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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

The Daily Iowan

Community members protest at the Davenport offices of Iowa's Congressional delegation on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Over 100 people gathered to protest the recent deportation of Pascual Pedro, a 20-year-old from West Liberty.

‘Bring him back:’ local activists call on Iowa Congressional delegation to bring back deported West Liberty man

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor July 11, 2025

DAVENPORT — Supporters of a 20-year-old West LibertyMan, who was deported to Guatemala over the July 4th weekend, protested outside of Iowa’s Congressional delegation’s offices in Davenport on...

President Donald Trump makes his entrance during the America250 kick-off celebration at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Trump visits Iowa, Iowa’s congressional delegation votes for “big beautiful” reconciliation bill

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor July 3, 2025

DES MOINES — President Donald Trump visited the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday to tout his recent legislative accomplishment, his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and kick off a series of celebrations...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn State's fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

President Trump to visit Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 3

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 24, 2025

President Donald Trump will visit the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 3, to kick off a series of celebrations across the U.S. for America’s 250th anniversary next year.  Trump’s remarks...

Christina Bohannan addresses the crowd at her election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The race had yet to be called, but Bohannan eventually lost by only 799 votes after a recount.

Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan announces third challenge of Miller-Meeks

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 17, 2025

Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan announced Thursday that she will challenge U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, in 2026 for the third time setting up a highly competitive race in Iowa’s...

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Iowa Republicans vote for tax cuts; slashing Medicaid, food assistance spending

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 22, 2025

Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation voted Thursday to advance a massive tax and spending cut bill championed by President Donald Trump. The bill would equate to a $3.7 trillion increase in...

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...

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...

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,...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-Iowa and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa speak with The Daily Iowan in the Hart Senate building in Washington on April 7, 2025. The senators spoke about their support for DOGE and the closure of the Department of Education.

As Trump’s DOGE shakes up the federal government, Iowa’s deep ties are laid bare

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 22, 2025

As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency works to slash nearly $1 trillion in federal spending, Iowa Republicans have deep connections to those efforts. One of Trump’s...

The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The University offers study abroad programs in approximately 50 countries throughout the world.

UI international students suing federal government for visa revocations

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 22, 2025

Three University of Iowa international students whose visas were revoked by the federal government earlier this month warned they would be deported to “countries other than their countries of origin,”...

The International Programs office located in the University Capitol Centre in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. International Programs is opening the University of Iowa Passport Office within the same space.

Four more UI students’ visas revoked

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 15, 2025

This is a developing story, check back for updates  Federal officials have revoked the visas of five international students at the University of Iowa, according to the Campaign to Organize Graduate...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn State's fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

Trump administration revokes UI student’s visa

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 11, 2025

The Trump administration revoked the visa of an international graduate student at the University of Iowa, according to an email sent to international students on April 10.  The UI learned on April...