longtime Republican House seat

Sheriff vies for longtime Republican House seat

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 6, 2020
Voting took place from 7am to 9pm.

Iowa election officials hopeful for quick results on election night

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 6, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Bars to reopen in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 2, 2020
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa debates Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield on PBS Iowa on Monday, September 28th, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s U.S. Senate candidates tackle health care, Supreme Court in first debate

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 28, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 25, 2020
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County to change namesake after UI alum Lulu Merle Johnson

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 23, 2020
A memorial sits outside of the Johnson County Courthouse on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The memorial, likely for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died last night.

UI professors teach on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy and future of the Supreme Court

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 22, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018.

Grassley won’t oppose Supreme Court hearings

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 19, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Chances for another round of stimulus checks “practically nil,” Grassley says

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 16, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds opens bars in four counties, Johnson and Story bars remain closed

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 15, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, talks about her personal struggles during the Iowa GOP Reception at Hughes Family Barn in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

UI epidemiologist joins Iowa Democrats press conference criticizing Ernst for comments on COVID-19 death numbers

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 10, 2020
A group of boats decorated in Donald Trump paraphernalia pass under a bridge on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. For Labor day, a group of local Trump supporters decided to drive their boats around Coralville Lake to celebrate and to show support for President Trump. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Dozens of boats take to Coralville Reservoir for pro-Trump parade

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 7, 2020
A protester puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protesters disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protesters reported that no one in the crowd made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Video shows Iowa State Patrol ordering tear gas on protesters on June 3

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 3, 2020
Former U.S. Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks in a pre-recorded message during Progress Iowas Cornfeed event on Tuesday, September 2, 2020. This is the sixth annual cornfeed event for Progress Iowa. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Democrats warn of voter suppression at virtual Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Reynolds makes small business relief available to bars in six counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 2, 2020
Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

City to contract with outside firm for investigation into June 3 tear gas incident

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 2, 2020
Johnson County volunteers collect information at a primary precinct located in The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

State and counties ramp up poll worker recruitment ahead of general election

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 1, 2020
Protesters stop outside of the University of Iowa Police Department during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four-day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the Iowa City City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

Two people facing felony charges for spray painting Old Capitol

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 31, 2020
Protesters walk downtown during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. This protest, a part of a four day protest streak, included a memorial for UI student Makeda Scott. Mourners left flowers and candles in front of the Old Capitol Building.

Protests fill Iowa City streets ahead of Tuesday city council meeting

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 30, 2020
A BLM sign is seen on a bike on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Protesters marched to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and throughout downtown Iowa City demanding justice for the shooting of Jacob Blake that happened on Sunday in Kenosha, Wis. and against the recent decision by Iowa City City Council to give the ICPD $230,000 over five years. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Four-night Iowa City protest streak begins with call for city action, justice for Makeda Scott and Jacob Blake

Natalie Dunlap and Caleb McCullough
August 29, 2020
Screenshot

President Trump champions USMCA trade deal in RNC speech

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
August 27, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden speak during the watch party for Former Vice President Joe Biden at the Olmstead Center at Drake University on Monday, February 3, 2020. Hundreds of people attended the event to hear Biden speak on the results of the caucus.

So what was the point of the caucuses anyway?

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 26, 2020
Eric Barnstad speaks about his political experience at Sports Column in Iowa City on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

Eric Branstad holds “Make Campus Great Again” event for Trump campaign at Sports Column

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 26, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses members of UISG virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

USG members disappointed in Harreld’s response to campus issues

Rylee Wilson and Caleb McCullough
August 26, 2020
Iowa delegates see out presidential nominating process at national party conventions

Iowa delegates see out presidential nominating process at national party conventions

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
August 25, 2020
Iowa City man arrested, charged with hitting Black Lives Matter protesters with car

Iowa City man arrested, charged with hitting Black Lives Matter protesters with car

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editors
August 25, 2020
Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
August 20, 2020
U.S Rep. Cheri Bustos speaks during an Iowa Delegation meeting via zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa delegates navigate first virtual Democratic National Convention

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 20, 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Kamala Harris hits on themes familiar to Iowans in DNC speech

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 20, 2020
City workers work to remove downed trees that took down power lines and landed on a car on Linn Blvd SE. As seen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

Trump does not tour derecho damage or meet with affected Iowans during Cedar Rapids visit

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
August 18, 2020
Democratic National Convention begins with push for unity

Democratic National Convention begins with push for unity

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
August 17, 2020
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The appearance at the Summit comes as evangelical leaders this week criticized Trumps decision to stand down U.S. forces in northern Syria.

Trump approves disaster declaration, will visit Iowa Tuesday

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 17, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds will submit federal disaster declaration, power to be restored to Cedar Rapids by Tuesday

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
August 14, 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, sits in his Washington office on March 12. Grassley said he opposes President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum because they could hurt Iowa farmers who rely on international trade to make a profit. (Gage Miskimen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s senators criticize Democrats for COVID-19 relief bill negotiations

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
August 6, 2020
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Violation of Johnson County mask mandate to be punishable by simple misdemeanor

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
August 5, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

University of Iowa students won’t be tested for COVID-19 before moving into residence halls

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
August 3, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces guidance for reopening of schools

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 30, 2020
The ICCSD School Board meets with members of the ICCSD Equity Committee over Zoom on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Attendees discussed issues including the disproportionality of suspensions for minority students and what work needs to be done to improve curriculum and the procedures within the school district.

Iowa City school board outlines potential policies for racial equity

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 28, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Iowa Democratic 2020 Hall of Fame Celebration on Sunday, July 26, 2020. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Biden rallies Iowa Democrats 100 days out from general election

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 26, 2020
The outside of the UI Student Disability Services office is seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The office is located in the basement of Burge Residence Hall.

UI announces alternative learning arrangements for high-risk students

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 24, 2020
Fact Check | Republican committees claim about the estate tax isnt the whole story

Fact Check | Republican committee’s claim about the estate tax isn’t the whole story

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 23, 2020
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors repeals gun ban in public buildings

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 23, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Federal unemployment assistance will be reduced in phase four coronavirus relief bill, Grassley says

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 22, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during a town hall meeting in Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids on the Coe College campus on Friday, March 17, 2017. Ernst is completing her 99 county tour and will speak again in Des Moines at 5 p.m. at Drake University.

Ernst outlines goals for phase four coronavirus relief

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 21, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds requires mostly in-person learning at Iowa schools

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 17, 2020
A crowd participating in a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality stops at the intersection of Burlington Street and Riverside Drive to spray paint the intersection and chant in support of their cause.

Creating change in Iowa City: The Iowa Freedom Riders

Caleb McCullough and Josie Fischels
July 14, 2020
Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

State Auditor challenges Test Iowa reporting process

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 14, 2020
Cristhian Bahena Rivera walks into the Poweshiek County courthouse for day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma. Bahena Rivera confessed to killing Molly Tibbetts last year but his attorneys filed a motion to suppress the confession because he was not properly read his Miranda warning during initial interviews with police.

Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts delayed to January

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 10, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

UI outlines further budget cuts, president’s salary proposed to be cut in half

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 10, 2020
Over 100 flags are on display on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

UI international students may need to leave U.S. after Thanksgiving per new ICE order

Josie Fischels and Caleb McCullough
July 8, 2020
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague against allowing Iowa Freedom Rider representatives a seat in City Council meetings

Caleb McCullough and Rylee Wilson
July 8, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds considering new mitigation policies as COVID-19 cases rise

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 7, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Grassley says closing bars, mandating masks unnecessary in Iowa

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
July 6, 2020
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.

Iowa City City Council moves to establish truth and reconciliation commission

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 30, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces changes to COVID-19 recovery reporting system

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 30, 2020
Senator Annette Sweeney speaks with UISG senators during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. The Hawkeye Caucus provides members of the University of Iowa community to come speak with Iowa legislators.

Reynolds signs USG-backed medical amnesty bill

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 25, 2020
Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch speaks at a press conference in front of the Graduate Hotel on June 25.

Johnson County health and business leaders urge mask wearing as coronavirus cases tick up in the county

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 25, 2020
Protesters march up Iowa Avenue to the old Capitol during a Black Lives Matters March on June 23.

Protesters march in solidarity across Iowa, Iowa Freedom Riders visit Kim Reynolds’ hotel in Washington, Iowa

Caleb McCullough and Rylee Wilson
June 23, 2020
UI Center for Diversity and Enrichment Executive Director to depart for University of New Hampshire

UI Center for Diversity and Enrichment Executive Director to depart for University of New Hampshire

Caleb McCullough and Katie Ann McCarver
June 20, 2020
Iowa City jazz musician Blake Shaw performs on Saturday, June 20 at the Pentacrest. The Iowa Freedom Riders hosted a celebration to commemorate Juneteenth, the anniversary of when the last enslaved people were freed. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Freedom Riders hold Juneteenth celebration and march

Caleb McCullough and Josie Fischels
June 20, 2020
Organizer Mazin Mohamedali speaks to a crowd from the steps of the Old Capitol on Thursday, June 4 in Iowa City before beginning a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality. Everyone met on the Pentacrest at 7 p.m. and then heard a handful of speeches before starting.

Most charges against lead Iowa City protester dropped

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 19, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds creates Economic Recovery Advisory Board

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 18, 2020
The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

Letter from The Daily Iowan editors | We’re listening

Josie Fischels, Caleb McCullough, and Sarah Watson
June 16, 2020
Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

State, defense lawyers seek delay of trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 16, 2020
John Thomas, a member of the Iowa City City Council, stands outside his home and in front of a crowd of protesters on Saturday, June 13. The crowd was participating in a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and congregated outside Thomas house to ask what he is doing as a member of the city council to address their demands.

Iowa City protesters march to City Councilor John Thomas’s home

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 13, 2020
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bipartisan police reform bill

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 12, 2020
Protesters return to the Old Capitol after marching through downtown Iowa City as part of another protest on Monday, June 8th, 2020. Iowa City along with a majority of the country has been protesting the murder of George Floyd and systemic racism in the police force.

Iowa City Freedom Riders introduce new demands at second week of protests

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 8, 2020
Organizer Mazin Mohamedali speaks to a crowd from the steps of the Old Capitol on Thursday, June 4 in Iowa City before beginning a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality. Everyone met on the Pentacrest at 7 p.m. and then heard a handful of speeches before starting.

Active Iowa City protester Mazin Mohamedali arrested for violating probation, unlawful assembly

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 8, 2020
The front line of protesters participating in a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality stands facing southwest across all lanes of Highway 1, west of the intersection of Sunset Street and Highway 1 on Saturday, June 6 in Iowa City. The group was planning to march towards a police line about a half-mile down the road. One protester at the front was explaining that the wind was blowing to everyones right and that if tear gas was deployed they need to move to their left. The group would eventually decide to turn around and not confront the police.

Iowa City protesters turn away from police line on Highway 1 citing safety concerns

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 6, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague decries ICPD use of tear gas, flash-bangs on protesters under the direction of State Patrol

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 4, 2020
A protestor puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protestors disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protestors reported that none of the protestors made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Law enforcement officers use tear gas and flash-bangs on protesters marching toward I-80 in Iowa City Wednesday night

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 3, 2020
Patrick the turkey looks over the chickens in Corbin Scholzs chicken coop.

Gov. Kim Renyolds requests federal assistance for Iowa’s egg farmers

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor
June 3, 2020
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