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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, addresses the audience during his visit to Airliner in Iowa City on March 4, 2019.

Pete Buttigieg’s pitch to Iowa: a Midwest millennial can win in 2020

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 4, 2019

Pete Buttigieg, 37, told eastern Iowans his Midwest background, local government experience, and his age could be key to winning the presidency in 2020. The Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, toured Davenport,...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, speaks during the annual Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Sanders spoke as the keynote speaker for the event. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders to make Iowa City stop March 8

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 3, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will hold a rally in the IMU on March 8 as he embarks on a second run for the Democratic presidential nomination. This is Sanders' first trip to Iowa since announcing his...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Nov. 5, 2018

After boost in state aid, varied reactions from Iowa school districts

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 28, 2019

Iowa City schools are facing budget cuts despite the recent 2.06 percent increase in state funding allocated to K-12 schools across Iowa. However the growth in funds is making the difference between...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

Iowa employers would be required to check employee immigration status with E-Verify under bill

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 28, 2019

A bill providing for additional steps to prohibit employers from hiring undocumented immigrants is gaining momentum in the Iowa Legislature, passing a subcommittee Feb. 20. The measures could mandate...

An ambulance takes away a intoxicated drinker at east Washington St. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

UISG-backed medical-amnesty bill advances in Iowa Legislature

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 28, 2019

Students and state legislators are moving to protect people experiencing an alcohol-related medical emergency from prosecution with bills in both chambers of the state Legislature. Such legislation would...

Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg (right) is shown drones by Technology Director with Rantizo Mike Schmitz during  Gregg's visit with Rantizo in downtown Iowa City on Feb. 25, 2019. Rantizo is an agricultural start-up that uses drones to spray agrochemicals by spotting certain areas with anomalies. Lt. Governor Gregg visits with Rantizo as a part of the governor's 99 county tour. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan).

Iowa City ag start-up looks to Iowa Governor’s Office for better rural internet

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 26, 2019

An Iowa City company seeks to bring new technology to the fields with automated drones, but employees would like Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to increase bandwidth in rural Iowa to help with connectivity. Automated...

Sen Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a town hall at the Quad Cities Wavefront  Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa on  Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

In eastern Iowa, Kamala Harris highlights theme of justice

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 24, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS, BETTENDORF — Democratic presidential candidate and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., outlined themes of upholding justice and truth in her eastern-Iowa campaign events Sunday, drawing on her...

Iowa State Representative Vicki Lensing speaks during a forum on education at the Iowa City Community School District Educational Services Center on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa legislators debrief Iowa City school officials on K-12 education policy

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 22, 2019

Iowa City Community School District officials held a forum with Democratic state lawmakers on Friday, speaking on developments in K-12 education. The legislators discussed a number of bills recently...

Iowa Supreme Court Justices listen to oral arguments and answer student questions during Supreme Court Day in the Boyd Law Building on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Iowa lawmakers narrow changes to judicial selection

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 22, 2019

Bills moving through the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature could change the way Iowa Supreme Court and appellate-court judges are selected, ultimately giving more power to lawmakers. HSB110  and...

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during an event at the The Mill on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Iowa City on Thursday after having cancelled stops in the area last week due to inclement weather.

Tulsi Gabbard talks regime change wars, Green New Deal in second Iowa City appearance in 10 days

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 21, 2019

In her second appearance in Iowa City in 10 days, Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spoke to an energetic crowd at The Mill on Thursday night. The Democratic representative from Hawaii’s...