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The Daily Iowan

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

United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley speaks at the University Club for the Republican Dinner on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Grassley has been serving since 1981, previously being in the United States House of Representatives. (The Daily Iowan/McCall Radavich)

Cautious dancing partners

September 20, 2016

vp hopefuls land

vp hopefuls land

September 19, 2016

By Mitch McAndrew & Matthew Jack [email protected] and [email protected] The vice-presidential candidates of both major parties swung through Iowa on Monday in the midst of a close fight...

Then-U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst delivers a speech at the Johnson County Republican headquarters in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.

Ernst eyes VA issue

September 15, 2016

By Maria Curi [email protected] Amid turmoil caused by Sgt. Brandon Ketchum’s suicide after being denied inpatient care at the Iowa City VA, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will appear at the Operation...

Trump deplores Clinton comment

Trump deplores Clinton comment

September 13, 2016

By Emily Kresse [email protected] In his fourth appearance in Iowa since his July nomination, Donald Trump worked to capitalize on a rough week for rival Hillary Clinton. The GOP presidential...

Hillary Clinton speaks to a group of labor workers at the 49th annual Salute to Labor event in Hampton, Illinois on Monday, September 5, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

A pantsuit with coattails

September 6, 2016

Hillary Clinton speaks to a group of labor workers at the 49th annual Salute to Labor event in Hampton, Illinois on Monday, September 5, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Clinton champions unions on Labor Day

September 5, 2016

Hillary Clinton assured labor leaders from near and far that she had their backs. By Mitch McAndrew [email protected] For the second year in a row, Hillary Clinton spent her Labor Day supporting...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Briar Woods High School, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Iowa GOP tries to guide Trump

August 30, 2016

By Maria Curi [email protected] Iowa Republican leaders have spoken out about what GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump needs to focus on to secure the tossup state. Their suggestions include clearly...

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst speaks during the second annual Roast and Ride event in Des Moines on Saturday, August 27, 2016. The event started with a 42-mile motorcycle ride from the Big Barn Harley-Davidson dealership to the Iowa State Fairgrounds where Ernst hosted a rally with fellow Republican leaders headlined by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Trump trumpets hope, unity at Roast and Ride

August 28, 2016

By Matthew Jack  [email protected] DES MOINES — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump headlined the second Roast and Ride fundraiser hosted by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, at the Iowa State...

Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ. , speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Booker a smash hit with Iowans

July 28, 2016

By Brent Griffiths [email protected] PHILADELPHIA — New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker was running late. In his absence, Iowa delegates for Sen. Bernie Sanders openly expressed their frustration...

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to the audience at Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, on Saturday, Jan 30, 2016. Former president Bill Clinton and Clinton's daughter Chelsea Clinton visited the event to support Clinton. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Searching for Millennial support

July 26, 2016

After making  history Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton faces a new challenge — millennials. By Brent Griffith [email protected] PHILADELPHIA — Corey Jones remembers meeting former Secretary...

Loebsack, Gabbard focus on party unity

Loebsack, Gabbard focus on party unity

July 24, 2016

By Maria Curi [email protected] Iowa Rep. Dave Loebsack kicked off his re-election move Sunday alongside special guest Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, at his Brews and BBQ fundraiser. Loebsack’s...