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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the 99th County Rally at the Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. DeSantis’ 99th stop in Jasper County, Iowa rounds out the “full Grassley.”

Photos: Ron DeSantis’ 99th County Rally in Newton

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist December 2, 2023

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held his 99th County Rally at the Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa, on Saturday. DeSantis is trailing former President Donald Trump in the...

Donald Trump points at the camera after a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Johnson Hall of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Photos: Donald Trump campaign rally at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist December 2, 2023

Former President Donald Trump held a rally for his 2024 presidential campaign at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. The former president is ahead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and...

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis answers a question during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Photos: Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor November 17, 2023

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, participated in a round table discussion at the 2023 Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader at the Marriott...

Iowa House District 90 seat Adam Zabner hugs a supporter during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Adam Zabner won the election for District 90 on Tuesday after running unopposed.

Adam Zabner announces reelection bid for Iowa House seat

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor November 9, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, announced his bid for reelection on Thursday. Zabner, the youngest member of the Iowa Legislature, ran unopposed...

An attendee is seen during Gov. Kim Reynolds’ public endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Photos: Kim Reynolds endorses Ron DeSantis in Des Moines

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist November 7, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential run while at a rally at the River Center in Des Moines Monday night.  “We need someone who will fight for you, who puts...

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Republican presidential nominee speaks at a meet and greet at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. Burgum had served as North Dakota’s governor since 2016.

Photos: Doug Burgum Meet and Greet in Coralville

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist October 23, 2023

North Dakota Gov. and Republican presidential nominee Doug Burgum hosted a meet and greet at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville on Sunday. Starting in 2016, Burgum served as North...

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Republican presidential nominee speaks during a meet and greet event at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.

Republican presidential hopeful Doug Burgum talks national security, election hope in Coralville

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 22, 2023

Republican presidential hopeful and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum criticized President Joe Biden for his dealings with Iran, Palestine, and Israel at a meet and greet at the Radisson Hotel and Conference...

Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the Iowa caucuses at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Photos: Donald Trump Rally in Cedar Rapids

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist October 8, 2023

Former President Donald Trump spoke to a room of over 2,000 people on Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel and Convention Center in Downtown Cedar Rapids. This was the first of many 2024 trump campaign...

Ryan Binkley talks to a community member during the Faith and Freedom Presidential Town Hall at the Iowa Events Center on Sept. 16, 2023. The event had ten republican candidates speak for a crowd of over 1,000. Binkley's campaign focuses on immigration reform and reducing national debt.

Photos: 23rd Presidential Hall

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist September 17, 2023

The Faith and Freedom Coalition hosted their 23rd presidential hall at the Iowa Events Center on Saturday. Major political figures such as Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, and governor Kim Reynolds spoke to...

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump waves to supporters before a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Trump attended the game after speaking with supporters outside the stadium.

Former President Trump to speak in Dubuque next week

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 13, 2023

Former President Donald Trump will be speaking in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sept. 20 as he looks to generate support from Iowa voters for the upcoming caucus season. The former president announced on Wednesday...

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from republican Presidential candidates, Governor Kim Reynolds, and U.S. representative Miller-Meeks.

Vivek Ramaswamy, Asa Hutchinson among Republican presidential candidates speak at Cy-Hawk tailgate

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 9, 2023

Approximately 100 people were in attendance, with appearances from candidates including biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Texas...

U.S. Representative from Iowa’s 1st District Marianette Miller-Meeks speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from republican Presidential candidates, U.S. Representatives, and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

Photos: 4th District Tailgate Presidential Rally

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor September 9, 2023

Around 100 Iowans gathered for the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday. The tailgate featured speeches from Republican Presidential candidates, U.S. Representatives,...