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Rylee Wilson

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor

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Rylee Wilson is a Managing Editor at The Daily Iowan. She has previously worked as a news editor, news reporter, and politics reporter for the DI. She is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and political science.

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Senior Column | The DI teaches us that everyone needs an editor

Senior Column | The DI teaches us that everyone needs an editor

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
May 10, 2022
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, talks with constituents at an early morning meeting in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Iowa’s U.S. senators, representatives, want more aid for Ukraine

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
April 7, 2022
Brooks Jackson, MD, MBA, University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the UI Carver College of Medicine, speaks to attendees during "State of the Enterprise: Strengths, Challenges, and the Path Forward" at the Medical Education and Research Facility on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Jackson provided an overview of UI health care research.

UI names search committee for next VP for Medical Affairs

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
March 24, 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.

Reynolds signs bills barring transgender girls and women from teams matching their gender

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
March 3, 2022
Fact-checking Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union speech

Fact-checking Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union speech

Rylee Wilson, Lauren White, Caleb McCullough, and Lyle Muller
March 2, 2022
The Old Capitol Dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Bids for the Old Capitol’s gold leaf dome to be redone will be accepted on Feb. 8 and will cost an estimated $505,000.

Majority of students feel comfortable expressing their opinions, Board of Regents survey finds

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
February 16, 2022
Fact Check | Yes, Iowa Republican’s bill would put cameras in classrooms

Fact Check | Yes, Iowa Republican’s bill would put cameras in classrooms

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
February 8, 2022
The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

UI professors violated ethics policy, free speech, investigation finds

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds waves to attendees and legislative members during the conclusion of 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. Reynolds closed her speech with a quote from “Field of Dreams.” “James Earl Jones’ character tells Ray Kinsella, in a baritone voice I can’t imitate: ‘People will come Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom.’”

Reynolds budget proposal falls short of regents’ appropriation request

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
January 11, 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.

Reynolds proposes 4 percent flat tax, workforce package in Condition of the State

Natalie Dunlap, Lauren White, and Rylee Wilson
January 11, 2022
House speaker Pat Grassley 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 addressed unemployment in Iowa and what can be done to help fix this issue. “There won't be one single bill that solves this issue,” Grassley said. “It needs to be a holistic approach. We need to get creative and we need to work together along with the Governor as well as the Senate try to find solutions.”

Leaders call for tax cuts, workforce solutions, in opening of 2022 legislative session

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
January 10, 2022
Iowa State House Rep. Ras Smith, D-Waterloo, is planning to run for Iowa Governor Election in 2022.

Democrat Ras Smith suspending campaign for governor

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
January 5, 2022
Daily Iowan to host forum ahead of legislative session

Daily Iowan to host forum ahead of legislative session

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
November 28, 2021
Cases of syphilis up 75 percent in Iowa

Cases of syphilis up 75 percent in Iowa

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
November 28, 2021
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. Miller-Meeks said a goal is to win by more than six votes in 2022 after defeating Rita Hart by a slim margin in the 2020 general election. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Rep. Miller-Meeks will seek reelection in 1st District

Natalie Dunlap and Rylee Wilson
November 10, 2021
Iowa's new congressional districts were signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds Thursday, Nov. 4. (Legislative Services Agency)

Reynolds signs redistricting maps

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
November 4, 2021
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony at the North Liberty University of Iowa hospitals and clinics construction site on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

Reynolds planning legal action against federal vaccine mandates

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
November 4, 2021
City Councilor Janice Weiner accepts a ballet from a voter during early voting polls at the Old Capitol Mall on Oct. 26, 2021. The opportunity to vote early and in person started on Oct. 13, 2021.

New voting rules cause absentee ballot headaches for auditors

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
October 26, 2021
Iowa Legislative Services Agency releases second redistricting plan

Iowa Legislative Services Agency releases second redistricting plan

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
October 21, 2021
Retired Naval officer, Michael Franken speaks to supporters at the law office of Iowa City attorney Jim Larew on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. After forty years of service in the Navy, Franken is stepping down to pursue a campaign for senator.

Mike Franken enters race for Grassley’s Senate seat

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
October 14, 2021
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz signs a ball for kid captain Kale Schmidt during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Cancer survivor Kale Schmidt taking on Kinnick with the Hawkeyes

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
October 7, 2021
Two students are seen walking in the Seamans Center at the University of Iowa on Aug. 23, 2021. Per the state Board of Regents COVID-19 mask policy, students have the option to wear a mask.

UI professors navigate semester on campus without mask mandate

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
August 24, 2021
Iowa House Representative Christina Bohannon gives a speech during her birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI law professor Christina Bohannan announces bid for Congress

Natalie Dunlap and Rylee Wilson
August 24, 2021
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

Iowa City imposes mask mandate, UI to continue to follow Board of Regents recommendations

Rylee Wilson and Josie Fischels
August 19, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI walks back policy barring instructors from discussing masks

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
August 17, 2021
The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Reimagining Campus Safety Committee shares findings, recommendations

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
August 14, 2021
A sign is seen outside the Iowa Memorial Union for the vaccine clinic at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

University of Iowa to host second vaccine clinic for students

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
May 10, 2021
The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Barbara Wilson named next University of Iowa president

Rylee Wilson, Rachel Schilke, and Eleanor Hildebrandt
April 30, 2021
Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Finalist Daniel Clay takes ‘no-nonsense’ approach to leadership

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 28, 2021
Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Finalist Daniel Clay takes ‘no-nonsense’ approach to leadership

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 27, 2021
Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Fourth UI Presidential Forum: UI College of Education Dean Daniel Clay emphasizes Iowa experience

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 22, 2021
Contributed photo of Daniel Clay, dean of the University of Iowa College of Education.

UI Presidential Search: Dean of UI College of Education Daniel L. Clay named finalist

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 21, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Board of Regents won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations at Iowa’s public universities

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
April 14, 2021
Textbooks for the 2020 school year are stacked.

Faculty required to list textbook orders with Hawk Shop following bookstore private-partnership agreement

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
April 13, 2021
Iowa Department of Public Health reports 38 new cases of U.K. variant

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 38 new cases of U.K. variant

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
March 17, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Resources available for UI community impacted by anti-Asian violence

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
March 17, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa reports three new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
March 15, 2021
Iowa Hawk Shop bags sit on the counter of the store in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017. The Hawk Shop wants to reusable bags in the store.

Regents approve University of Iowa Hawk Shop private partnership

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
March 12, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Additional COVID-19 emergency funds available for students starting next week

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
March 10, 2021
Photo of Siraj White-Wright

Iowa City Police asking for community’s help in search for missing person

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
February 28, 2021
File photo of a police cruiser.

Iowa City police investigating homicide in downtown apartment complex

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
February 13, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Students providing clinical patient care eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
January 22, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa to vaccinate clinical patient care employees

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
January 20, 2021
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine vial is seen on Tuesday, Dec.22, 2020 at the Iowa City VA Health Care System's hospital.

Over 9,000 doses of the COVD-19 vaccine given in Johnson County

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
January 12, 2021
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City considers 2.5 percent police budget increase with new outreach staffers

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
January 9, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 13 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
January 8, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Search committee sets job description for next UI president

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
January 8, 2021
The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Harreld denounces violence at U.S. Capitol

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
January 6, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports eight new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 30, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports eight new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 28, 2020
Former state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announces the appointment of Bruce Harreld as the new UI president during a meeting in the IMU on Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the UI.

University of Iowa faculty, students, push for president with academic background

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 24, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 16 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 21, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 12 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 16, 2020
A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is drawn into a syringe, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, on the 12th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics first hospital in the state to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 14, 2020
North Liberty man accused of sexually abusing child

North Liberty man accused of sexually abusing child

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 3, 2020
University of Iowa student accused of extortion

University of Iowa student accused of extortion

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
December 1, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 40 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
November 25, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 46 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
November 23, 2020
Illustration by Kate Doolittle

With cases rising, University of Iowa officials warn Iowa hospitals will soon be overwhelmed

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson
November 15, 2020
House Parliamentarian Thomas Wickham poses for a portrait outside of the Capitol in Washington DC on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2020.

University of Iowa alums at work in Washington, D.C. amid an uncertain election

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
November 5, 2020
Protesters clash with police during protests outside of the White House on Black Lives Matter Plaza on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Protests began to get violent as police handcuffed a man. Protesters gathered and the police threw a smoke bomb. Only a few blocks away, President Trump holds a private party in the White House.

‘Holding our breath’ D.C. demonstrators await results on contentious election night

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
November 4, 2020
Dave Mastio, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for USA Today, poses for a zoom portrait from his home in Virginia on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Mastio is a University of Iow alum.

Daily Iowan alum David Mastio talks media in the age of Trump

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
November 2, 2020
The Jefferson Memorial sits empty in Washington DC on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. With the elections only one day away, many downtown businesses have boarded up their storefronts and are listed as closed. Residents have heard rumors asking them to stock up on groceries for the next week in anticipation of riots. There were few tourists gathered on the National Mall as the Smithsonian museums limit tickets due to COVID-19.

Washington D.C. prepares for election night unrest

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
November 2, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI reports 23 new cases of COVID-19 as cases trend upwards

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 28, 2020
President of SEIU local 199 Cathy Glasson answers questions during a press conference announcing the results of recertification elections for SEIU, AFSCME, and UE local unions across the street from the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The state requires that the unions vote to confirm the continuation of each union. This is the first time all three have voted simultaneously to recertify.

University of Iowa unions vote to recertify

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 27, 2020
Fact Check | Ernst mostly true in claiming she is one of the most bipartisan senators

Fact Check | Ernst mostly true in claiming she is one of the most bipartisan senators

Rylee Wilson and Rachel Schilke
October 21, 2020
Iowa City man accused of stealing car

Iowa City man accused of stealing car

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 14, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 12 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 14, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

International travel suspended through Jan. 15, new COVID cases reported

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 12, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Man indicted in connection with gunshots fired at apartment complex in August

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 8, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

UI reports 22 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 7, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

UI reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, adds weekend library hours

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 2, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

Harreld to retire, opening search for new University of Iowa president

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
October 1, 2020
Clinton man accused of stealing motorcycle

Clinton man accused of stealing motorcycle

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 30, 2020
The University of Iowa's College of Law is seen Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

University of Iowa College of Law welcomes most diverse class in its history

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 29, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports sexual assault at fraternity

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 29, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

UI reports cases of COVID-19 continue to decline on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 23, 2020
USG Senate Speaker Sam Stucky calls a USG meeting to close on Tuesday, Sept. 22 2020.

USG passes resolution supporting sustainability, affordability, COVID-19 mitigation on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 22, 2020
Coralville man accused of domestic abuse assault

Coralville man accused of domestic abuse assault

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 20, 2020
Arizona man accused of stealing construction car

Arizona man accused of stealing construction car

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 20, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa reports 44 new cases of COVID-19 on campus.

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson
September 18, 2020
North Liberty man accused of controlled substance violation

North Liberty man accused of controlled substance violation

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 17, 2020
North Liberty woman accused of vehicular homicide

North Liberty woman accused of vehicular homicide

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 17, 2020
Marion man accused of controlled substance violation, fleeing police

Marion man accused of controlled substance violation, fleeing police

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 16, 2020
Iowa City-area man accused of stealing bicycle

Iowa City-area man accused of stealing bicycle

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 16, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

Sexual assault reported in UI residence hall

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 16, 2020
Waterloo woman accused of stealing from Scheels in Coralville

Waterloo woman accused of stealing from Scheels in Coralville

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 15, 2020
The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa drops slightly in US News rankings

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson
September 14, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

No spring break at UI, classes to remain in hybrid format for spring semester

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 14, 2020
Iowa City woman accused of theft, burglary

Iowa City woman accused of theft, burglary

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 13, 2020
Iowa City man accused of theft, burglary

Iowa City man accused of theft, burglary

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 13, 2020
Iowa City man accused of stealing a Moped

Iowa City man accused of stealing a Moped

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 8, 2020
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019

ICCSD denied temporary injunction on school reopening

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 8, 2020
Iowa City woman accused of forgery

Iowa City woman accused of forgery

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 7, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 175 new COVID-19 cases

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 7, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI reports 256 new COVID-19 cases on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 4, 2020
North Liberty man accused of assaulting a peace officer 

North Liberty man accused of assaulting a peace officer 

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 3, 2020
Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

Students headed home from the UI may risk spreading COVID-19 to family members

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
September 3, 2020
Iowa City man accused of criminal mischief

Iowa City man accused of criminal mischief

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 1, 2020
The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St. As seen on Aug 27, 2020

Johnson County bars ordered to close after increase in COVID-19 cases amongst young adults

Rylee Wilson, News Editor
August 27, 2020
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