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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

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President of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats introduces three republican presidential candidates during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event, moderated by Vander Plaats, began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats endorses Ron DeSantis

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 21, 2023

Bob Vander Plaats, an influential leader among Iowa evangelicals — one of Iowa’s most influential voting blocks — endorsed presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, just days...

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, answer questions at a round table during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in Downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates.

GOP presidential hopefuls get personal, talk abortion policy at Christian event

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 18, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa — GOP presidential hopefuls Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Nikki Haley shared personal stories and thoughts on abortion policy Friday at an evangelical presidential forum in...

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis answers a question during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Photos: Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor November 18, 2023

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, participated in a round table discussion at the 2023 Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader at the Marriott...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

Joni Ernst leads bipartisan effort in Washington, D.C., in March for Israel

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 14, 2023

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joined thousands of demonstrators at the March for Israel in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Ernst joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers who support the Israeli Defense...

Attendees gather at Hubbard Park in Iowa City in support of Israel on Monday, Nov. 12, 2023.

Photos: Young Americans for Freedom Holds Vigil for Israel

Sahithi Shankaiahgari and Aishani Kundu November 13, 2023

The University of Iowa’s chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom planted Israeli flags on the Hubbard Park lawn at 6 a.m. on Monday. YAF held a vigil at 6 p.m. to support the Israeli hostages currently...

Contributed photo from Lanon Baccam

Democrat Lanon Baccam announces bid to challenge 3rd District Republican Zach Nunn

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Lanon Baccam, a Des Moines veteran and Democrat, announced his run for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat against first-term Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in the 2024 election.  The 3rd...

(From left) Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speak during the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday Sept. 28.

Tense third Republican debate centers on foreign policy, inflation

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 9, 2023

Republican presidential candidates gathered in Miami for the third Republican primary debate, attempting to chip away at former President Donald Trump’s high polling numbers. The five hopefuls largely...

Young Americans for Freedom Chairwoman Jasmyn Jordan opens lecture during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event about Chloe Cole, an activist, in the Iowa Memorial Unions Blackbox Theather in lowa City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the North Madison Street and West Jefferson Street intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of lowa president Barbara Wilsons residence on Church St.

UI YAF Chair Jasmyn Jordan testifies before U.S. House Judiciary Committee

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 8, 2023

University of Iowa third-year student and Young Americans for Freedom at Iowa Chairwoman Jasymn Jordan testified Wednesday at a U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing investigating free speech on college...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say goodbye during “The Freedom Blueprint” a Republican hosted event in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, March 10, 2023. Reynolds and DeSantis received a standing ovation.

Reynolds endorses DeSantis at Des Moines rally

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 6, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds stood at a “DeSantis for President” podium on Monday and announced her endorsement of his bid for president. Going back on her previous neutrality on the Iowa caucuses,...

Young Americans for Freedom Chairwoman Jasmyn Jordan opens lecture during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event about Chloe Cole, an activist, in the Iowa Memorial Unions Blackbox Theather in lowa City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the North Madison Street and West Jefferson Street intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of lowa president Barbara Wilsons residence on Church St.

UI third-year Jasmyn Jordan to testify in front of US House Judiciary Committee next week

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 2, 2023

University of Iowa third-year and leader of the Young Americans for Freedom at Iowa Jasmyn Jordan is set to testify in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee next Wednesday. Jordan, along with...

Photo illustration by Emily Nyberg

Consumers can purchase high-level THC products through loophole

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter October 31, 2023

Through a loophole in federal regulation, the sale of consumable hemp products containing intoxicating levels of the psychoactive substance in cannabis is making its way to Iowa consumers. The recreational...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

U.S. Department of Education to update civil rights protections due to rise of antisemitism on college campuses

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 30, 2023

As tensions surrounding the Israel-Gaza war boil over on college campuses across the U.S., the Biden administration is strengthening protections against antisemitism in the federal civil rights code. During...

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