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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Media event shines on

Media event shines on

July 24, 2016

All 14 Big Ten schools will be in Chicago on Monday and Tuesday for media days, officially kicking off the 2016 football season. By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Big Ten football world descends...

The Iowa bench celebrates after the team scored against Indiana on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Carver-Hawkeye in Iowa City, IA. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 81-78. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Jones gets second year for Hawks

July 24, 2016

Iowa forward Dale Jones is back, and that’s a good thing for the Hawkeye basketball team. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Dale Jones’ return to Iowa not only this season but next is big...

In this Saturday, July 23, 2016 photo, DNC Chairwoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during a rally at Florida International University Panther Arena in Miami.  On Sunday, Wasserman Schultz announced she would step down as DNC chairwoman at the end of the party's convention, after some of the 19,000 emails, presumably stolen from the DNC by hackers, were posted to the website Wikileaks. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Emails mar Dem’s unity

July 24, 2016

By Brent Griffiths [email protected] PHILADELPHIA —  Former Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, joked that in the City of Brotherly Love, his Democratic Party will end this week together. But on the...

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, walks from the podium after speaking during the Republican National Convention, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Cruz speech exposes fault lines

July 20, 2016

By Mitch McAndrew [email protected] CLEVELAND — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s Wednesday night speech at the Republican National Convention began with enthusiastic, drawn-out applause and an audience that...

Sew it goes; Hancher reaches out to inmates

Sew it goes; Hancher reaches out to inmates

July 20, 2016

Hancher’s uniform production is underway at the Mitchellville prison. By Addison Martin [email protected] As Hancher Auditorium prepares for its grand opening this fall, women at the Mitchellville,...

The cast of Rock of Ages gather together on the stage of The Englert Theatre during rehearsal on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Journey to rock bottom

July 20, 2016

By Gracey Murphy  [email protected] Band posters and cutouts of song lyrics plaster the walls of a hip, grungy Los Angeles bar. Giant up-dos, leather pants, and fishnets sway to the music as a...

L.L. Pelling/Comfort Care Medicare's Peter Jok pushes forward toward the hoop around Beat the Bookstore/Culver's Wali Parks during a Prime Time League basketball game at the North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, July 7, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Jok set for Hawkeye leadership

July 20, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It’s Peter Jok’s turn to lead the Iowa basketball team. As the lone returning starter and the team’s only four-year senior on the roster, the sweet-shooting...

Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., speaks during a luncheon sponsored by the American Conservative Union Foundation, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Pence fans

July 19, 2016

Iowa Republicans say Indiana Gov. Mike Pence adds a conservative record to Donald Trump’s presidential ticket. By Brent Griffiths and Maria Curi [email protected] A number of Iowa Republicans...

Roesler wins school vote

Roesler wins school vote

July 19, 2016

By Kendrew Panyanouvong [email protected] Paul Roesler, an outreach leader at Scheels sporting-goods store in Coralville, will fill the vacant seat on the Iowa City School Board after Tuesday...

GOP bonds on  ‘Wicked Witch’

GOP bonds on ‘Wicked Witch’

July 19, 2016

By Mitch McAndrew [email protected] CLEVELAND — “Hillary for Prison 2016” signs spread across the Republican Convention floor, and choruses of boos showered at any mention of the name “Clinton,”...

Iowa forward Christina Buttenham swats at the ball in the hands of Michigan forward Kelsey Mitchell,  the Iowa Hawkeyes snatched a win against the Michigan Wolverines 85-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 28, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Hawks Treasure chest of talent

July 19, 2016

Four starters return to the lineup, but that leaves one spot to fill. By Blake Dowson [email protected] There is a multitude of talent coming back to the Iowa women’s basketball team this year. On...

President Donald Trump speaks in Sheslow Auditorium during a Veterans benefit hosted by Trump at Drake University on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Trump did not participate in Thursdays debate. This benefit raised early six million dollars for veterans. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Caucus threat roils Iowa delegation

July 18, 2016

Chaos in Cleveland on Monday brought Iowans into the middle of the fight. By Mitch McAndrew [email protected] CLEVELAND — Iowa’s delegation was one of three that on Monday withdrew initial support...