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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

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Iowans celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Iowans celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Bri Brands, Politics Reporter January 29, 2025

Following over a year of war, a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect on Jan. 19. Several Iowa officials, politicians, and University of Iowa students feel the ceasefire...

The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Grassley and ranking Democrat call for Trump’s rationale for inspectors general firings

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor January 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and a ranking member requested President Donald Trump detail his decision to fire inspectors general from 18 offices who serve as “watchdogs”...

Refugee Social Services Program Manager Faroz Waziri poses for a portrait at the Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. Waziri is an ex-interpreter for the U.S. military and an immigrant from Afghanistan. After moving to the U.S. nine years ago, Waziri went to UNI and now works helping refugees and immigrants at the Catherine McAuley Center.

Iowa City area immigration, resettlement programs worry of fallout of Trump’s immigration plans

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor January 28, 2025

Roughly nine years ago, Faroz Waziri immigrated to the U.S. His home country, Afghanistan, was torn up by war and controlled by the Taliban. Waziri risked his life to assist the U.S. government as an...

Attendees hold signs  during a singing circle and people’s march at the Coralville Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2024. The event was part of a string of nationwide People’s Marches in response to an upcoming Trump administration. Over 115 people attended the event, gathered in song, and marched around the area.

UI students react to the brief TikTok ban

Mia O’Connor-Walker and Isobel Perez January 26, 2025

For about 14 hours, TikTok went dark in the U.S. as roughly 170 million Americans were denied access to the popular social media app. Although the threat of suspending the app loomed over American...

Photo contributed by Joelle Webb

Iowa college student attends Trump’s inauguration watch party, rally

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor January 23, 2025

Severe cold weather in Washington, D.C., forced President Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony to the Capitol rotunda, which prevented thousands from attending the main event. In lieu of congregating...

Attendees hold signs  during a singing circle and people’s march at the Coralville Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2024. The event was part of a string of nationwide People’s Marches in response to an upcoming Trump administration. Over 115 people attended the event, gathered in song, and marched around the area.

Trump’s inauguration sparks advocacy, excitement

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor January 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s second inauguration raised contradictory feelings from residents in the Iowa City area. Some were moved to participate in a national march in protest, while others eagerly...

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

Politics Notebook | Laken Riley Act passes Senate with Iowa Senators support

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 20, 2025

Iowa’s U.S. Senators voted in support of the Laken Riley Act on Monday, the start of a crackdown on illegal immigration just hours after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The bill, which...

Attendees hold signs  during a singing circle and people’s march at the Coralville Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2024. The event was part of a string of nationwide People’s Marches in response to an upcoming Trump administration. Over 115 people attended the event, gathered in song, and marched around the area.

Iowa politicians react to President Donald Trump’s inauguration

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 20, 2025

President Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, marking the beginning of his second term as he becomes the second president to serve two non-consecutive...

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen speaks during the State of the Judiciary address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Christensen discussed the prioritization of contract attorneys, modernization of the magistrate system, and attention to the juvenile court system. This was Christensen's fifth delivery of the State of the Judiciary. 

Photos: 2025 State of the Judiciary

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor January 15, 2025

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Christensen mentioned the prioritization of...

Oct. 10, 2007: Former United States President Jimmy Carter signs copies of his new book at the Costco store off Gate Parkway.

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor December 29, 2024

Former U.S. President, Georgia peanut farmer, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter, known for giving the Iowa Caucuses its national platform, died Sunday. He was 100.  Carter put the Iowa...

President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for inaccurate poll

Liam Halawith and Elections Editor December 17, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against renowned pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register for a poll released three days before the election showing Vice President Kamala Harris...

Christina Bohannan adresses the crowd at her watch party as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Iowa City on Nov. 5. Johnson County gave over 70 percent of its vote to Bohannan, giving her a large boost in the race to oust Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Bohannan fell short by 800 votes.

Democrats faced losses in 2024. Where do they go from here?

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor December 17, 2024

The week before the 2024 election, Iowa Democrats were cautiously optimistic. Polling showed the party could stem their previous losses in the state and maybe even gain on Republican control. Democrats...