Roxy Ekberg
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Executive Editor for @thedailyiowan | News Intern @qctimes | DMs or email are open for tips, tricks, and all things politics — [email protected]
Iowa City, IA
Joined August 2023
I am thrilled to announce that I will be serving as The Daily Iowan's Executive Editor for the 2025-2026 academic year! The Daily Iowan is filled with such talent, passion, and ambition, and I am honored to lead this incredible team.
Roxy Ekberg was appointed as the 2025-26 executive editor of The Daily Iowan, taking over from Jami Martin-Trainor to lead the publication.
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RT @TheDailyIowan: Daily Iowan photojournalist John Charlson rode the full 406-mile and seven-day trek with a camera, capturing his journey….
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Editor’s Note: Daily Iowan photojournalist John Charlson rode the full 406-mile and seven-day trek with a camera, capturing his journey along the way. Check out dailyiowan.com for photos from his...
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RT @TheDailyIowan: Daily Iowan photojournalist John Charlson rode the full 406-mile and seven-day trek with a camera, capturing his journey….
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RT @qctimes: In place of Summer EBT, which put $40 per month on a family's SNAP or EBT card, Iowa's pilot program provides a pre-packaged b….
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In place of Summer EBT, which put $40 per month on a family's SNAP or EBT card, Iowa's pilot program provides a pre-packaged box of $40 worth of food.
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This week marks the halfway point of my internship with The Quad-City Times!. The teamwork and trust in the newsroom is something I admired as a newby and experienced firsthand while helping cover recent police raids at massage parlors. Check out our coverage!.
Illicit massage businesses are the number one venue for sex trafficking in Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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RT @qctimes: The Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree hosted its annuals Super Truck Beauty Contest through the weekend. The contest brought in histo….
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The Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree hosted its annuals Super Truck Beauty Contest through the weekend. The contest brought in historic Iowa farm equipment and modern, modified big rigs.
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The job takes me to odd places…. Spent the morning at the World’s Largest Truck Stop in Walcott for the Trucker Jamboree. These truckers have some interesting stories to tell. Check back in for coverage!
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I’m not a sports reporter and will never claim to be, but check out my coverage of the John Deere Classic held last week. The PGA Tour golf event features a Pro-Am round; read all about an Iowa high schooler’s incredible journey from losing his leg to golfing with the pros.
After losing a leg in a snowmobile accident in February, Carter Henning wasn’t sure he would be able to play his favorite sport — golf. The rising sophomore at Calamus-Wheatland
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Check out my first article with @qctimes! . As well as doing some reporting of my own, I’ve spent the past couple of weeks shadowing and learning from this talented newsroom.
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Tariffs on imported flowers and items like vases add hurdles for Quad-Cities florists and growers — and June brides.
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RT @TheDailyIowan: Pete Buttigieg criticized DOGE cuts to veteran services at Cedar Rapids town hall Tuesday.
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CEDAR RAPIDS — Pete Buttigieg criticized President Donald Trump’s impact on veterans at a town hall in Cedar Rapids Tuesday. The former Navy Reserves intelligence officer condemned Trump’s efforts to...
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College journalism is studying for a U.S. Congress final while waiting for a potential 2028 presidential candidate’s town hall to start.
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With 1800+ people in attendance and standing room only, Pete Buttigieg walks on stage to a roaring room.
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I spoke with Crystal Hall, 48, of Victor Iowa, who caucused for Buttigieg in 2020. Hall said Buttigieg’s work to stick to his values is the reason she supports him, and she would love to hear him announce a bid for the 2028 presidential election.
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I’m here with @TheDailyIowan covering Pete Buttigieg’s town hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he will speak on how the Trump presidency has impacted veterans. With the event set to start in an hour, the Veterans Memorial Building is buzzing with people as they stream in.
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My partner in politics @liam_halawith dove into how Iowa's AEAs have impacted education in the state. Give it a read!.
Nearly a year into drastic changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, the new fee-for-service model has left rural districts behind, and experts worry about its effect on their special education services.
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RT @TheDailyIowan: Watch fans make their way to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for yesterday's game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazilian Natio….
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Such a great read by @jmartintrainor.
The glance from across the room. The spark. The chase. The messy thrill. Compared to other generations, Gen Z isn’t having as many of those moments.
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We had fun with The Sex Issue — my piece explored how politics impacts the collegiate dating scene. Shout out to those who spoke so candidly with me about their dating lives! . Grab a copy on newsstands or read online!.
University of Iowa students navigate romantic relationships as the political gender divide deepens.
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It’s out! @TheDailyIowan’s investigative team’s reporting gives fresh insight into the relationships of college students. Check it out!.
Today's Print Edition April 30, 2025 🩷. Check out this week's special sex issue with DI Staff taking a look at how people are viewing relationships, sex, marriage, loneliness, and more on newsstands or online at now!
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Big things coming from @TheDailyIowan, check in next week for our investigative team’s next package!
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RT @Shreya_s_rr: First ever page story is out now!! This was such an amazing experience and I loved learning more about such an important t….
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