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[Photo] Letter from the editor: We will get through COVID-19 with you

March 29, 2020
In this diptych, ormer Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Vice President Joe Biden, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., address supporters at their watch parties in Des Moines after the caucuses on Tuesday.

[Photo] Amid delayed Iowa caucuses results, Democratic candidates move on to New Hampshire

February 4, 2020
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[Photo] Effectiveness of gun buyback programs cause divide in Democratic presidential candidates

October 29, 2019
From left: Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen.

[Photo] Hawkeye Marching Band madness: After Harreld’s Cy-Hawk remarks, universities move forward

September 25, 2019
Left to right: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif.

[Photo] What does Medicare for All mean for jobs in Iowa?

September 17, 2019
Daily Iowan staff members hold first-place awards at the Iowa Newspaper Associations Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, April 28, 2022. (contributed)

Daily Iowan wins general excellence, 24 other awards at 2022 Iowa Newspaper Association contest

April 29, 2022
University of President Barbara Wilson speaks with members of The Daily Iowan in Jesup Hall on April 20, 2022.

Q&A | President Barbara Wilson talks campus free speech, mental health resources after her first year

April 21, 2022
A member of the Metro Area Bomb Squad steps away from a package in front of Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert describing the package as “suspicious” around 11:20 a.m.

Suspicious package outside Emma Goldman Clinic deemed not to be a threat, police say

February 18, 2022
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers a question in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

UI President Barbara Wilson talks free speech, faculty recruitment

February 15, 2022
Iowa enters the field before the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Iowa last appeared in the Big Ten Championship in 2015 where the Hawkeyes were defeated by Michigan State.The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Citrus Bowl, other postseason games

December 14, 2021
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers questions from Daily Iowan editors in Jessup Hall on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. Wilson answered questions regarding updates on COVID-19 and future safety precautions as well as future legislative actions. (Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A | President Barbara Wilson talks COVID-19, sexual misconduct, legislative priorities

December 9, 2021
Iowa defensive back Riley Moss and linebacker Seth Benson force Nebraska wide receiver Samori Toure during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Championship Weekend games

December 2, 2021
The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2021.

Johnson County employees will be required to be vaccinated, or undergo weekly testing

December 2, 2021
Iowa defensive back Dane Belton cheers after a victory during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Belton intercepted two passes.The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 13 games

November 23, 2021
Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta fights for extra yards during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 12 games

November 18, 2021
Opinion | What DI editors are thankful for this Thanksgiving

Opinion | What DI editors are thankful for this Thanksgiving

November 18, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 11 games

November 11, 2021
Ops Blog | What’s the best coffee shop in Iowa City?

Ops Blog | What’s the best coffee shop in Iowa City?

November 10, 2021
Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins gets set before a play during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 10 games

November 4, 2021
City Councilors-elect Shawn Harmsen, Megan Alter, and Mayor Bruce Teague take a selfie at a watch party for Iowa City City Council candidates Megan Alter and Shawn Harmsen at Sanctuary in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

Bruce Teague and Megan Alter elected to at-large seats, Harmsen elected to District B on City Council

November 2, 2021
Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 9 games

October 28, 2021

Film: City Council Candidate Interviews

October 26, 2021
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2021. At the interview, Wilson addressed the challenges and highlights she has encountered during her three months of presidency, campus safety, her relationship with the Board of Regents, how the university handled the sexual assault allegations against Phi Gamma Delta, her goals with USG, and more.

Q&A with President Barbara Wilson

October 14, 2021
Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. LaPorta caught seven passes for 65 yards and one touchdown.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 7 games

October 14, 2021
Iowa players begin to warmup during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 6 games

October 7, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 5 games

September 30, 2021
On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 4 games

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 4 games

September 23, 2021
Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Joe Skates during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 3 games

September 16, 2021
Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 2 games

September 9, 2021
Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

On the Line: The Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 1 games

September 2, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC North Liberty hospital proposal gets greenlight from state board

August 31, 2021
Trinton Prater, a graduate student studying for a masters degree in music composition, is seen outside of the Voxman Music Building on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

After the pandemic’s catastrophic hit to the arts, UI graduating artists charge ahead

May 11, 2021
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.

Iowa City releases report over police use of tear gas, flashbangs against protesters

January 29, 2021
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

On the Line: Bowl Edition

December 29, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp goes for a layup during a basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

On the Line: Iowa-Gonzaga men’s basketball edition

December 17, 2020
Q&A | President Harreld talks presidential search, DEI initiatives, and the spring semester

Q&A | President Harreld talks presidential search, DEI initiatives, and the spring semester

December 14, 2020
Saturday Dec. 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) overthrows a pass towards the endzone during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium.

On the Line: Week 8 game picks

December 10, 2020
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin catches a pass during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Corbin rushed 38 yards throughout the game.

On the Line: Week 7 game picks

December 3, 2020
Iowa Running Back Tyler Goodson makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Goodson’s was the second touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

On the Line: Week 6 game picks

November 24, 2020
By AJ Boulund

What Daily Iowan editors are thankful for this Thanksgiving

November 28, 2020
Iowas Jack Koerner celebrates an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Iowa forced 3 MSU interceptions.

On the Line: Week 5

November 19, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

Students face tough choices as Thanksgiving break and a virtual instruction period coincide with virus outbreaks

November 17, 2020
Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

On the Line: Week 4

November 12, 2020
Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

On the Line: Week 3

November 5, 2020
Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches a pass during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

On the Line: Week 1

October 22, 2020
President Bruce Harreld speaks during a virtual interview with The Daily Iowan on Sept. 29, 2020.

Q&A: UI President talks retirement plan, decision to reopen campus, and the spring semester

October 1, 2020
President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview on Dec. 7, 2017 at the Adler Journalism Building. The interview covered topics including tuition, alcohol in the Greek community, and financial aid.

Photos: President Bruce Harreld (2015-2020)

October 1, 2020
Over 100 flags are on display on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

UI international students speak about grappling with previous ICE guidance

July 14, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

Q&A: UI president discusses fall plans, COVID-19 responses, the public/private partnership

May 18, 2020
The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

The Daily Iowan named nation’s Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper

May 13, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

Q&A: UI president talks VP for Student Life search, Marching Band safety, P3 approval

February 16, 2020
Dance Marathon 26: 24 hours captured in 2 minutes

Dance Marathon 26: 24 hours captured in 2 minutes

February 13, 2020
Daily Iowan staff members hold first-place plaques and the 2020 Newspaper of the Year award to celebrate earning the Iowa Newspaper Association’s top honor at the association’s annual awards convention at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Feb. 7. The achievement marks the first time the DI has won Newspaper of the Year since 1981.

The Daily Iowan named Newspaper of the Year in state journalism contest

February 9, 2020

Caucus Chaos: Iowa City

February 5, 2020
UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks public/private partnership, climate crisis, sustainability goals

December 15, 2019
University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson speaks at the utility public private partnership information meeting in The Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The meeting focused on explaining the 50-year partnership between the University of Iowa, Meridiam and ENGIE.

UI officials field community questions on public/private partnership consultant’s fossil-fuel ties

December 12, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Interim Provost Sue Curry listen to a presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents 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.

Report: Iowa regent universities tout $11.8 billion impact on state economy

November 14, 2019
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019.

Williams, Roesler, Eastham, Eyestone gain Iowa City School Board seats

November 6, 2019
Contributed from the Johnson County Sheriff - Roy C. Browning

Husband charged with first-degree murder of UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning

October 28, 2019
Director of Finance and Operation Rob Lehnertz sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.

Q&A: Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations talks climate strike, P3, Finkbine development

October 21, 2019
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) during the Democratic Presidential Debate at Otterbein University on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Westerville, Ohio. (Win McNamee/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa Democrats react to health insurance, jobs topics in 2020 presidential debates

October 15, 2019
Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Q&A: VP of Student Life Melissa Shivers talks DEI action plan, student disability services, and #DoesUiowaLoveMe

October 9, 2019
Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Q&A: New Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks on starting at the UI

October 1, 2019
UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld discusses diversity head’s resignation, contract extension, Cy-Hawk game

September 29, 2019
Bernie Sanders supporters watch the third Democratic Presidential Debate in Shambaugh Auditorium on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Iowa City debate watch parties continue amid storms

September 12, 2019
Students make their way to Kinnick Stadium for Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

UI freshmen: What it means to be a Hawkeye

August 26, 2019
Nicholas Johnson and Mary Vasey of Iowa City watch the debate at Airliner for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on July 31, 2019. This is the second night of the second round of debates for democratic candidates. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City tunes into second July presidential debate night

July 31, 2019
Supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders, D-VT, watch the debates from his campaign office in Iowa City on July 30, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City voters react to the first night of July debates

July 30, 2019
Democratic presidential candidates wave to the crowd as they arrive to the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami on Thursday, June 27, 2019, for Day 2 of the first Democratic presidential primary debates for the 2020 elections. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

Iowa Democrats react to second night of presidential-nomination debates

June 27, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks tuition, Modern Piping dispute, future at UI

May 5, 2019
UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks free speech, campus changes, #DoesUIowaLoveMe

March 12, 2019
UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

January 28, 2019
UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in an interview in the Presidents Office on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks state funding, student life

December 12, 2018
Melissa Shivers discusses 2020 fraternity/sorority life plan, greek tier system

Melissa Shivers discusses 2020 fraternity/sorority life plan, greek tier system

December 5, 2018
UI VP for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.

Melissa Shivers discusses inclusivity, accessibility, and revising the greek life experience

November 5, 2018
Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta sits at his desk on Oct. 17.

UI Athletics Director Gary Barta discusses Title IX, alcohol sales in Kinnick, and more

October 22, 2018
UI President Bruce Harreld stands for a portrait in the Daily Iowan newsroom on Friday, October 12, 2018.

UI president discusses fraternity suspensions, safety on campus

October 16, 2018
During City Council election forum, candidates shared their vision for Iowa City at the Mill.

Meet the 5 candidates running in today’s Iowa City Council primary election

September 4, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to throw during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Four questions for Hawkeye football

August 27, 2018
Mollie Tibbetts

Service for UI student Mollie Tibbetts to be held Aug. 26 in Brooklyn

August 23, 2018
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Primary elections are here: who’s who and how to vote

June 5, 2018
State Senatorial candidate Zach Wahls poses for a portrait on Friday, June 1,. Wahls is running in Iowas 37th district.(Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Zach Wahls believes his youth gives him the edge in Iowa Senate election

June 3, 2018
Democratic candidate for Iowas 37th District Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Weiner served as a U.S. diplomat for over 25 years, and was born and raised in Coralville.

Janice Weiner touts her experience ahead of primary election

June 3, 2018
UI President Bruce Harreld poses for a portrait inside the offices of the Daily Iowan on Friday, May 4, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A: President Harreld talks shared governance, sexual misconduct, faculty issues

May 8, 2018
Members of UIs SURGE Party speak in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Verdict reached but not disclosed on potential UISG election code violation

March 29, 2018
UI president Bruce Harreld speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld discusses officials leaving, tuition hikes coming

March 9, 2018
The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

The status of (many) ongoing searches for new UI administrators

February 2, 2018
FILE - A group gathers around a podium after Gov. Reynolds first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UI may lose $8.7 million in funding under state Senate budget proposal

January 25, 2018
UISG President Jacob Simpson and Vice President Lilián Sánchez pose for a portrait in the Iowa City Daily Iowan Newsroom on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UISG leaders discuss first semester at organization’s helm

December 5, 2017
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Summer Hawk Tuition Grant to discontinue after summer 2018

November 30, 2017
University of Iowa J. Bruce Harreld speaks during an interview with the Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. This was the DIs first interview of the 2017-18 school year with Harreld. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld talks DACA, tuition increases

September 6, 2017
The new UI Vice President for Student Life, Melissa Shivers, poses for a portrait inside her office in the IMU on Friday, Aug. 25. 2017. Shivers moved from her previous job at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where she filled the role of Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life and Dean of Students. She has been employed within public higher education for 20 years. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

New UI vice president for Student Life talks success, diversity, safety

August 29, 2017
The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

That was the year that was

May 13, 2016
(Courtesy Governors office)

Richards becomes new regent

May 9, 2016
Attack highlights racial tensions

Attack highlights racial tensions

May 5, 2016
(A map of the proposed route for a new oil pipeline through Iowa, proposed by Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners. (The Daily Iowan/Photo Illustration)

Iowa Utilities Board OKs Bakken pipeline

March 11, 2016

TIER updates presented

August 6, 2015

Man accused of sexual abuse

August 6, 2015

Who is the winner of the MLB trade deadline?

August 6, 2015
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