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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

The Daily Iowan

Tess Haug, operations director for dance marathon, reacts while getting a haircut during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Haug was one of the students who donated their hair for pediatric cancer patients. She raised over $10,000 to shave her head.

Over 50 people donate their hair for UI Dance Marathon

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 3, 2024

University of Iowa fourth-year Tess Haug has waited to shave her head for a cause since middle school. After raising over $10,000, Haug finally got her chance. She donated her entire head of hair...

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Doc Is In | How to utilize psychodermatology to its fullest extent

William Moody February 1, 2024

When you’re stressed, it shows. Your skin health and mindset might be more connected than you think. Unfortunately, this sounds like a familiar story for many university students. During a stressful...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Reynolds pushes amended bill as hearing on AEA overhaul scheduled

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 30, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has doubled down on her proposal to overhaul Iowa’s Area Education Agencies despite concerns from Iowans that benefit from Iowa’s nine AEAs.  Reynolds pledged to amend...

National Democrats target two Iowa U.S. House districts to regain control

National Democrats target two Iowa U.S. House districts to regain control

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 29, 2024

National Democrats are targeting two Republican-held U.S. House seats in Southern Iowa in their quest to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives in this fall’s general election. The national...

Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor January 29, 2024

The Daily Iowan has purchased two weekly newspapers near Iowa City — the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and Solon Economist. The acquisition from Dubuque-based Woodward Communications marks the first...

Iowa guard Ben Krikke gets blocked during a mens basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Maryland

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist January 25, 2024

The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 69-67 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes were favorites coming into the game. The Hawkeyes fell short in the second half and had no field...

Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 24, 2024

Hawkeye fans will be able to take a peek into the world of Iowa women’s basketball through a new photo and essay book by journalists at The Daily Iowan and the University of Iowa School of Journalism...

DITV: New Hampshire Primary Preview

Jordan Tovar, DITV Reporter January 22, 2024

Ivy Schaefer, 9, and Maddy MacKenzie, 8, climb on a snow fort at Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 9 and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Fashion guide: Winter weather warmth, but stylish

Parker Jones, Managing Editor January 16, 2024

The secret to staying warm and looking cute is always layers. Here are 10 crucial garments to ensure you stay warm in Iowa this winter, especially during a negative 40 degree Fahrenheit windchill. Winter...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards to step down

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter January 16, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. University of Iowa alum and longtime Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards is stepping down from his position after eight years. Richards...

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