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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

Tonight's the night: Who to follow

Tonight’s the night: Who to follow

February 1, 2016

It's Feb. 1, and everyone in Iowa knows what that means. The Daily Iowan has reporters stationed throughout Johnson County and Des Moines covering tonight's caucuses. Here's who to follow to stay updated...

Changing ‘us’ and ‘them’

Changing ‘us’ and ‘them’

January 28, 2016

Tessa Solomon [email protected] A frayed white poster, bruised yellow in spots, catches the eye. On its face, a dark, hand-painted message proclaims: “Whites only beyond this point.” “The...

Illustration by Zebedia Wahls

Caucus Candidate Cocktails

Justus Flair, [email protected] January 28, 2016

As Iowans pledge support to candidates during the caucuses on Feb. 1, the voting season will begin. Whether that stresses you out or gets your blood pumping in anticipation, you could probably use a...

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Tuition may rise again

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] January 28, 2016

Another tuition increase at the University of Iowa could be on the horizon, even after the state Board of Regents voted to raise tuition in December for the next academic year. The regents had requested...

A makeshift home is photographed under an Iowa River bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 27 2016.  Poverty rates in Johnson County are on the rise.  (The Daily Iowan/Eden Hall)

Poverty on the rise locally

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] January 28, 2016

One in 10 children live in poverty in Johnson County. Johnson County has seen a 25.5 percent increase in the number of children living below the poverty line since the year 2000, according to Iowa Kids...

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Studer: Addiction is a disease, not a crime

January 28, 2016

Samuel Studer [email protected] Leonard Campanello, the police chief of Gloucester, Massachusetts, has taken a stand again the War on Drugs. Last spring, he made headlines after writing on his...

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Cervants: LGBT youth conference probe farcical

January 26, 2016

Christopher Cervantes Crvantes.edu.@uiowa Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, the head of the House Government Oversight Committee, has ordered an investigation into the state’s LGBT youth conference...

Editorial: Don’t rush Iowa’s Medicaid privatization

Editorial: Don’t rush Iowa’s Medicaid privatization

January 26, 2016

The Iowa Medicaid program assists in providing or provides health care to 560,000 Iowans. Prior to recent events, the Medicaid system in Iowa has been among the most efficient in the United States, with...

FILE- In this file photo the screen at FilmScene will be supplemented with an additional screen due to delays of the Chauncey Tower development. FilmScene has plans to add a 40 seat theater where the current gallery resides. FilmScene is located at  118 E College St in Iowa City, Iowa. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

The reality of stalking

Claire Dietz, [email protected] January 26, 2016

In reality, stalkers target people of different races, ages, and economic backgrounds. Unlike in many popular films, Lewis said, often targeted-individuals are not in relationships with the stalkers. “The...

The total amount of money raised is reveled during the final hour of the Big Event in the Iowa Memorial Union on Feb. 7, 2015. The goal for Dance Marathon this year was two million dollars.This is Dance Marathon's 21st Big Event at UI.

The final dance countdown

For members of the University of Iowa Dance Marathon organization, the days leading up to the Big Event are one big checklist. Final dancer meetings, check. Excite dancers for the 24-hour dance-a-thon,...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell runs back an interception during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Wallace tapped as new linebacker coach

January 22, 2016

Iowa stays in-house to fill a spot recently vacated by now-Boston College defensive coordinator Jim Reid By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The Iowa football team announced Jan. 22 that the...

Iowa hurdler Aaron Mallett sprints towards the finish in the men's 110 meter hurdles during the Musco Twilight at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Mallett won the event with a time of 13.69. The Iowa Track and Field team won seven events during the meet. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Men’s track heads to Ames

January 22, 2016

The Hawkeyes look forward to the Big Four Duals. By Adam Hensley [email protected] In-state rivals will go head-to-head on Saturday in Ames as the Iowa men’s track & field team will compete...