The Iowa State Daily is an independent student newspaper serving Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, that is published in print and online. It was founded in 1890, and is largely funded by advertising revenues. The Government of the Student Body helps pay for its free distribution on campus.
The paper is published five days a week during the fall and winter semesters, and weekly during the summer. The Daily printed circulation is 12,500.
Laura Widmer is the Daily's general manager. Mark Witherspoon has served as the editorial adviser since 1999. Beginning in the fall of 2006, he became a full-time adviser.
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