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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

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks while a portrait of President Donald Trump hangs above her during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017.

Reynolds set to sign fetal-heartbeat bill

May 4, 2018

Gov. Kim Reynolds will sign the fetal heartbeat bill, Senate File 359 at 3 p.m. May 4 in the Governor’s Office in Des Moines, according to a press release from the office. The bill passed early on...

RVAP is pictured on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

New set of policies to address sexual harassment in Des Moines

On the last official day of the Iowa Legislature, a set of policies made to address sexual harassment in the state Capitol was sent from the Ethics Committee to be voted on by the whole Senate. In...

Consul General Hong Lei was giving his lecture about new developments in China and Sino-U.S. Relations in IMU Ballrooms on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018. (Gaoyuan Pan/ The Daily Iowan)

Consul General Hong Lei talks China-US relations

Consul General Hong Lei, a diplomat from the People’s republic of China, spoke on the merits of creating an economic bridge between China and the U.S. on Wednesday afternoon. He described the state...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Fetal-heartbeat bill heads to Reynolds’ desk — what happens next?

Sarah Watson, [email protected] May 2, 2018
A bill that would ban abortions after as soon as 6 weeks gestation narrowly passed the Iowa House and Senate overnight.
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa prepares for midterm elections

Emily Wangen, [email protected] May 1, 2018
Will the Republican Party keep control of the state Legislature? Or will Democrats flip one or both of the chambers?
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

With primaries approaching, gubernatorial hopefuls step on the gas in TV advertising campaigns

Sarah Watson, [email protected] April 29, 2018
As the June 5 primaries edge closer, all but one of six Democratic contenders are delivering their message through TV advertisements.
Joni Ernst meets with RVAP staff at their offices in Iowa City on Friday, April 27, 2018. Ernst and RVAP staff discussed legislative solutions to RVAP funding shortfalls and legal issues facing victims of sexual violence. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Ernst supports more funding for sexual assault prevention, accountability

Senator Joni Ernst discussed sexual assault and cuts to resources during a visit to the RVAP on Friday.
UI sophomore Lauren Veigulis buys books at the Hawk Shop on Jan. 16, 2017. The Hawk Shop, locate din the IMU, is one of the many places on campus to buy and rent textbooks. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Panel mulls expanding textbook sales-tax exemption

Emily Wangen, [email protected] April 25, 2018
A recently proposed bill aims to save students money on course materials.
Federal government makes moves to decriminalize marijuana

Federal government makes moves to decriminalize marijuana

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] April 25, 2018
As the federal government sees a proposed bill to decriminalize marijuana, Iowa has some of the strictest limitations.
Members of the board listen as a member of the public adresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday June 13, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Iowa City schools open ALICE training to parents, students

Sarah Watson, [email protected] April 22, 2018
Iowa City students and parents participate in training for a security plan to protect students.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2018. (Erin Scott/Zuma Press/TNS)

University of Iowa students not about to delete Facebook

Sarah Watson, [email protected] April 18, 2018
Despite the recent controversy about the social-media platform and its letting Cambridge Analyticause its data, some UI students won’t delete Facebook.
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa legislators still hammering out deals on tax reform, budget as the session carries on

Marissa Payne, [email protected] April 18, 2018
As the 2018 legislative session continues past its designated adjournment date, legislators are working to build consensus on tax-reform plans and the fiscal 2019 budget.