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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

University of Iowa OB/GYNs, Board of Regents warn Legislature against Heartbeat bill

University of Iowa OB/GYNs, Board of Regents warn Legislature against Heartbeat bill

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 15, 2018
The state Board of Regents on Feb. 9 came out in opposition to an abortion bill introduced in the Iowa Senate, warning it could cause a UI residency to fall short of accreditation standards.
(James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Future uncertain for DACA

Emily Wangen, [email protected] February 14, 2018

President Donald Trump’s March 5 DACA deadline for Congress is inching closer. If Congress wants to save the program, it must pass by this date. March 5 DACA deadline Iowa City immigration attorney...

Gubernatorial candidate John Norris speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa). (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Agriculture, public education are priorities for Norris

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 13, 2018
Gubernatorial candidate John Norris remains hopeful about his campaign and his ideas.
FILE - A group gathers around a podium after Gov. Reynolds first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Senate passes bill that would slash funds for higher education

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 8, 2018
The Iowa Senate has approved midyear funding cuts for universities governed by the state Board of Regents, but the House has proposed a smaller reduction in appropriations.
Precinct captains organize before calling precincts to order during the Iowa Democratic Caucus at the IMU on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. The IMU contains 6 different precincts for Iowa City. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Young voters caucus for candidates

Madeleine Neal, [email protected] February 7, 2018
Affordable health care and education reform were at the forefront of the gubernatorial caucuses in Iowa City on Monday evening.
Candidate for the Iowa State Legislature and UI alum Zach Wahls speaks to Iowa City residents during the off season gubernatorial Democratic caucuses at Iowa City-West High School on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Representatives for candidates such as Fred Hubbell, Nate Boulton, John Norris, and Deidre Dejear were in attendance. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa democrats brave weather aiming to oust Republican-majority trifecta for the next year

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 6, 2018
Support for Democratic gubernatorial candidates is divided at off-year caucuses, for which an impressive number of Democrats braved the weather to be politically active.
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.

Republicans Caucused in the Iowa City Public Library

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] February 6, 2018
Local Republicans seem strong for Reynolds
Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, introduces Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell alongside Johnson Country sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Campaign volunteers help get out the vote for Iowa gubernatorial candidates

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 5, 2018
Iowa’s gubernatorial candidates get a boost from volunteers ahead of party caucuses.
Iowa will again be the first to hold caucuses

Iowa will again be the first to hold caucuses

February 5, 2018
Iowans head to caucuses for party business.
Students watch the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at the Pappajohn Business Building. The president discussed events that occurred throughout his first year of presidency. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Trump talks immigration in first State of the Union

President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address outlined his plans on border security, which included four pillars to crack down on immigration.
Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Kathy Glasson addresses protestors at a demonstration outside of a Burger King in Des Moines on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman)

Gubernatorial candidates hone in on Iowa businesses

Madeleine Neal, [email protected] January 31, 2018
Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates hone in on big and small businesses in Iowa.
Steve Wynn arrives for the grand opening of Intrigue Nightclub on April 29, 2016, at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas. (GPA/imageSPACE/Sipa USA/TNS)

UI donor Stephen Wynn facing sexual-misconduct allegations

January 30, 2018
A UI donor has recently resigned as finance chairman of the RNC because of sexual assault and harassment allegations.