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

DI greets new publisher as an era ends

DI greets new publisher as an era ends

March 27, 2017

By DAILY IOWAN STAFF [email protected] The Daily Iowan newsroom became rife with emotion as Bill Casey handed over the reins of the publisher of the 149-year-old publication to Jason Brummond...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft gets stuffed by a Washington State defender during the quarterfinal game of the Women's NIT between Washington State and Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Cougars went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 74-66. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes end WNIT run

March 26, 2017

By Blake Dowson |  [email protected] Ally Disterhoft huddled with the rest of her teammates at center court after the Hawkeyes’ game against Washington State, and blew the crowd a kiss for the...

Hawkeyes comes through late

Hawkeyes comes through late

March 26, 2017

By Pete Ruden  [email protected] Like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Tom Brady, the Iowa baseball team has been clutch this past week.It started in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 19, when Iowa...

How free is free speech?

How free is free speech?

March 26, 2017

By Elianna Novitch  [email protected] An all-day event Tuesday will explore the place of the First Amendment in modern America in hopes of educating the University of Iowa community. The...

Maurine Murenga speaks at the UI College of Public Health on Friday, Mar. 24, 2017. Murenga, a women's health and HIV-awareness advocate from Kenya, was diagnosed with with HIV during her first pregnancy in the early 2000s. She aims to dissuade stigmas around the disease, and promote treatment for women and children. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Activist fights against HIV/AIDS

March 26, 2017

By Aja Witt [email protected] As a part of her two-week tour across the United States, Kenyan women’s health and global fund advocate Maurine Murenga lectured about global issues surrounding HIV/AIDS...

At home in  Hawk Land

At home in Hawk Land

March 23, 2017

By Courtney Baumann As a sophomore in high school, Topher Carton found himself in uncharted territory. He was the new kid in school. He had just transferred to Davenport Assumption but instead of...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek takes a jump shot during the Colorado vs. Iowa meeting in Iowa City at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Buffaloes 80-62 in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes romp, advance to Elite 8

March 23, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to the WNIT Elite 8 after a convincing 80-62 win over Colorado. Alexa Kastanek found her stroke from beyond the...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Students want action on sexual misconduct

Marissa Payne, [email protected] March 23, 2017

In the months since the University of Iowa released its Speak Out Iowa sexual misconduct survey results, the university’s response to students concerned about related policies has been like “radio...

Families stand in line to tour upper floors of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The hospital hosted a weekend open house for the new $364 million building. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Patients, staff love new facility

March 22, 2017

By Jenna Larson [email protected] The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital moved dozens of families from the old children’s hospital with ease on Feb. 25. Lilly Timmerman,...

Learning diversity up close

Learning diversity up close

March 22, 2017

By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] Students on Wednesday were encouraged to explore diversity through interactive activities and sharing experiences at an event designed to create a socially...

Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg winds up to pitch during game three of the Iowa-Minnesota game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Golden Gophers, 12-0 in five innings. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Softball settles down, wins

March 22, 2017

By Jacob Miller [email protected] After struggling on the road for most of the early part of the season, the Iowa softball team appears to have gotten back on track after the Hawkeye Invitational. Iowa...