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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

Former President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Former President Donald Trump to attend the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 5, 2023

Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that he will attend the Iowa-Iowa State CyHawk game this Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. According to a news release from the Trump...

Aug 24, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; This handout booking photo provided by the Fulton County Sheriffs Office shows Donald Trump after he surrendered and was booked. Former President Donald Trump, and 18 others were indicted on 41 charges related to their efforts to overturn the 2020 US Presidential election.

Former President Trump booked at Georgia jail

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor August 24, 2023

Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities in Georgia on Thursday evening for his plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election.  His mugshot was taken at the Fulton County Jail...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bird defeated Tom Miller in this year’s election.

Iowa AG’s pause on paying for rape survivors’ medication continues, payments pile up

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 24, 2023

More than 160 requests for reimbursement for emergency contraception and abortion care for rape survivors remain pending five months after Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird announced an...

Florida Governor and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Iowa politicians react to first GOP presidential debate

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 24, 2023

Republican presidential candidates fought for the spotlight during the first GOP presidential debate of the primary season on Wednesday. In Iowa, all eyes were on the debate as many Republicans remain...

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis walks with fairgoers during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Some Iowa voters look for Trump alternative

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Iowa Republican voters got a taste of who their nominee could be at the Iowa State Fair this month. Former President Donald Trump visited the fair on Aug. 12 and casts a large shadow over the race,...

Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Christina Bohannan speaks during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bohannan lost to Marianette Miller Meeks by about 20,000 votes. “I will always stand and fight for our democracy and I will always stand with all of you to bring about the change that we want to see in Iowa in our country and this is not over,” Bohannan said. “We are going to carry on. We are going to keep going. We have no choice. Its what weve got to do.”

Bohannan aims message at young voters in second campaign for 1st Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Harnessing the young vote and broadening her grassroots outreach is the name of the game for University of Iowa law professor Christina Bohannan in her rematch run against Iowa Republican U.S. Rep....

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Reynolds talks southern border during Eagle Pass visit Monday

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 21, 2023

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds joined four other Republican governors in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday afternoon to call for the Biden Administration to act on the “assault on our democracy.” Reynolds’...

Fairgoers walk down Grand Avenue during the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa State Fair – Day Six

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor August 15, 2023

Fairgoers and politicians flocked to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the sixth day of the fair on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. Candidates found their voice during Gov. Kim Reynolds Fair-Side Chats in an attempt...

Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Christina Bohannan speaks during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. “We have to carry on. You know, dont be discouraged. Dont be discouraged. I know some of the results tonight have been discouraging but dont give up,” Bohannan said. “We have to pick ourselves up dust ourselves on and we must carry on.”

Bohannan launches second bid for 1st Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 15, 2023

Democrat Christina Bohannan announced plans Tuesday to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for a second time.  Bohannan, a former state representative and University of Iowa...

United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Miller-Meeks talks abortion policy, government shutdown at Iowa City town hall

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 15, 2023

Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks called for accountability and the “rule of law” at a town hall in Iowa City on Monday night.  Miller-Meeks fielded a range of questions Monday...

Three sisters pose for a photo while waiting for former president Donald Trump to speak during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Trump, DeSantis compete for Iowa Republican support at Iowa State Fair

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics Editor August 13, 2023

In the sweltering heat, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis sweat out the details of their plans for the nation’s highest office at the Iowa State Fair Saturday.  Ahead of the first GOP presidential...

2024 presidential candidate Larry Elder places his hand on his chest during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Longshot candidates take the stage on day two of Iowa State Fair

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 11, 2023

Rain or shine, more presidential candidates made their way to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Friday as they make their last few campaign stops ahead of the first Republican debate on Aug. 22. A...

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