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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

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett poses for a portrait on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Corbett calls himself an underdog in the 2018 Iowa Republican primary for governor. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Corbett embraces underdog role

July 19, 2017

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett takes on incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds in the 2018 GOP gubernatorial primary campaign. By Molly Hunter [email protected] A year out from the 2018 gubernatorial election,...

Iowa voters had an opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns with the staff of Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, during an event at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Constituents spoke about healthcare, Russian attempts to influence the 2016 Presidential Election, and voter ID laws. Ernst's staff will hold three of these events in each of Iowa's 99 counties this year. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Ernst officials hear from Iowa City

July 19, 2017

Regional directors from the Sen. Joni Ernst’s office visit the Iowa City Public Library to hear constituents’ concerns, ranging from voter-ID laws to health care. By James Geerdes [email protected] For...

Kellyanne Conway, the counselor to the President, speaks during the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The sixth-annual summit featured speakers Conway, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, as well as The Benham Brothers.

Christians seek ‘welcome sign’

July 17, 2017

Christians discuss politics and their faith at a Des Moines leadership summit. By Molly Hunter [email protected] DES MOINES — Many Christians said they feel increasingly unwelcome in today’s...

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)

Sanders promotes grass-roots activism to create ‘vibrant democracy’

DES MOINES — Electing Democrats to office is simply not enough, community organizers say. The Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund held its “Protest to Power” convention in the Iowa...

Stella Turnbull and her caretaker, Shelly, look out over the pond at Morrison Park in Coralville on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Within the first year of her life, Stella developed progressive muscular atrophy, a rare condition which affects the lower motor neurons, qualifying her for Medicaid under the pre-existing conditions clause. The Turnbull family relies on insurance to pay for Stella’s healthcare. With the AHCA still a topic of debate in Washington, the future of Medicare and Medicaid are still unsure. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Medicaid cuts slice home for family

July 12, 2017

The GOP’s recent health-care bill proposes substantial cuts to Medicaid services, including home nursing. For the Turnbull family, these service cuts are concerning. By Madeleine Neal [email protected] When...

Democratic hopeful Cathy Glasson speaks during an event at Lucky's Market in Iowa City on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Glasson believes Iowans from across the political spectrum can be unified. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Glasson stresses everyday people

July 12, 2017

Cathy Glasson held a 2018 gubernatorial campaign event in Iowa City’s Lucky’s Market on Wednesday. Glasson said Democrats can take Iowa by being bold and progressive. By Madeleine Neal [email protected]...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a Johnson County Republicans event in Coralville at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Iowa Gov. Reynolds spoke to Republican constituents who had a minimum donation of $25 per individual to attend, $125 to host, and $500 to sponsor. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Democrats hunt for new leader

July 11, 2017

How the Democratic Party will handle the resignation of its leader as Iowa heads into the 2018 gubernatorial election remains unknown. By Molly Hunter [email protected] The coming months will...

Christopher Sands, Johns Hopkins Senior Research Professor and Director of the Center for Canadian Studies, speaks during the North American Free Trade Agreement and Beyond panel during the 72nd CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference in Des Moines at the downtown Marriott on Monday, July 10, 2017. Panelists spoke about future plans for tweaking and reworking the language of trade agreements to update them into a more modern context. In addition to talks of possibilities of updates, panelists speculated on the likelihood of President Trump's plans to withdraw from trade agreements. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Sticky road for NAFTA redo

July 10, 2017

Experts say renegotiating the trade agreement will be difficult. A panel gathered in Des Moines Monday to discuss the future of the agreement. By Molly Hunter [email protected] DES MOINES — Experts...

FILE - In this file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders gives a speech during a campaign event in the Fieldhouse, on Saturday, Jan 30, 2016. Sanders will be making a return to Iowa City in August as part of a tour to discuss his new book. (Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan, file)

Sen. Sanders set to visit Hancher on Aug. 31

Marissa Payne, [email protected] July 10, 2017

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will be making a return to Iowa City in August as part of a tour to discuss his new book. Iowa City’s famed independent bookstore, Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., has...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a Johnson County Republicans event in Coralville at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Iowa Gov. Reynolds spoke to Republican constituents who had a minimum donation of $25 per individual to attend, $125 to host, and $500 to sponsor. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Republican fundraiser focuses on Iowa youth

July 6, 2017

Molly Hunter [email protected] Reigning state party stars Gov. Kim Reynolds and Acting Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg noted the importance of the youth vote as the 2018 campaign begins to churn in a Johnson...

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 file photo, a woman receives a flu vaccine shot at a community fair in Brownsville, Texas. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, U.S. health officials released new estimates showing the previous winter’s flu vaccine was ineffective in protecting older Americans against the illness, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around. (Jason Hoekema/The Brownsville Herald via AP)

HIV prevention, with tech

July 4, 2017

An HIV-prevention program called TelePrEP is putting Iowa in the lead for such prevention. The program allows patients across the state to seek preventative medicine and receive professional consultation...

FILE - In January 21, 2017, file photo, protesters stand on the lawn of the State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa. Budget cuts will affect Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Clinics, which announced in May will close 12 of its Iowa locations. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Revenue woes continue for state

July 4, 2017

The state of Iowa’s revenue is predicted to drop about $104 million from its original projection, analysts say. The initial budget would be set back $350 million. After the Legislature made nearly $118...