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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Republican Patrick Wronkiewicz (left) is a UI student running against Democratic incumbent Joe Bolkcom (right) for Iowa's 37th state Senate district.

UISG holds forum for state Senate hopefuls

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 24, 2018

On Wednesday, the University of Iowa Student Government held a forum with Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, and Republican hopeful Patrick Wronkiewicz. The candidates discussed a variety of issues, from tax...

A student registers to vote on Sept. 21, 2018.

How to vote early for the midterm elections

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 7, 2018

The opportunity to vote in the 2018 midterm elections officially begins today, with under a month left until the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Voters in Johnson County have three options on how they can vote...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann poses for a portrait on Sept. 14, 2018 in Iowa City at the Adler Journalism Building.

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann highlights cannabis, bipartisanship in run for fourth term

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 18, 2018

After serving three terms in the Iowa Legislature, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, hopes to be re-elected for a fourth term so he can work to expand Iowa’s medical-cannabis program and address Iowa’s...

Kevin Kinney stands in a field on Sept. 14, 2018 in Iowa City outside of Midtown Family Restaurant.

Iowa Sen. Kevin Kinney looks to help agriculture with hemp production in seeking reelection,

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 17, 2018

After completing his first term in office, Sen. Kevin Kinney, D-Oxford, seeks to resume his legislative work on a variety of issues, ranging from law enforcement to industrial-hemp production. The Democratic...

Congressman Dave Loebsack (Iowa-2) speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2018. The event featured a variety of local and national democratic politicians who spoke on how Democrats can work together leading up to the midterm elections.

Democrat leaders urge supporters to ramp up the energy ahead of Election Day

Emily Wangen and September 16, 2018

BONDURANT, Iowa — With 50 days until Election Day, Iowa Democrats are characterizing the midterm elections as “high stakes” and are urging their base to keep the foot on the gas pedal. “We have...

Jodi Clemens highlights financial experience in Iowa House run

Jodi Clemens highlights financial experience in Iowa House run

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 10, 2018

First-time Democratic candidate Jodi Clemens, a West Branch native, wants to remove the corrupting influence of money out of politics. Clemens, 36, wants to win the Iowa House seat now held by Bobby Kaufmann,...

Zack Wahls, the Democratic candidate for Iowa State Senate District 37, participates in a public forum at the Coralville Public Library on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018.

Candidates for Iowa Legislature talk privatization, worker rights, education

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter September 10, 2018

Iowa’s privatized Medicaid system dominated conversation in a Monday afternoon forum, where six local legislative candidates took questions from a small crowd at the Coralville Public Library. One...

Members of the board listen as a member of the public adresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday June 13, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Iowa City schools open ALICE training to parents, students

Sarah Watson, [email protected] April 22, 2018
Iowa City students and parents participate in training for a security plan to protect students.