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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

University of Iowa senior Mary Weston poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Mary is an exercise science major and will be working as a caregiver to an individual with Parkinson’s her first year out of college.

Young Conservative leader Mary Weston reflects on her time with UI College Republicans

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter May 7, 2023

Mary Weston learned confidence and the importance of conservative leadership during her four years at the University of Iowa. Weston has served as the UI College of Republicans chairman of...

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson speaks during a meet and greet at the Miller Learning Center in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Hutchinson is campaigning for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson meets with JoCo Republicans

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 1, 2023

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson met with the Johnson County Republicans on Monday for his first day of meet-and-greets in eastern Iowa this week.  More than 30 Johnson County Republicans joined...

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson sets up for an interview with Fox News during a meet and greet at the Miller Learning Center in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Hutchinson is campaigning for the 2024 republican presidential nomination.

Photo: Asa Hutchinson meet and greet

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist May 1, 2023

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a meet and greet with Iowa voters at the Miller Learning Center in Iowa City on Monday. Hutchinson is running for the 2024 republican presidential nomination.  At...

Iowa’s federal Representatives cut a deal to keep biofuel tax credit alive

Iowa’s federal Representatives cut a deal to keep biofuel tax credit alive

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 26, 2023

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect a vote on the U.S. House floor late Wednesday afternoon.  Iowa’s U.S. House Members stood their ground against congressional leadership...

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 House sends “most pro-corruption bill in Iowa History” to Governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 20, 2023

Under a bill passed by the Iowa House, State Auditor Rob Sand would be limited in his oversight and abilities to review documents. Senate File 478, passed a 55-41 vote in the Iowa House on Thursday...

Film: Students Protest University of Iowa Matt Walsh Visit

Matt Sindt and Cody Blissett April 20, 2023

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh visited the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 19, to promote his documentary film “What is a Woman?” Over 750 people arrived to attend Walsh’s lecture...

Protesters shout while blocking traffic on North Madison Street after a lecture organized by the University of Iowa Chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom for anti-trans conservative commentator Matt Walsh’s “What Is a Woman?” documentary at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Prior to the lecture, progressive students called for the lecture to be suspended because of Walsh’s transphobic remarks.

Photos: Matt Walsh visits the University of Iowa

Averi Coffee, Avi Lapchick, and Ayrton Breckenridge April 20, 2023

Dozens of protesters gathered in Hubbard Green Park at 4 pm on Wednesday, April 19, to protest the University of Iowa’s decision to allow the Young Americans for Freedom to host anti-trans conservative...

Protesters shout while blocking traffic on North Madison Street after a lecture organized by the University of Iowa Chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom for anti-trans conservative commentator Matt Walsh’s “What Is a Woman?” documentary at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Prior to the lecture, progressive students called for the lecture to be suspended because of Walsh’s transphobic remarks.

Hundreds protest, attend lecture of conservative commentator Matt Walsh at UI

Liam Halawith and Emily Delgado April 20, 2023

Over 200 Iowa City community members protested conservative commentator Matt Walsh during his visit to the University of Iowa campus inside and outside the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday.  Walsh...

University of Iowa students write with chalk on the Pentacrest in support of the transgender community on Monday evening, April 17, 2023. The event took place two days before political commentator Matt Walsh is set to arrive to Iowa’s campus.

UI student organizations denounce Matt Walsh lecture

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 18, 2023

Ahead of conservative commentator Matt Walsh’s lecture Wednesday at the University of Iowa, nearly a dozen student organizations have declared their opposition to the event and called for the suspension...

University of Iowa students write with chalk on the Pentacrest in support of the transgender community on Monday evening, April 17, 2023. The event took place two days before political commentator Matt Walsh is set to arrive to Iowa’s campus.

Photos: Kick ’em off campus: Chalk-A-Ganza

Avi Lapchick, Photojournlist April 18, 2023

University of Iowa students gathered at the University of Iowa Pentacrest in Iowa City for the Kick 'em off campus: Chalk-A-Ganza event on Monday. The event was held in support of the transgender community...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court for an arraignment on charges stemming from his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, U.S., April 4, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/Pool Apr 4, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Former President Donald Trump appears in court for arraignment before Judge Juan Merchan following his surrender to New York authorities at the New York County Criminal Court. Trump appeared in court to answer charges from a grand jury investigation into payments made during the 2016 campaign to bury allegations of extramarital sexual encounters. (Andrew Kelly-Pool Photo via USA TODAY)

UI students react to Trump indictment

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 16, 2023

After former U.S. President Donald Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, some students and faculty have mixed feelings on...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Iowa House passes bill requiring asset tests, increasing oversight on public assistance programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 13, 2023

A bill that would create more barriers for Iowa families looking to receive public assistance is headed to the governor’s desk after passing a 58-41 vote in the Iowa House on Thursday. Five Republicans...

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