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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology names new chair, department executive officer

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The University of Iowa named Christian Pettker as the new chair and department executive officer for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Carver College of Medicine. Pettker is a maternal-fetal...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks now heads caucus of climate-minded conservatives, the second-ever to lead the caucus

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter April 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — Founder and Former Chair of the House Conservative Climate Caucus, U.S. Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, passed the baton this month to U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. Miller-Meeks...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Q&A | U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks on new position, reforms to legal immigration

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter April 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — Sitting down with The Daily Iowan, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-Iowa spoke about the influx of calls Congressional members received about TikTok legislation, her new position as the...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson answers questions during an interview in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Q&A | U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks on southern border

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter April 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — On the busy steps of Washington, D.C.’s, Capitol, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, discussed her frustration with the Biden administration’s southern border policies, the potential...

Iowa politicians react to Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan

Iowa politicians react to Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 9, 2024

WASHINGTON — Following President Joe Biden’s announcement of his new plan to provide student loan debt relief for nearly 30 million Americans, several members of Iowa’s federal delegation called...

The south wing of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks, Hinson don’t support move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 9, 2024

WASHINGTON — Iowa Republican U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks told The Daily Iowan they would not vote for U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s, R-Ga., motion to vacate the speakership...

State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Reynolds signs law tightening rules against foreign ownership of Iowa farmland

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter April 9, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Tuesday tightening the rules for registration and reporting on the ownership of Iowa farmland by non-U.S. Citizens, foreign governments, and foreign companies. Senate...

Iowa Defensive Back Xavier Nwankpa interacts with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeye defense adjusts to new-look offense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor April 9, 2024

Perhaps the most frequently asked question to Iowa football’s defensive backs and linemen wasn’t about coordinator Phil Parker’s unit but rather the offensive squad that lines up against it everyday...

Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 9, 2024

This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City police responded to a report of shots fired at 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Walden Road and Sylvan Glen Court. Responding officers...

A barn stands by a cornfield near American Legion Road in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Farm bill not on the docket, Grassley advocates for “more farm in farm bill”

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — After more than six months of budget showdowns, lawmakers have yet to move forward with a farm bill. Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley said a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill...

Members of the Iowa women’s basketball team celebrate during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball end-of-season celebration to be held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

After another historic season, the Iowa women’s basketball team will be honored at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and normal game day security procedures will...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley answers questions during an interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A | U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley talks potential TikTok ban, FAFSA

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter April 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan sat down with U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, at the nation’s capital, Grassley spoke about the impact of changes to FAFSA on farmers and small businesses, his recent...

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