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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

Newly elected Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, speaks to the media at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

New Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley opens 2020 legislative session, calling for lowered taxes and job creation

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 13, 2020

DES MOINES — Marking the start of the 2020 Iowa legislative session, newly elected Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley said filling jobs and lowering taxes for working-class families and small businesses...

Cory Booker ends presidential campaign

Cory Booker ends presidential campaign

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 13, 2020

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker suspended his presidential campaign Monday morning.  “I will carry this fight forward,” Booker wrote in a statement on his website. “I just won’t be doing it...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during the Iowa City Climate Rally at The Graduate hotel on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Bernie Sanders urges climate action in Iowa City after rising in the Iowa Poll

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 12, 2020

Accompanied by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders said the U.S. has to act with a fierce sense of urgency to avoid climate disaster in his first visit to Iowa City since...

Rep. Dave Loebsack speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Pete Buttigieg three weeks before the Iowa caucuses

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 12, 2020

Iowa's 2nd District Rep. Dave Loebsack endorsed Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Sunday, three weeks before the Iowa caucuses. Loebsack, a Democrat, has served seven terms in Congress...

2020 Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson speaks at Heartland Yoga on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Williamson spoke about the perception that she was out of her depth among other candidates, joking that she had seen others on the debate stage, and “there wasn’t a lot of depth” there.

Marianne Williamson exits presidential-nomination race

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 10, 2020

Author and lecturer Marianne Williamson announced on Twitter Friday she'd be suspending her bid for the Democratic nomination for president. "I ran for president to help forge another direction for...

Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J. speaks to the audience during a campaign event at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon on Thursday, January 9 2020. Senator Booker spoke about his plans for the country if he wins the presidency.

Cory Booker preaches to Iowans ahead of deadline to qualify for Democratic debates

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 10, 2020

Cory Booker is racing against the clock. Much like his experience as a football player at Stanford, which he likes to make jokes about at town halls, Booker is trying to connect with as many Iowans...

Senator Cory Booker speaks to the audience during a campaign event at the North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, January 9 2020. Senator Booker spoke about his plans for the country if he wins the presidency.

Photos: Senator Cory Booker Campaign Stops (01/09/2020)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist January 9, 2020

Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J. made two campaign stops in North Liberty and Mount Vernon on Thursday, January 9.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Julián Castro ends presidential campaign

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 2, 2020

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro suspended his presidential campaign Thursday morning. He released a video on twitter thanking supporters where he said right now "simply isn't...

Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. speaks during an office opening event in Iowa City on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Senator Klobuchar spoke to an audience of around 200 people.

In Iowa City, Amy Klobuchar says she can energize Iowa’s Democratic base

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor December 28, 2019

Amy Klobuchar can turnout Iowa’s Democratic base in 2020, the Minnesota senator and presidential hopeful said while opening a campaign office in Iowa’s bluest county Dec. 28. “And as for a fired...

Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. speaks during an office opening event in Iowa City on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Senator Klobuchar spoke to an audience of around 200 people.

Photos: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Office Opening (12/28/19)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist December 28, 2019

On Saturday, Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. spoke to an audience of around 200 people during an office opening event in Iowa City. During the event, she received an endorsement from Iowa City City Councilor...

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