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Pete Buttigieg in front of an American flag speaking to a crowd of over 1,800 people, at his first public event since President Donald Trump was elected. This was held at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Pete Buttigieg criticizes DOGE cuts at the VA at Cedar Rapids town hall
Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor • May 13, 2025

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 restructure veteran resources.  The Trump administration plans...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.
Federal grant cut impacts Iowa’s local farmers, school districts
Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter • May 8, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s cancellation of $11.3 million in grants distributed to Iowa farmers, schools, food pantries, and child care centers affected access to locally sourced produce and meat.  President Donald Trump’s administration decided to cancel...

Signs are held up during the “Hands Off!” protest in downtown Iowa City on April 5, 2025. This was a part of a nationwide anti-Trump protest and over a thousand attendees showed up.
How UI students feel about Trump’s first 100 days in office
Genevieve DiChiara and Anna Mitchell May 7, 2025

During his first 100 days in office, President Donald Trump has provoked mixed reactions among University of Iowa students. His approval rating has dropped below 50 percent since his inauguration, falling to 44 percent — the lowest 100-day approval rating of any president,...

The inner dome of the Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Iowa lawmakers gavel out of historic 2025 session
Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor • May 15, 2025

Gaveling out of the 2025 legislative session early Thursday morning, Iowa lawmakers ended the session with a flurry of bills, yet did not take action to lower property taxes — a top priority for Iowa Republicans this year.   After two weeks of legislative overtime,...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Reynolds’ legislative priorities pushed through
Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor • May 15, 2025

With lawmakers gaveling out of the 2025 legislative session early Thursday morning, several of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ priorities were pushed through, although many of her priorities were left until the last few days of the session.  Reynolds pegged education reform...

Chair of the Iowa Higher Education Committee Taylor R. Collins speaks during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Collins has been serving as an Iowa State Representative since 2023.
Iowa lawmakers set eyes on higher education reform during legislative session
Liam Halawith, Politics Editor • May 15, 2025

Iowa House Republicans promised a broad and wide-eyed review of Iowa’s higher education system at the beginning of the legislative session in January, however, some of their biggest reforms failed to survive the legislative session.  Iowa lawmakers endeavored to review...

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Jaden Bartlett and Noah LeFevre work on their USG Campaign at the Iowa Memorial Union on March, 20, 2024.
Jaden Bartlett, UI graduate, plans to continue political advocacy
Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor • May 13, 2025

Graduating fourth-year student Jaden “JB” Bartlett came to the University of Iowa for its political atmosphere. From a fourth-generation family farm in Iowa Falls, Iowa, Bartlett was looking for a hub of political activity and a vibrant, dynamic, and diverse community. Over...

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YAF chair Jasmyn Jordan reflects on her impact at UI prior to graduation
Anna Mitchell, News Reporter • May 13, 2025

Jasmyn Jordan was unsure of her future career path until Mike Pence visited the University of Iowa campus when she was a first-year student in November 2021. She came to the university as a double major in psychology and criminology from her hometown of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois....

The Iowa City VA Federal Building Campus is seen in Iowa City on April 15, 2025. Federal policymakers are currently proposing cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Iowa City staff say cuts to VA could push system past its breaking point
Emma Jane, News Reporter • April 15, 2025

As the federal government moves to shrink the Department of Veterans Affairs, frontline workers in Iowa City warn that a system known for delivering high-quality care to veterans may be pushed past its limits. The Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, consists of three...