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Meg Doster

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor

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Meg Doster is the Amplify editor for The Daily Iowan. She is a senior who has worked in news, digital, podcasting, arts, Kid Captain, and more.

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Contributed photo by Meg Doster

Senior Column | Nothing will go to plan, and that’s alright

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor
May 8, 2023
Photo contributed by Tara Bynum.

UI assistant professor writes book about Black Joy in early American History

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor
February 21, 2023
Guest Opinion | Mass shootings have become an American custom

Guest Opinion | Mass shootings have become an American custom

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor
February 15, 2023
Nicholas Meyer at the UI Main Library on Oct. 13, 2022. Contributed.

Star Trek director, UI alum Nicholas Meyer speaks about career

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor
October 20, 2022
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

UIHC to stop receiving new inpatients for its eating disorder program

Meg Doster, News Editor
September 11, 2022
Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Colin Votzmeyer and Meg Doster
September 6, 2022
The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa proposes educating employers and employees to prevent wage theft

Meg Doster and Jacqueline Jollay
September 6, 2022
The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

Iowa City City Council postpones vote to remove Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair

Ryan Hansen and Meg Doster
August 17, 2022
The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Woman shot outside H-Bar, suspect still at large

Meg Doster, News Editor
August 7, 2022
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2022.

Iowa Board of Regents raises tuition

Meg Doster, News Editor
July 27, 2022
The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine approved by FDA and CDC, with UI Health Care’s help

Meg Doster, News Editor
July 20, 2022
Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Meg Doster, News Editor
July 14, 2022
An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City Police investigate reported shots fired, one man injured on July 2

Meg Doster, News Editor
July 5, 2022
Johnson County Courthouse.

Browning trial moved again

Sam Knupp and Meg Doster
July 2, 2022
Protesters yell toward Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s mansion during an abortion-rights protest in Des Moines, Iowa, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. Thousands of protesters marched from Central Academy’s campus to Gov. Reynolds' mansion on Terrace Hill.

Protests for abortion rights, a weekend recap

Meg Doster, Sam Knupp, Jerod Ringwald, and Grace Smith
June 26, 2022
Protesters chant at a pro-abortion rights march through downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Hundreds of protesters advocate for abortion rights in Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Editor
June 24, 2022
Guest Opinion | The University Needs to Look into Renting Scooters

Guest Opinion | The University Needs to Look into Renting Scooters

Meg Doster, News Editor
June 16, 2022
Protestors chant while marching from College Green Park to the University of Iowa Pentacrest during a protest against gun violence on Monday, June 13, 2022. Around 20 people attended the demonstration.

March for gun control organized by local youth

Meg Doster, News Editor
June 13, 2022
Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 89 Elinor Levin plays with kids during her watch party in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Levin won 63% of the vote, defeating Tony Currin.

Elinor Levin wins Democratic nomination for Iowa House District 89

Meg Doster, News Editor
June 7, 2022
The Lindquist Center is seen on July 30, 2019.

Board of Regents approves Iowa Center for School Mental Health in UI College of Education

Meg Doster, News Editor
June 2, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Governor Kim Reynolds’ private education bill will not pass, says House Speaker Pat Grassley

Meg Doster, News Editor
May 23, 2022
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, answers questions during a visit to the County Materials Corporation in Iowa City as part of Grassley’s Johnson County stop on his 99 County Tour. “We've appropriated money every year for infrastructure,” Grassley said while talking about infrastructure improvements since 1956. “The only thing is we never used the word infrastructure, we always said highway,” Grassley joked.

Grassley: Supreme Court draft leak a “monumental breach of trust”

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
May 4, 2022
Andrew Dunn, Democratic candidate running for Iowa House District 90, holds the microphone while passionately speaking about bipartisanship during the University of Iowa Faculty Staff Legislative Forum at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Iowa Democratic House and Senate candidates talk policy at University of Iowa forum

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
April 18, 2022
President Joe Biden waves during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Fact Check | Checking claims in President Joe Biden’s visit to Iowa

Lyle Muller, Meg Doster, Eleanor Hildebrandt, and Caleb McCullough
April 12, 2022
An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City police investigate report of assault by unknown male assailant

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
April 4, 2022
(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Miller-Meeks and Bohannan both feel confident about race in 1st Congressional District seat

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
April 3, 2022
Contributed by Kyle Kuehl

Kyle Kuehl, Republican candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, drops out of race as petition is rejected by state panel

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
March 29, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018.

Sen. Chuck Grassley uncertain which way he will vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination

Meg Doster, News Reporter
March 23, 2022
Photo Illustration by Braden Ernst

Iowa City recycling program reduces landfill battery fires

Meg Doster, News Reporter
March 21, 2022
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 he wants a SCOTUS Justice who will commit to original understanding of constitution

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
March 21, 2022
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 talks Russia economic strategy and Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
March 2, 2022
Christy Wolfe announces candidacy for Iowa House District 90

Christy Wolfe announces candidacy for Iowa House District 90

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
March 2, 2022
Gov. Kim Reynolds stands in front of the Iowa Capitol to deliver the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address. Contributed by Alex Murphy.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touts Republican leadership in rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union

Natalie Dunlap and Meg Doster
March 2, 2022
Fact Check | Jeff Shipley says teachers should not get raises if pushing topics the Legislature banned in law

Fact Check | Jeff Shipley says teachers should not get raises if pushing topics the Legislature banned in law

Meg Doster, News Reporter
February 28, 2022
House speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, speaks to start the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Grassley opened the session with a speech. During the speech, Grassley spoke about his youngest child, Chance, starting basketball as a first grader. “Let's just say we got a little work to do on our left hand dribbling “

Bill barring transgender women and girls from athletics passes Iowa House

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
February 21, 2022
An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City man arrested for child endangerment after child in his care shot another child

Meg Doster, News Reporter
February 21, 2022
The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

The bills that survived the Iowa Legislature’s funnel week

Meg Doster, News Reporter
February 18, 2022
Police cars are seen blocking an area outside the Emma Goldman Clinic on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Police reported a suspicious package in the area.

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

DI Staff
February 18, 2022
Iowa City business uses 3D printing to build affordable houses

Iowa City business uses 3D printing to build affordable houses

Meg Doster, News Reporter
February 17, 2022
Sen. Chuck Grassley speaks with reporters outside of Iowa City High School after a Q&A session with students on June 2, 2021.

Sen. Chuck Grassley advocates for EAGLES Act on Parkland anniversary

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
February 16, 2022
A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

Man arrested for threatening to stab University of Iowa health care workers

Meg Doster, News Reporter
February 9, 2022
Caucus organizers are seen during the Republican caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Democrats gather virtually to caucus, Republicans remain in-person

Emily Delgado and Meg Doster
February 8, 2022

Structure fire causes $30,000 in damages to Iowa City home

Meg Doster, News Reporter
February 4, 2022
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session.

Sen. Grassley says that meeting with President Biden on SCOTUS nomination was a success

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
February 2, 2022
Iowa City woman arrested for attempted murder and robbery

Iowa City woman arrested for attempted murder and robbery

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 30, 2022
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, stopped in Johnson County on Jan. 27, 2021 as part of her 99 County Tour.

Sen. Ernst addresses economic concerns of Iowans at family-owned koi farm

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter
January 27, 2022
Iowa City man accused of shooting at another person in June 2021

Iowa City man accused of shooting at another person in June 2021

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 26, 2022
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City man charged for entering, controlling vehicle outside Coralville’s Mellow Mushroom

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 24, 2022
Anti-abortion marchers stand on the sidewalk facing abortion-rights attendees during a protest and counter protest outside the Emma Goldman Clinic for reproductive health care in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.

Anti-abortion, abortion-rights protesters gather on Roe v. Wade anniversary at Emma Goldman Clinic

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 22, 2022
An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City reports decrease in shots fired after dramatic increase in 2020

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 21, 2022
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds enters the Iowa House Chamber for the Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. (Kelsey Kremer/The Des Moines Register)

Gov. Kim Reynolds raises over 10 times in campaign funds compared to Democrat Deidre DeJear

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 20, 2022
Director of Public Safety Mark Bullock poses for a photo on Jan 13, 2022. Mark Bullock has received the promotion after serving as a co-interim director for the Department of Public Safety.

Mark Bullock appointed as University of Iowa’s director of public safety

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 18, 2022
Iowa City Police: Man arrested for shooting landlord

Iowa City Police: Man arrested for shooting landlord

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 4, 2022
Iowa City teens arrested on armed robbery charges

Iowa City teens arrested on armed robbery charges

Meg Doster, News Reporter
January 3, 2022
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City Police arrest suspected shooter

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 21, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Iowa City Fire Department extinguishes elevator fire at UIHC

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 17, 2021
Johnson County’s Social Services Director Lynette Jacoby poses for a portrait outside of the Johnson County Department of Human Services on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Johnson County Social Services proposes raising money for countywide funeral assistance

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 14, 2021
Johnson County Courthouse.

Non-jury trial date set for man accused of shooting Marine while aiming for squirrel

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 14, 2021
Johnson County Courthouse.

Reginald Little convicted for April 2020 murder of Kejuan Winters

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 8, 2021
Unified Sports players and coaches put their hands in the middle during a practice at the Robert A Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. The University of Iowa has become nationally recognized for its support of Unified Sports.

University of Iowa nationally recognized for inclusive athletic programs

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 5, 2021
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Two men arrested in shooting at Old Capitol Parking Ramp

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 5, 2021
An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City woman arrested for threatening day care with butcher knife

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 3, 2021
The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

Iowa City man accused of assaulting two University of Iowa employees at Seamans Center

Meg Doster, News Reporter
December 1, 2021
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City man arrested for attempted murder, child endangerment

Meg Doster, News Reporter
November 29, 2021
The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

UI hires student care coordinators respond to mental health crises

Meg Doster, News Reporter
November 18, 2021
O'Leary twins, 8, pose for a portrait at a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children at Weber Elementary School in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

Iowa City Community School District parents ‘relieved’ to vaccinate students 5-11

Meg Doster, News Reporter
November 10, 2021
Savannah DeGroot, one of QT Closet's founders and Project Coordinator, looks over a large pile of clothing donations that have been cleaned and processed for giving away. The number of clothing items in the storage containers pictured are estimated to be around 2,000.

Queer Trans Clothing Closet launches online store, prepares for pop-up

Meg Doster, News Reporter
November 7, 2021
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Oct. 17 accidental shooting caused by man aiming at squirrel

Meg Doster, News Reporter
November 5, 2021
MidAmerican Energy Company is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City libraries, nonprofits aid residents with increasing heating bills

Meg Doster, News Reporter
November 3, 2021
Contributed photo of Coralville Mayor elect Meghann Foster.

Meghann Foster wins mayoral election after running unopposed

Meg Doster, News Reporter
November 2, 2021
A protester speaks during a protest against a military coup in Sudan on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Around 100 people came and showed their support after the first protest earlier that week. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Sudanese Americans protest ongoing military coup in Sudan

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 30, 2021
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Reports of violent crime declined in Iowa City in 2020

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 26, 2021
Johnson County Courthouse.

Johnson County Supervisors to discuss use of federal funds to track domestic abusers

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 24, 2021
Iowa City police identify person believed to be responsible for Oct 17 gunshot wound

Iowa City police identify person believed to be responsible for Oct 17 gunshot wound

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 22, 2021
An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

ICPD identify person of interest in active investigation

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 20, 2021
Iowa City police investigating crash, driver sustained gunshot wound

Iowa City police investigating crash, driver sustained gunshot wound

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 18, 2021
A free take home Covid-19 test kit, available at the Iowa City city hall is seen on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City City Hall gives away free COVID-19 test kits

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 17, 2021
Customers order at The Java House located on East Washington Street on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Iowa City cafes see boost in customers during midterm period

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 12, 2021
Photo illustration by Cecilia Shearon.

COVID-19 causes long term effects on Iowa food assistance programs

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 10, 2021
Anti-gay protestors engage in conversations with the LGBTQ community at the intersection of Washington and Dubuque Streets on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.

LGBTQ+ students at the UI face hate from street preachers

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 5, 2021
Johnson County Deputy Director of Emergency Management Agency Travis Beckman speaks during a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class at Regina Catholic Education Center on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. The class is one of the first in Iowa and hopes to develop leadership and first responder skills for high schoolers.

Regina Catholic Education Center first eastern Iowa school to take part in national teen emergency program

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 3, 2021
Participants of a women’s march congregate in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. The marchers encountered both street preachers and members of the Iowa City community celebrating Pride during the route.

Iowa City Women’s March protests Texas abortion laws, joining nationwide movement

Meg Doster, News Reporter
October 2, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague encourages people to vote during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Iowa City mask mandate extended indefinitely

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 29, 2021
The unfinished American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Corn Monument is seen in the Hydraulics Model Annex on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Corn Monument is set to be finished on the Sunday following the Iowa football game against Penn State.

University of Iowa homecoming corn monument to be largest in university history

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 28, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens to Senate President Jake Chapman speak during the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homes for Iowa receives 10 million from COVID-19 relief package

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 20, 2021
U for Us member Rebecca Evans speaks during the March for Survivors demonstration on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Their goal is to support survivors of sexual assault, and they plan to meet every Thursday at 5 p.m on the Pentacrest.

Fiji protests inspire new student organization, demonstrations

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 16, 2021
Design by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

UI community members embrace Hispanic and Latino/a/x culture

Meg Doster and Hannah Pinski
September 14, 2021
Members of the Iowa City Community School District Board listen to members of the crowd during an Iowa City Community School District meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Members of the audience argued for and against a mask mandate within the school district.

Iowa City schools will require masks for K-12 students

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 14, 2021
Young trees soak in the sun Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 at the University of Iowa.

Roots for Trees Iowa City Parks and Recreation program reopens Wednesday

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 14, 2021
COVID-19 permanently changing aspects of Iowa City jobs

COVID-19 permanently changing aspects of Iowa City jobs

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 14, 2021
Protesters hold their kids close outside the Iowa City Senior Center while pushing for pandemic relief Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Fund Excluded Workers Coalition rallies over American Rescue Plan funds

Meg Doster and Rachel Schilke
September 7, 2021
Members of COGS protest the lack of mask mandates on campus at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

COGS ‘die-in’ to protest UI’s COVID-19 management

Meg Doster, News Reporter
September 2, 2021
New location of Iowa Cannabis Company’s new dispensary onTuesday Aug. 24, 2021. The dispenser will be located at 322 Hwy. 1.

Medical marijuana dispensary rolling in to Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Reporter
August 26, 2021
Iowa City man arrested in connection to July shooting

Iowa City man arrested in connection to July shooting

Meg Doster, News Reporter
August 25, 2021
North Liberty man arrested in connection with April shots-fired outside bar

North Liberty man arrested in connection with April shots-fired outside bar

Meg Doster, News Reporter
August 23, 2021
The sign of St. marks United Methodist Church, which hosts Loving Arms Early Learning Center, is seen on Sunday, Aug. 22.

Daycares and K-12 schools brace for fall without mask mandate

Meg Doster, News Reporter
August 22, 2021
The University of Iowa Marching Band practices before Kickoff at Kinnick in Kinnick Stadium located in Iowa City on Aug. 17, 2018. During this OnIowa event, students were able to rush the field, listen to music, learn the fight song, and watch fireworks.

New Hawkeyes anticipating in-person experience

Meg Doster, News Reporter
August 3, 2021
A sign reads "Now Hiring" in downtown Iowa City on Friday, July 23.

Iowa’s state unemployment rate rises to 4 percent, first time since October 2020

Meg Doster, News Reporter
July 27, 2021
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County Supervisors recognize Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day

Meg Doster, News Reporter
July 22, 2021
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