Daily Iowan
Iowa City, Iowa, United StatesEnglishServing as the independent student-run newspaper of the University of Iowa, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local government, and regional athletics. Established in 1868, it maintains a significant reputation for professional journalism, consistently earning national awards while acting as a primary source of information for both the university community and the residents of Iowa City.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN IOWA
Serving a heavily rural population, this Midwestern newspaper market balances a vast network of community weeklies with heavy ownership consolidation among its metropolitan dailies. The Gannett-owned Des Moines Register operates as the dominant statewide paper, while Lee Enterprises controls major regional titles including the Quad-City Times. Independent dailies persist through publications like the employee-owned Cedar Rapids Gazette, complementing historic local records such as the Burlington Hawk Eye, founded in 1837 as the oldest newspaper in the territory. Alternative publications like Des Moines Cityview and regional agricultural weeklies provide specialized reporting outside the corporate daily format. Paperboy indexes 82 Iowa newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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- The Iowa Men’s Basketball Team hosts an open practice and media session
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- Iowa baseball infielder Kooper Schulte drafted by New York Mets
- Iowa baseball infielder Gable Mitchell selected in 2026 MLB Draft
- Former Iowa football safety Micah Hyde hosts second annual charity golf event.