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Sarah Watson

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor

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Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @K_5mydearwatson

Sarah Watson is the executive editor at The Daily Iowan. She’s in her fourth year at the University of Iowa, studying journalism and political science. Previously, she coordinated election and political coverage as a three-semester politics editor, and has reported on student government and the statehouse. Last spring, she stepped into the role of the DI‘s managing news editor. She’s an advocate for transparent government and is committed to making journalism work better for people of all identities. She also thinks pineapple on pizza is a good idea. Email her for a discussion.

All content by Sarah Watson
Photo by Kate Heston

Senior Column | It’s the people, not the newsroom

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
May 11, 2021
Iowa designated player Denali Loecker rounds second after reaching second on an error during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Bob Pearl Softball Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 4-1.

‘Monster truck’: how Iowa’s freshman softball hitter got her nickname

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
May 10, 2021
Iowa right handed pitcher Allison Doocy throws the ball during a softball game against Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 1-0.

A doozy for Doocy: pitcher allows one hit in Iowa softball’s win over Nebraska

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
May 7, 2021
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.

UI admin cite leadership transition, pandemic turmoil in forgoing searches

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
May 5, 2021
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld listens to UI senior from Student Government Diversity Committee Chair Adetayo Oladele-Ajose during a meeting at the Afro-American Cultural Center on Monday, August 29, 2016. The group discussed both short and longterm plans for a cultural houses on campus. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Bruce Harreld says he hopes deferred compensation is earmarked for relocation of cultural centers

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
April 29, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

University of Iowa to hold forums for three Graduate College dean candidates

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
April 29, 2021
Apr 28, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; U.S. President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress as Vice President Kamala Harris (L) and Speaker of the House U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) look on in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol April 28, 2021 in Washington, DC

Iowa Republicans deride Biden’s pitches for broad social spending

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough
April 28, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky answers a question at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

Finalist Hari Osofsky brings ‘infectious’ energy to deanship

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough
April 28, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky answers a question at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

Finalist Hari Osofsky brings ‘infectious’ energy to deanship

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough
April 25, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Letter from the Editor | How the DI is covering the presidential selection process

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
April 25, 2021
Illustration by Paige Ho.

What are the next steps in the University of Iowa president search?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
April 25, 2021
Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Governor appoints new members of Board of Regents

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
April 18, 2021
Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

University of Iowa residence hall rates to rise slightly

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
April 14, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky gives opening remarks at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

First UI presidential forum: Penn State College of Law Dean Hari Osofsky emphasizes collaboration, integrity in leadership

Sarah Watson, Caleb McCullough, and Grace Hamilton
April 12, 2021
Contributed photo of Hari Osofsky, dean of the Penn State College of Law and School of International Affairs.

UI presidential search: Dean of Penn State Law Hari Osofsky named finalist

Caleb McCullough and Sarah Watson
April 11, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Four finalists for University of Iowa presidency set to visit campus this month

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
April 7, 2021
John Keller speaking in the UI Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Graduate College Dean John Keller tapped to be interim University of Iowa president

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
March 25, 2021
Classroom 105 at the EPB- English-Philosophy Building 251 W Iowa Ave sits empty on Friday Aug. 28, 2020.

University of Iowa faculty fall work guidelines to keep some online flexibility

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
March 18, 2021
University of Iowa researcher, Stanley Perlman poses for a portrait in the Bowen Science Building on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020. Perlman along with staff at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics have implemented precautions following reports that a new coronavirus has been found in the United States.

University of Iowa researchers at heart of developing vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
March 16, 2021
Daily Iowan Managing Editor Sarah Watson poses for a portrait inside Adler Journalism Building on March 3, 2020, the day she was selected as the next year's executive editor. Two weeks later, staffers would clear out their desks and produce a paper remotely.

Letter from the Editor | We’ll get back to normal right? It never happened that way

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
March 16, 2021
Fact Check | Tenure protects academic freedom, but faculty aren’t guaranteed a job

Fact Check | Tenure protects academic freedom, but faculty aren’t guaranteed a job

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
March 14, 2021
UI Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Kevin Kregel, speaks at a press conference on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 in the IMU 2nd floor ballroom.

University of Iowa provost: biased professors ‘outliers’

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
March 7, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Infectious disease specialist: ‘Get the first vaccine available to you’ as FDA reviewing new one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
February 26, 2021
A member of UIHC staff fills needles with the Moderna vaccine on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the UI Medical Education Research Facility.

Vaccine experts say ‘don’t let guard down’ after getting COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
February 21, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa sets course for primarily in-person fall 2021, classes of 150-plus to remain online

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
February 5, 2021
UI Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Kevin Kregel, speaks at a press conference on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 in the IMU 2nd floor ballroom. Kregel said the university is holding TA orientations and online workshops to ensure classroom safety in the fall.

Kevin Kregel named permanent provost and executive vice president at University of Iowa

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
February 4, 2021
UI nursing student Macy Griebel receives the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the UI Medical Education Research Facility.

UI students roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
January 31, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Underrepresented groups report lower satisfaction in campus climate, UI embarks on new DEI initiatives

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough
January 25, 2021
A vehicle display in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan 18, 2021.

Iowa City Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration virtually celebrates human rights advocates

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
January 18, 2021
Members of the Senate take part in a session within the senate chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines.

Reynolds’ state budget proposal underfunds public universities’ request

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
January 12, 2021
Fact Check | The facts behind Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Fact Check | The facts behind Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Sarah Watson, Natalie Dunlap, Brian Grace, and Lyle Muller
January 12, 2021
Fact Check | Pre-pandemic Iowa had largest workforce in state history

Fact Check | Pre-pandemic Iowa had largest workforce in state history

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
January 11, 2021
Kurin Phillips a registered nurse in the ICU is vaccinated at the Iowa City VA Health Care System Tuesday.

‘A huge relief’: Local hospitals receive first shipments of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
December 22, 2020
President and CEO at MYEP Roger Lusala poses for a portrait on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in his office at MYEP.

Black leaders, public health experts look to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
December 15, 2020
UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran sits at the University Main Hospital on Dec. 3, 2018.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics expecting to vaccinate employees next week, pending FDA approval

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
December 9, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Why does COVID-19 burden hospitals?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
December 8, 2020
Montse Fuentes speaks during the provost forum on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Former University of Iowa Provost Montserrat Fuentes named president of Catholic liberal arts university in Austin

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
December 5, 2020
David Skorton (right) answers a question from UI Graduate College dean John Keller during An Evening with David Skorton at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Former University of Iowa president David Skorton named to Joe Biden transition team

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
November 12, 2020
The Daily Iowan is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Letter from the Editor | How we plan to handle election night

Sarah Watson, Executive editor
November 1, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

Six University of Iowa greek chapters on interim probation

Sarah Watson and Rachel Schilke
October 9, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI reports sexual assault Sept. 26 at a west side residential facility

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
October 1, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

When did past University of Iowa presidents leave the institution?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
October 1, 2020
Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Trial date delayed for man accused of stabbing wife, UI health care budget official JoEllen Browning

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
September 18, 2020
The Board of Regents holds a meeting discussing bond sales and loss of revenue due to COVID-19 on Youtube live stream on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Regents to ask state lawmakers to restore $8 million cut, $18 million boost in funding

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
September 15, 2020
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Why an Iowa City hotspot could help UI researchers more effectively study a COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson
September 15, 2020
Pictured on Aug. 27, 2020, is a student walking through campus to their classes during the first week of school at the University of Iowa. Although school looks different this year, students are still on campus attending some in-person classes. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa sanctions four Greek chapters for violating COVID-19 guidelines

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
September 11, 2020
University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
September 2, 2020
Iowa City police seek protesters struck by a car Friday night

Iowa City police seek protesters struck by a car Friday night

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
August 22, 2020
A bicyclist directs traffic away from the protest while a police car passes with its lights flashing on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Protesters marched to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and throughout downtown Iowa City demanding justice for the death of Makeda Scott and countless others, while encouraging observers to join the march against the inequality and discrimination that the Black community faces. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

‘It’s not the end’ Iowa Freedom Riders demand quicker action from city council

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
August 22, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Student governments urge University of Iowa to move to virtual learning

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
August 7, 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
Crowd members help each other rinse their eyes with water after being pepper sprayed by police outside of Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Monday, June 1, 2020. Social media posts circulated Twitter and Facebook encouraging looters to break into the mall at 10:30 p.m. Police blocked the entrances and the crowd became violent as a man rushed an officer and police used pepper spray and flash bangs on the crowd. Several nearby businesses had property damage to windows and some protesters were handcuffed.

At Coral Ridge Mall, police meet protesters with chemical irritant, flashbangs

Sarah Watson, Fall Executive Editor
June 1, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

Iowa City activists plan rally in solidarity with George Floyd Saturday on Pentacrest

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
May 29, 2020
Iowa City interim police chief condemns killing of George Floyd

Iowa City interim police chief condemns killing of George Floyd

Sarah Watson, Fall Executive Editor
May 29, 2020
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Iowa to ease restrictions on amusement parks, casinos; allows bars to reopen

Sarah Watson, Editor
May 26, 2020
Jazz Fest spectators and local residents enjoy the fireworks at the Old Capital Building on Friday June 30th 2017. (James Year/Daily Iowan)

Iowa City cancels Fourth of July fireworks

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
May 22, 2020
Fact Check | Did Sen. Ernst flip her position on health care funding?

Fact Check | Did Sen. Ernst flip her position on health care funding?

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
May 20, 2020
University of Iowa juniors Harrison Akienn and Michael Sehelbrop enjoy pizza and beer at the Airliner on Saturday, May 16th, 2020. The Airliner as well as various other local businesses are experiencing a surge in business due to commencement weekend and the state government lifting certain quarantine regulations.

Iowa City businesses reopened cautiously commencement weekend

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
May 17, 2020
Fans gather to meet monster truck drivers during the first-evert All-Star Monster Trucks show at the Johnson County Fair on July 21, 2019.

Johnson County Fair cancels in-person entertainment

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
May 14, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

Johnson County hospitals on ‘high alert’ for potential uptick in COVID-19 cases

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
May 12, 2020
Marissa Payne and Julia Shanahan pose outside the U.S. Justice Department in Washington on March 24, 2019 during the DI Ethics and Politics Initiative team's annual trip to interview Iowa's congressional delegation. They thought it was pretty cool to be there around the time special counsel Robert Mueller released his report on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

[Photo] Senior Column: The UI pushes Hawkeyes to change the world. Thanks to the DI, I’m ready.

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2020
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Johnson County parks seeing heavy visitor traffic, officials encouraging physical distancing

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
May 5, 2020
Daily Iowan Managing Editor Sarah Watson poses for a portrait inside Adler Journalism Building on March 3, 2020. Watson will serve as editor in chief in fall of 2020.

Opinion: The DI opened the door for me and hundreds of other journalists — it’s worth supporting

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
May 4, 2020
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County leaders recommend still avoiding nonessential travel as other counties set to phase in reopening

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 28, 2020
Fresh produce sits out at the Farmer's Market on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. A new study from the UI shows that the number of farmer's markets has gone up and more people are buying their food locally.

Iowa allowed to resume elective surgeries, farmers markets, governor says

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 24, 2020
Nina Grover, a third-year UI student, poses for a portrait on the balcony of her apartment on Monday, April 20, 2020. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa students grapple with how, whether to pay rent after classes transition online

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 21, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC adds requirements for employee personal protective equipment, Mercy enrolls in convalescent plasma treatment

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 21, 2020
(File Photo) The Iowa City School District sign is seen off of North Dodge Street on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. School start times have been adjusted over the past two years in the district. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds closes K-12 schools for the rest of the academic year

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 17, 2020
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County scales up COVID-19 contact tracing staff in public health department as Iowa’s cases steadily increase

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 14, 2020
The Pedestrian Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Small businesses in Iowa are asking for $148 million in state aid

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 8, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics launches ‘virtual hospital’ to treat COVID-19 patients

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
April 3, 2020
Governor confirms COVID-19 outbreak in Cedar Rapids long-term care facility as Linn surpasses Johnson County with most cases

Governor confirms COVID-19 outbreak in Cedar Rapids long-term care facility as Linn surpasses Johnson County with most cases

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 30, 2020
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County Public Health asking medical professionals to register with Medical Reserve Corps

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 27, 2020
Johnson County Detective Sgt. Brad Kunkel during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center in Thursday, March 12, 2020. Kunkel said that jails are screening inmates and arrestees and are watching for signs of COVID-19 that would warrant further screening. (Hayden Froehlich/The Daily Iowan.)

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office taking steps to reduce jail numbers to prevent COVID-19 spread

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 27, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI health official says UIHC plans to ‘triple or quadruple’ in-house testing by next week

Sarah Watson, Managing News Editor
March 25, 2020
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 Health Care, Mercy leaders urge against shelter-in-place order for now

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Director Dave Wilson speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center in Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Iowa hasn’t issued a shelter-in-place order. What is it?

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 24, 2020
The Harrison Street Parking Ramp is seen on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

Iowa City makes downtown ramps free of charge, continues spring break bus schedule

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 23, 2020
Graphic by Emily Wangen

Johnson County Sheriff’s office halts evictions

Sarah Watson, Managing News Editor
March 19, 2020
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City, IA on September 25, 2017. Mercy is one of the two major hospitals in Iowa City. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Mercy Hospital adds temporary coronavirus testing unit, treated two COVID-19 patients

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 17, 2020
Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County, Iowa City buildings except courthouse to shutter beginning Wednesday

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 17, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowa covers unemployment costs related to coronavirus, State Hygienic Lab to add second shift as 23rd coronavirus case confirmed

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 16, 2020
The Operative Dentistry Clinic in the College of Dentistry is seen on Wednesday November 20, 2019.

University of Iowa suspends dental and hearing clinics

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 16, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa case of coronavirus found without connection to travel, signaling a start of ‘community spread’

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 14, 2020
Regents direct universities to recall all faculty, staff, and students out of the country

Regents direct universities to recall all faculty, staff, and students out of the country

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 14, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowa governor makes disaster proclamation after five more presumptive positive coronavirus cases found

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 9, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces three presumptive positive coronavirus cases in Iowa

Charles Peckman, Marissa Payne, and Sarah Watson
March 8, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds orders ‘partial activation’ of State Emergency Operations Center amid coronavirus concerns

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 7, 2020
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, founder of Everytown for Gun Safety.

Michael Bloomberg drops presidential bid after Super Tuesday, endorses Biden

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
Newman Abuissa, a Syrian-American, talks about the Syrian peoples experience at the UICHR Syria Panel in the University Capitol Centre on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Emily Burds)

Iowa City engineer Newman Abuissa ends Congressional campaign, endorses Rita Hart

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
March 3, 2020
Sixth District Judge Chad Kepros asks questions to attorneys during a motion in limine hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at the Johnson County Courthouse. Weltman, the former Iowa Hillel director, is accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy in early 2019 and will stand trial next week.

Former Iowa Hillel director’s trial for sex-abuse charges slated to start next week

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
February 25, 2020
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Iowa Democratic Party announces state Rep. Mark Smith as new leader

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
February 15, 2020
A caucus participant walks into Phillips Hall on Feb. 3, 2020. Those who could not make it to their caucus location participated in the satellite site.

DNC chairman calls for an immediate recanvass of Iowa caucus results after delay, inconsistencies

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2020
Supporters of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., hold up cards during the caucus at Des Moines Precinct 62 in the Knapp Center on Monday, February 3, 2020. The caucus head count reached 849 people, leaving 127 individuals needed for the candidate to be declared viable. Sen. Warren received 212 1st round total head count votes.

How a relatively smooth Iowa caucus process derailed

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
February 4, 2020
John Deeth, volunteer from Johnson County Democrats, recounts before assigning delegates during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday Feb. 3, 2020.

Iowa Democratic Party Chair faults “coding issue” in new app for slowed caucus result reporting, results coming later today

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
February 4, 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.

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

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
February 4, 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at a campaign event at West High School in Iowa City on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, Warren stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

‘Another E-word: electable’ Warren’s closing argument is that she can win, bring other Dems on board

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
February 1, 2020
Former U.S Rep John Delaney speaks during the first annual Finkenauer fish fry at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday, November 2, 2019. U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer hosted eight presidential candidates for a fish fry focused on jobs and infrastructure.

John Delaney drops presidential bid days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
January 31, 2020
Normal Lettington, a U.S. Army veteran sits in a wheelchair outside of the VIP entrance outside of a rally for President Donald Trump at the Knapp Center on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Lettington is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and has a few months left of life. Currently being treated in the veteran's unit in the hospital, he cannot make most trips out to the public. Lettington made traveled to the event in hope of seeing President Trump in person.

Hundreds left outside of President Trump’s rally in Des Moines days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
January 30, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday January 27, 2020. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Biden answers student questions on climate change, young workforce at University of Iowa

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2020
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