Roxy Ekberg

POLITICO Journalism Institute 2026 | past @thedailyiowan @qctimes | DMs or email are open for tips, tricks, and all things politics — [email protected]

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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.

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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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@nainazaara @HoustonChron Go Naina!! Can’t wait to see those bylines

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@nainazaara Tuning into my favorite show — “The Phone Saga: DC Edition: Naina Special”

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@SophiaCai99 @politico Had the absolute best time! Thank you for giving insight into what it takes to be a powerhouse reporter!

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the next generation of scoopsters loading ⚡️@politico journalism institute

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Iowa politics will follow me everywhere — all the way to DC! Check out my reporting on the Hawkeye State's June 2 primary for POLITICO's Playbook PM.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to contribute my reporting.

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This is so surreal!! #nprtinydesk

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Excited to share that I am participating in the POLITICO Journalism Institute 2026, an intensive training program in D.C.!

I am counting my lucky stars that I was placed with the DC Playbook team with @garrett_ross and @GDMacri . Check back in soon!

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@liam_halawith @presscitizen So proud of you!!

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Today marks the last day of my dream job.

It’s been an honor working for @TheDailyIowan.

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@TheDailyIowan put together a special edition AND a magazine this week!

Grab a copy on newsstands and check us out online at https://t.co/95DruRc9pS

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Today’s News Front: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 💸

Our latest print edition is here!

Check out this week’s front page story by Politics Reporter Anna Olson to see how UI students are balancing budgets, inflation, and financial pressures on top of school work.

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The Daily Iowan newsroom hosted its third headliners with live performances from Spirit Awake, Dead Level Set, and Lipstick Homicide.

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Today is #1DayForIowa, the @uiowa's 24-hour giving day. @TheDailyIowan provides incomparable experience and opportunities. I encourage you to support our award-winning newsroom that serves as a learning lab for the next generation of reporters https://t.co/rWOOQN5nK3

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Today’s News Front: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 🏀

Our latest print edition is here!

Check out this week’s front page story by Sports Editor Matt McGowan and Sports Reporter Chris Meglio to see the highs and lows of Hawkeye basketball in March Madness so far.

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Born and raised in Nebraska, I’ve politely chuckled at many jokes about becoming a Hawkeye. Today I was asked who I’m rooting for when the Hawks face the Huskers in the Sweet 16, and I gave the only correct answer #gohawks. I was called a “turncoat,” which takes the cake.

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New from @roxyekberg: After previously delaying records requests from @IowaCapDispatch and @TheDailyIowan, Muscatine County has finally turned over its contract to house federal inmates.

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@TheDailyIowan’s Immigration Issue is live online and on newsstands.

I worked with @FolandIsabelle to report a firsthand account of ICE detainment in Iowa.

Check it out at https://t.co/95DruRc9pS or grab a print copy

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Today’s News Front: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Our latest print edition is here.

Check out this week’s front page story by Executive Editor Roxy Ekberg and Managing Digital & Projects Editor Isabelle Foland to see what has been going on with federal detainees in Muscatine County

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I’ve covered immigration policy going on two years now, and there’s never an end to the stories that need telling.

Check out my latest with @TheDailyIowan, which takes a look at how international students at the UI are navigating sweeping changes as they plan for their futures.

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UI international students express uncertainty as they navigate sweeping federal policy changes.
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I am honored to have received the Genevieve Mauck Stoufer Outstanding Young Iowa Journalists Award. I love the work I do, and I'm grateful to be recognized for my reporting.

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@JMill42348 @matt_mcgowan12 @JasonBrummond @JMill42348 So excited to have you on the ed team!

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I had so much fun covering the opening of the legislative session with @dichiaragen and Anna Mitchell! Check out their coverage featured in our first print edition of 2026 at https://t.co/95DruRc9pS or on newsstands

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Today’s News Front: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 👩‍💼

Our latest print edition is here!

Check out this week’s front page story by Politics Editor @dichiaragen and Politics Reporter Anna Mitchell to see what to expect from Gov. Kim Reynold’s last legislative session.