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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Iowa Libertarian Party granted a temporary injunction on ballot approval

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 3, 2024

A Polk County district court granted a temporary injunction preventing the Iowa Secretary of State from certifying the 2024 general election ballots on Tuesday.  The ruling gives three Iowa Libertarian...

Adam Gregg takes notes during his visit with Rantizo in downtown Iowa City on Feb. 25, 2019.

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg steps down to focus on family

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 3, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg would resign effective immediately. Gregg left the position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus on his family,...

An attendee wearing an “Iowa Needs Area Education Agencies” shirt while speaking about experiences during a conversation with local legislators about Area Education Agencies at the North Liberty public library on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. As of August 2024, Iowa AEAs have lost 429 staff members.

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies lost 429 staff since last school year

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 29, 2024

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are starting the school year with 429 fewer staff than last year, according to data shared by Iowa Democrats Thursday.  The decrease in staff amounts to 12 percent...

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...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks aids in securing nearly $1.5 million award for UI

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 23, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, helped obtain nearly $1.5 million of congressional funding disbursed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Miller-Meeks stopped at Van Allen...

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...

Oncoming traffic is seen leaving downtown Chicago during the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Iowa Democrats excited, optimistic as Democratic National Convention wraps up Thursday

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 23, 2024

CHICAGO — Iowa Democrats have a renewed sense of excitement and optimism as a joy-filled and exuberant Democratic National Convention wrapped up Thursday night in Chicago.  Iowa’s 46 delegates...

A police officer observes protestors during the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Hundreds of police officers and other security officials surrounded Union Park leading up to a Coalition for Justice in Palestine march

Photos: Outside the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Cody Blissett, Managing Visual Editor August 22, 2024

With 74 days until Election Day, the 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 18-22. There were 46 Iowa delegates that attended. With many political events...

Contributed photo by Rush Baker IV

UI Grant Wood fellow represents Maryland at the Democratic National Convention

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 22, 2024

CHICAGO — Rush Baker IV grew up entrenched in politics, with his mother a congressional staffer in Washington D.C. and his father a state legislator in Maryland.  Baker hasn’t pursued office,...

Protestors march in support of Palestine during the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Jill Stein speaks before thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march to the Democratic National Convention

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 21, 2024

CHICAGO — A raucous scene unfolded within earshot of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night as more than a thousand pro-Palestinian protesters clad in keffifyehs, holding Palestinian...

Kathleen McColaugh of Chicago offers Minnesota Governor Tim Walz a shot at a tailgate before the Iowa football game against No. 7-ranked Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Governor Walz, who campaigned on behalf of Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MINN., turned down the shot, “but they kept it,” McColaugh noted, joking that maybe he could enjoy it later. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

‘It’s weird:’ Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepts nomination for Vice President, warns of Trump’s agenda

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 21, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination in a speech where Walz contrasts former President Donald Trump’s agenda with Vice President Kamala Harris’s...