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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Florida Governor and 2024 presidential candiate Ron DeSantis speaks with an attendee during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Photos: Ashley Hinson’s third annual Barbecue Bash

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist August 7, 2023

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson held her third annual Barbecue Bash on Sunday, to a sold-out audience of around 800 attendees. The event was held at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Some guest speakers...

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.

Republican candidates focus on variety of issues including Biden, education at Lincoln Dinner

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor August 1, 2023

On one of the hottest days of the summer, dozens upon dozens of people dressed all in black scurried around a large banquet hall preparing tables. Placing glasses of water, plates of decadent food,...

An empty podium is seen during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Photos: Republican presidential candidates attend the 2023 Lincoln Dinner

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor July 29, 2023

Thirteen different 2024 Republican presidential candidates attended the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday. All of the 13 candidates were allowed exactly 10...

The Polk County courthouse in Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Polk County judge places injunction on new abortion law

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 17, 2023

Polk County District Judge Joseph Seidlin placed an injunction on the new abortion law that was signed last Friday. In his ruling, Seidlin wrote that the courts should follow the current precedent...

Photo contributed by the Governors office.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces new Iowa Department of Education director

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 22, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new director for the state’s Department of Education on Thursday. The decision came after current director Chad Aldis submitted his resignation.  A press release...

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst announces bill to provide more oversight over foreign farmland ownership

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 20, 2023

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, announced Tuesday that she is working on a bill that would increase oversight over the ownership of farmland by Chinese investment. The legislation comes from a bipartisan...

Outside Iowas Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Des Moines.

‘Fetal heartbeat bill’ blocked, Iowa Supreme Court divided 3-3

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 16, 2023

The “fetal heartbeat bill” signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds into law in 2018 will remain unenforceable, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled on Friday. The bill would have blocked abortions at six weeks,...

2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis interacts with attendees during “Joni’s Roast and Ride” a Republican-hosted event in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Photos: Republican presidential candidates attend ‘Roast and Ride’ event hosted by Joni Ernst in Des Moines

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 3, 2023

A wide range of 2024 Republican presidential candidates came to speak in Des Moines, Iowa, during “Joni’s Roast and Ride,” a Republican-hosted event. Mike Pence hinted at running for president...

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during “Joni’s Roast and Ride” a Republican-hosted event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Mike Pence, other Republican presidential hopefuls come to Iowa for ‘Roast and Ride’ event

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 3, 2023

Ahead of next’s year presidential election, eight Republican presidential hopefuls took the stage during Joni Ernst’s annual “Roast and Ride” in Des Moines to begin campaigning to voters in the...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs series of education laws, law lowering age to work

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 26, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a slew of education bills that will make broad changes to the education system in the state. The biggest bill, Senate File 496, is wide-ranging in scope and gives...

Film: Glamour and Grit: A Drag Movement

Emily Nyberg and Matt Sindt May 10, 2023

On February 21, 2023, Iowa Senate File 348 was introduced with the aim to ban minors from attending drag events. The bill died in committee, however, the question of whether drag is appropriate for minors...

University of Iowa senior Caleb Slater poses for a portrait outside of the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

“Defining moments”: UI political science graduate learned leadership, community

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 8, 2023

Caleb Slater, a Des Moines native, has been politically involved since his high school years and got his start in the 2018 campaign season. He volunteered for Cathy Glasson, a nurse and president...

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