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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

A Christmas tree is seen at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

War against ‘War on Christmas’ grinds on

November 30, 2017

President Trump proclaims that he will end the so-called ‘War on Christmas,’ but University of Iowa students don’t see it quite the same way. By Julia Shanahan [email protected] President...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with members of the media during the third annual Joni Ernst Roast and Ride fundraiser event at Big Barn Harley Davidson in Des Moines on Saturday, June, 3, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Putting an end to sexual violence: What’s next?

November 29, 2017

Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley reintroduced Senate legislation that would require sexual-assault-prevention training for all Senate employees. Ernst has also introduced legislation allowing military...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with members of the media during the third annual Joni Ernst Roast and Ride fundraiser event at Big Barn Harley Davidson in Des Moines on Saturday, June, 3, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gun regulation, or lack of, in spotlight

November 16, 2017

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, will hold a hearing on Dec. 6 to discuss proposed legislation to ban bump stocks. By Julia Shanahan [email protected] The Senate Judiciary Committee will be holding...

Republican Sen. David Perdue, with other GOP senators and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, speaks during a news conference on tax reform at the Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Senate, House propose tax reform

Molly Hunter, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Iowa congressional delegates say the proposed tax changes will increase standard deductions and family tax credits, spurring growth and investment in the U.S. economy. “It should also help spur hiring,...

Dr. Brandi Jannsen smiles during a presentation on small-scale farming in Iowa at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. The talk covered the way local and global food systems overlap. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s two farm systems coexisting

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] November 10, 2017

When most people think of Iowa, one thing comes to mind: cornfields. But what not many people realize, however, is the overlap between small- and large-scale farms. University of Iowa Clinical Assistant...

The Iowa River is seen on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa representative proposes Water Quality Conservation Act

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Rep. David Young, R-Iowa, has proposed the Water Quality Conservation Act after he discussed water-conservation solutions at his annual Bringing in the Harvest Agriculture Tour. Water-quality workers...

Chuck Grassley speaks at the GOP's Election Night Party at the Marriott in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 shortly after it was announced that he won a 7th term in the U.S. Senate. Grassley touched on topics including national security and making sure Iowan values are represented in Washington. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Bipartisan VA Bill Passes

November 8, 2017

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, discussed his plans to advance the well-being of U.S. veterans in a Tuesday press release from his office in honor of Veterans Day. “… Let’s start with the patient-backlog...

Crowd members hold signs in disapproval during a town hall meeting in the IMU on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. While Sen. Ernst spoke in the IMU a protest was held outside in Hubbard park. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

When UI students bridge the gap

November 8, 2017

Trying to hear the other side in politics can build a community, but it can also leave one living on an isle. By Molly hunter [email protected] At a September town hall at the University of Iowa...

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Republican Steve Ray fights for Iowa gubernatorial nomination

Madeleine Neal, [email protected] November 7, 2017

Steve Ray, a Republican hopeful for the 2018 gubernatorial race, is an at-large Boone city councilor — he has held that position since November 2003. Ray, 47, was born in Nevada, Iowa, and is is also...

Media outlets cover Donald Trump's speech from the press booth at the University Field House on Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016.  Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are currently tied in Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Some take aim at news media

November 6, 2017

UI students say the mainstream media are contributing to a destructive American political discourse. By Molly Hunter [email protected] University of Iowa sophomore Josiah Argo, a self-identified...

Candidate for Iowa treasurer Sam Clovis speaks at the event at Hamburg Inn 2 on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. Hamburg Inn held its first political event since its fire in May. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Iowa native tied to Russia probe withdraws from USDA-post consideration

November 2, 2017

Iowa native Sam Clovis on Wednesday withdrew from consideration his nomination to become the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientist. Clovis, a former top official to President Trump’s campaign,...

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Republican 2nd District candidate Chris Peters speaks to the local Young Americans for Liberty on Thursday. The group is a libertarian organization at the UI. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Congressional hopeful Peters says health-insurance companies push prices up

Molly Hunter, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Republican Congressional candidate Chris Peters said insurance companies’ role in the health-care industry must be addressed in order to lower costs in an event Thursday evening on the University of...