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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

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at the Linn County Fairgrounds Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Q&A | Rep. Ashley Hinson talks about parents’ rights, student loans

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and asked her about Parental Rights, Bipartisanship, and Student Loans.  Editor’s...

Iowa senator Joni Ernst is seen in her office in Russle Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Ernst working to improve military recruitment numbers

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wants to improve military recruitment as the number of people enlisting in the armed forces has dropped dramatically in the past 10 years.  The U.S. army...

U.S. Department of Treasury is seen in Washington D.C. on  Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Republicans propose an end to student loan forgiveness

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Both Iowa senators signed onto a bill that would overturn President Biden’s student loan forgiveness proposal and end the pause on student loan repayments.  The Congressional Review...

Iowa delegates navigate mixed-control in Congress

Iowa delegates navigate mixed-control in Congress

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON  — Despite increases in perceived political polarization across the country, Iowa’s six Congressional delegates are forced to engage in bipartisanship to pass legislation and navigate...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Iowa lawmakers drive parental rights debate on national stage

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Iowa lawmakers are leading the push for parental rights on a statewide and national level following the passage of the “Parents Bill of Rights Act” last week. The U.S. House...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks with "The Daily Iowan" in his office in the Hart building in Washington D.C. The DI sat down with Grassley to discuss recent state and local legislation.

Iowa senators attribute Silicon Valley Bank’s failure to bank, regulator mismanagement

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON  — Iowa’s senators don’t believe Congress needs to strengthen bank regulations following the fallout of the Silicon Valley Bank — at least for right now. Sen. Chuck Grassley,...

University of Iowa TikTok page outside Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

Time may be up for TikTok

DI Staff March 27, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. —  Iowa lawmakers are concerned about TikTok’s effects on national security, youth mental health, and its tenuous connection to the Chinese Communist Party.  The U.S. House...

Iowa representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seen in her office in the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. The DI sat down with Miller-Meeks to discuss recent state and national legislation.

Q&A | Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks talks about parents right, social media platforms

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 27, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was at the nation’s capital Monday where reporters met with Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meek to talk about social media platform regulations, parental rights,...

Iowa senator Chuck Grassley is seen in his office in the Hart building in Washington D.C. The DI sat down with Grassley to discuss recent state and local legislation.

Q&A | Sen. Chuck Grassley talks about bank protections, bipartisan legislation

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 27, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with Sen. Chuck Grassley and asked him about the Silicon Valley Bank, minority party representation, TikTok,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2023 Condition of the State speech at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 10, 2023.

Parental rights and the culture war drive conservative politics in Iowa and across the nation

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 26, 2023

Parental rights is the new trend in Republican politics this year, with dozens of statehouses across the country considering legislation targeting parents’ control over classroom topics, sex education,...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, answers questions during a visit to the County Materials Corporation in Iowa City as part of Grassley’s Johnson County stop on his 99 County Tour. “We've appropriated money every year for infrastructure,” Grassley said while talking about infrastructure improvements since 1956. “The only thing is we never used the word infrastructure, we always said highway,” Grassley joked.

Grassley calls for investigation into Ottumwa Regional Center after assault allegations

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 20, 2023

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, asked private investors in the Ottumwa Regional Health Center Monday to review their financial transactions with the hospital. Grassley wrote a letter to the investors...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves during a Republican-hosted event in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday. DeSantis receives a standing ovation. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Gov. Ron DeSantis touts record in first Iowa visit

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 10, 2023

In a packed convention hall at a Davenport casino Friday morning, the potential GOP Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis marked his first trip to Iowa. DeSantis was one of...