Skip to Main Content
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

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council perform a dance at the African-American Cultural House on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Members of the community could attend the event for free as a part of the University's Homecoming Week. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Cultural centers to receive additional support from UISG

Marissa Payne, [email protected] January 24, 2018
UISG is backing up the University of Iowa’s renewed support for the cultural and resource centers with $30,800 in additional funding.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with members of the media during the third annual Joni Ernst Roast and Ride fundraiser event at Big Barn Harley Davidson in Des Moines on Saturday, June, 3, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Federal government set to reopen after three-day shutdown

While Congress passed a spending bill to fund the government for another three weeks, Iowa Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley look at what’s next for permanent solutions to government funding and DACA.
UI Health Care leader Kenneth Kates to retire

UI Health Care leader Kenneth Kates to retire

January 22, 2018
Kenneth Kates to retire from UI Health Care
Lamar Wilson, 23. (Johnson County Sheriff)

Iowa City Ped Mall shooting trial begins Jan. 22

January 22, 2018
Iowa City ped mall shooting trial begins today
Protesters gather during the Women's March on January 20, 2018. Protesters gathered at the Ped Mall listen to speakers and march for female empowerment. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s March reaches Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] January 20, 2018
 A Women’s March took place in the Iowa CIty Pedestrian Mall, where people advocated for equal representation in office, and voter turnout for the fall.
Remembering Chris Street 25 years later

Remembering Chris Street 25 years later

Tom Davis, a coaching legend in Iowa City, once tabbed Chris Street as “the greatest Hawkeye of all time.” Twenty-five years after his death, Street’s legacy lives on.
Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football ends season on high note, a game that reflected the season as a whole

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] January 18, 2018
Iowa won its first bowl game since 2010 this year, and even though a lot has happened since then, it turns out the game was reflective of the season.
High school students Ellie Stimmel and Veronica Fraley prepare frozen treats for customers at Rollipop Rolled Ice Cream at the Sycamore Mall on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2017. Rollipop is part of a trending theme for ice cream shops in which liquid is frozen at low temperatures, rolled, and decorated with a wide array of toppings. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Rolled ice cream sweetens Iowa City

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] January 17, 2018
Rolled ice cream, also known as stir-fried ice cream, has arrived in Iowa City at Sycamore Mall.
Iowa City Council member Kingsley Botchway speaks during the launch party for ActWorthy at Merge on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Speakers at the event adressed a cause they personally advocated for or were involved with and networked with other members of the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

ActWorthy will bring grassroots politics to communities

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] January 16, 2018
Iowa City startup service ActWorthy brings together the activist community to celebrate its launch.
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts to a call during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes can’t overcome shooting woes, fall to Boilermakers

Sean Bock, [email protected] January 13, 2018

All season the Hawkeyes have prided themselves on their prolific offense. Against Purdue on Jan. 13 in Carver-Hawkeye, though, the shots weren’t falling, and Iowa couldn’t find a way to prevail,...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May 2017.

Additional cuts to Iowa higher-education funding likely in 2018

Marissa Payne, [email protected] January 9, 2018

The state Board of Regents may see another reduction in state support amounting to $5.1 million if the state Legislature approves Gov. Kim Reynolds’ budget proposal. At the start of fiscal 2017 (July...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Iowa governor envisions a state ‘overflowing with opportunity’

Marissa Payne, [email protected] January 9, 2018

DES MOINES — Opportunities abound in the state thanks to hard-working people, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said in her first Condition of the State address on Jan. 9. Reynolds, the state’s first female...