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

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price discusses the Iowa caucuses in an interview for The Daily Iowan at Prairie Lights on Friday, May 5, 2019. (Jenna Galligan)

Iowa Democratic Party receives request for recanvass of 143 precincts

Caleb McCullough, Politics reporter February 10, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party received requests for a recanvass from the campaigns of Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders in a combined 143 precincts, according to a Monday press release. The Buttigieg...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl dribbles during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Cincinnati at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019.

Iowa basketball player Cordell Pemsl arrested for driving with revoked license

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 10, 2020

University of Iowa men's basketball forward Cordell Pemsl was arrested early Monday morning for driving with a revoked license due to an OWI charge he received in September. Pemsl will be suspended...

Alex Butler, 7, plays with putty in the Makers Space at the Robert A. Recreation Center on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa City community benefits from interactive art and science program

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 10, 2020

The Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center recently launched its new “Maker Space,” a three-month interactive program where K-12 students experience the collaboration of art and science hands-on...

Iowa City woman awarded for her work for equity and liberation of people of color

Iowa City woman awarded for her work for equity and liberation of people of color

Kaitlin Laing, News Reporter February 9, 2020

When she started her first year at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Lisa Covington worked at a Clarion women’s center, and she discovered a passion that would carry on into the rest of her life —...

Daily Iowan staff members hold first-place plaques and the 2020 Newspaper of the Year award to celebrate earning the Iowa Newspaper Association’s top honor at the association’s annual awards convention at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Feb. 7. The achievement marks the first time the DI has won Newspaper of the Year since 1981.

The Daily Iowan named Newspaper of the Year in state journalism contest

DI staff February 9, 2020

The Daily Iowan was named the Iowa Newspaper Association’s 2020 Newspaper of the Year Feb. 7 in its statewide contest, marking the first time the DI has received the organization’s top honor since...

Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg speaks to an audience during a caucus watch party at the Bell Center in Des Moines on Monday, February 3, 2020. At the time of the watch party, no precincts had finalized results. Buttigieg gave a hopeful speech and claimed victory in Iowa.

Iowa Democratic Party allocates the most national delegates to Pete Buttigieg despite uncertainty in the results

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 9, 2020

After updating data from 55 precincts across the state, the Iowa Democratic Party released results on Sunday showing former South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg leading the delegate count a week after caucus...

North Liberty man accused of second-degree burglary

North Liberty man accused of second-degree burglary

Rachel Steil, News Reporter February 9, 2020

A North Liberty man has been accused of second-degree burglary. Joseph Martin, 32, was charged on Feb. 8 with first-degree harassment and second-degree burglary. According to the arrest affidavit,...

Iowa City woman accused of willful injury causing bodily injury

Iowa City woman accused of willful injury causing bodily injury

Rachel Steil, News Reporter February 9, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been accused of willful injury causing bodily injury. Regina Pulley, 38, was charged on Feb. 7 with two counts of endangerment, assault with the use/display of a weapon, and...

Dancing in our hearts plays during  Dance Marathon 26 in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.

‘Dancing in Our Hearts’ room remembers children who died from cancer at UIDM 26

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 8, 2020

While bright colors and party music celebrated survivors of cancer and those still fighting the illness in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge downstairs, dim lights and calming tunes set a tone of remembrance...

The final total is shown during  Dance Marathon 26 in the IMU on Feb. 8.

Dance Marathon 26 raises $2.8 million ‘For the Kids’

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 8, 2020

After 24-hours without caffeine, sleeping, or the comfort of a chair, participants in the 26th University of Iowa Dance Marathon screamed and cried as the final tote board revealed that Dance Marathon...

Participants dance during the Power Hour in UI Dance Marathon 26 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon 26 participants dance it out at Power Hour

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 8, 2020

In the last hour of the Big Event, Dance Marathon participants crowded together in a huddle, clutching glowsticks in their palms. Upbeat music played in the background, a constant reminder of energy as...

Kids switch their tassle to the right during Kiddo Graduation at Dance Marathon 26 in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Ten kids celebrate being five years cancer-free at Dance Marathon 26

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 8, 2020

“Congratulations to the class of 2020.” Not the class of 2020 finishing out this academic year, but the one celebrating its anniversary of being five years cancer free. Smiling faces and teary eyes...

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