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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

Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Trump’s early victory and dominant position before the start of caucus night proved to be true as 51 percent of Republicans voted for Trump’s appearance in the 2024 presidential election as of 10:20 p.m. At the event, Trump spoke to over 300 supporters at his watch party about his goals and putting America first.

Trump trounces challengers with over 30 point lead in Iowa caucuses

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 16, 2024

DES MOINES — Former President Donald Trump thrashed his challengers Monday night, winning the Iowa Republican caucuses with over half of the vote, according to unofficial results.   “I want...

City council member Mazahir Salih collects donations from caucusgoers during the Iowa Democratic caucuses at City High School in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Iowa Democrats regroup at unorthodox caucus

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 16, 2024

Over 50 Democrats gathered inside the pocket of warmth in Iowa City High School, but unlike previous years, no caucus votes were cast.  While winter winds bit at the skin of Iowans across the state...

Caucus-goer Laura Swart fills out her voter registration during the Iowa caucuses at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Jan. 15th, 2024. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

JoCo Republican caucusgoers back Haley, wins by one vote

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 15, 2024

While Iowa City resident Jeff Naftzger caucused for Nikki Haley at Southeast Junior High on Monday, former President Donald Trump remained at the forefront of his mind ahead of caucus results.  “Trump...

Caucusgoer Jasmyn Jordan speaks in support of Former President Donald Trump and 2024 Presidential Candidate during the Iowa caucuses at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Jan. 15th, 2024. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

UI Iowa caucus precincts see low student turnout

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 15, 2024

The University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union, which is normally filled with students, was nearly empty Monday on caucus night.  Despite the extreme cold outside, about 15 UI students showed up on...

An attendee is seen wearing a Trump hat during the Iowa caucuses at Clear Creek Elementary School in Oxford, Iowa on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Trump led the precinct with 32 votes.

Trump prevails in rural Johnson County caucus

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 15, 2024

Residents of rural Johnson County braved the extreme cold and snow-covered roads for the Republican caucuses to show their support for former President Donald Trump.  In Oxford, Iowa, located about...

Former President Donald Trump points at the camera after a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Johnson Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday Dec. 2, 2023.

Trump wins Iowa caucuses, AP calls race

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 15, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. DES MOINES — Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa Republican caucuses on Monday, according to unofficial results from the Associated Press.  Florida...

Attendees wait for speakers to walk onto the stage during former President Donald Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. Supporters filled the back of the room as attendees without reserved seats were asked to watch in a separate room.

How to follow The Daily Iowan’s coverage of the Iowa caucuses

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 14, 2024

 Iowa caucusgoers will brave the frigid temperatures on Monday to cast their vote in party primary to choose the next GOP presidential nominee.  The Daily Iowan will have dozens of reporters,...

Former President Donald Trump speaks during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. Three years earlier on Jan. 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the capitol to stop the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.

Trump dominates, Haley surges support in latest Iowa poll

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 14, 2024

Former President Donald Trump maintains his authoritative lead in the Des Moines Register/NBC News/ Mediacom Iowa Poll released Saturday.  The last Iowa poll before the caucuses shows that Trump...

University of Iowa student Thumini Dias watches snowfall for the first time on the UI campus in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Jan. 9, and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Iowans, Republican presidential candidates brace for record cold caucuses

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 14, 2024

On a night that promises political intrigue, 2024 Republican presidential candidates and Iowa caucusgoers must also brace for a record-cold caucus. According to the National Weather Service’s...

Former President Donald Trump speaks during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. Trump brought up Jan. 6, 2021, but said the real threat to democracy was President Joe Biden. 

Trump hints at vice president choice at Des Moines Fox News town hall

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter January 11, 2024

DES MOINES —Iowa voters battled severe winter weather to attend a Fox News Town Hall with former president Donald Trump in Des Moines Wednesday night. Hundreds of people flocked to the Iowa Events...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stand on stage during the fifth Republican Presidential Primary Debate in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. The debate between Haley and DeSantis was broadcasted on CNN. Former President Donald Trump qualified for the debate but held a separate town hall at the same time on Fox News.

Haley, DeSantis take the stage at CNN Iowa debate ahead of caucuses

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 11, 2024

DES MOINES — The fight for second place in the Iowa caucuses stole the spotlight on Wednesday as Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis talked school choice policy and former President Donald Trump’s record...

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