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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Activists hoist signs during a pro-Palestine protest in solidarity with Lebanon on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Protesters held signs, chanted, and listened to speakers on the side of N. Clinton St.

Photos: Hands Off Lebanon Protest

Hannah Neuville, Photojournalist September 25, 2024

A group of activists gathered on the Pentacrest in an “emergency protest” on Tuesday. The demonstration was organized to object to the recent Israeli airstrikes touching down in Lebanon. Signs and...

Christina Bohannan campaign members walk during the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade on North Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. A recent pull shows Bohannan leading in Iowa's 1st Congressional District.

New Iowa Poll finds voters prefer Democratic candidate in 1st Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 24, 2024

A New Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll found that Democrats are preferred to Republican congressional candidates in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.  The poll found that 49 percent of...

Attendees watch the 2024 Presidential debate during a watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The watch party was hosted by the Johnson County Democrats.

Iowa Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris, national union remains neutral

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 19, 2024

The Iowa Teamsters endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, breaking from the national union that decided to remain neutral after internal surveys showed the union’s members side with...

General view of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building. The building houses the main offices of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. It is located at 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. The federal reserve recently cut interest rates by 50 basis points.

The Fed slashed interest rates by a half point. What does that mean?

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, slashing half a percentage point to combat a slowdown in the labor market. The benchmark rate now sits between...

(Left) U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst answers questions during an interview at the Russel Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (Right) U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley answers questions during an interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Iowa U.S. GOP senators vote against advancement of IVF protection bill

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 17, 2024

Iowa’s U.S. senators voted against a procedural measure to advance a bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment. This includes in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF. Tuesday’s...

Attendees watch the 2024 Presidential debate during a watch party at The Airliner in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The watch party was hosted by the Eastern Iowa Young Republicans

Harris, Trump clash on abortion, immigration in testy debate Tuesday

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg September 11, 2024

During an hour-and-a-half-long prime-time debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump laid out starkly different visions for...

Former Iowa Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, Iowa Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks and Utah Rep. Burgess Owens during the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate featuring Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Miller-Meeks recently introduced legislation providing fully refundable tax credit for in vitro fertilization treatments.

Miller-Meeks introduces refundable tax credit for IVF

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 9, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced legislation Monday to promote access to in vitro fertilization through a fully refundable tax credit of up to $30,000. The bill will provide financial...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Judge upholds decision removing Iowa Libertarian candidates from ballot

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 7, 2024

An Iowa District Court judge upheld a state panel’s decision to remove three Iowa Libertarian Congressional candidates from the Nov. 5 ballot on Saturday.  In a Saturday morning ruling, Polk...

Iowa Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks speaks during the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. A small contingent of pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated outside while three activists disrupted the event from inside. Rep. Miller-Meeks will be running against former University of Iowa Law professor Christina Bohannon for Iowa’s 1st congressional district.

Iowa Republicans push for support, unified party at Miller-Meeks fundraising event

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 7, 2024

As thousands of Hawkeye fans gathered at Kinnick Stadium for one of the biggest college sporting events in Iowa this year, Iowa Republican leaders rallied support for U.S. Representative Mariannette...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa libertarian congressional candidates kicked off ballot by state panel

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 28, 2024

A three-member state panel upheld objections to the candidacy of three Iowa libertarian congressional candidates on Wednesday in a 2-1 decision. The decision effectively removes the candidates from...

Delegates and other attendees wait outside of the safety perimeter of the United Center during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Protesters also gathered around the outside of the perimeter.

Vice President Kamala Harris reenergizes Democrats after President Joe Biden’s exit

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg August 27, 2024

CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris, stepping out from President Joe Biden’s shadow, is now rallying a reenergized Democratic Party after she took the top spot on the Democratic presidential...

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Harris for President Campaign Rally at West Allis Central High School in West Allis on July 23. Harris has been backed by Iowa's entire Democratic National Convention delegation.

Harris makes forceful statement on Israel-Hamas conflict in presidential nomination acceptance speech

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 23, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris relayed her most forceful call for peace in Gaza, calling for a hostage deal and ceasefire in her presidential nomination speech at the final night of the Democratic National...