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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.

Trump to visit Iowa in coming weeks ahead of caucuses

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 29, 2023

Former President Donald Trump will travel to Iowa over the next week, visiting Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, and Coralville in the next two weeks.  Trump will speak at a campaign event at Kirkwood Community...

Photo contributed by Dave Pautsch

Davenport Republican to challenge Rep. Miller-Meeks in primary

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 29, 2023

David Pautsch, a Republican from Davenport, has joined Iowa’s 1st Congressional District primary race against incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa.  Pautsch said one of the big reasons...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa City K-12 student lead plaintiff in lawsuit to block Iowa law

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 28, 2023

Iowa City K-12 student Puck Carlson was named as one of seven plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit brought by civil rights advocacy groups to permanently block an Iowa law that prohibits schools from talking...

Student protestors gather on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to the President's Residence on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

Young progressives stray from Democratic party

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 28, 2023

Mariam ‘Mimi’ Daoud grew up hearing about friends and family dying at the hands of the Israeli Defense Forces. Daoud, a 22-year-old Muslim American living in Cedar Rapids, said her family told...

President of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats introduces three republican presidential candidates during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event, moderated by Vander Plaats, began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats endorses Ron DeSantis

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 21, 2023

Bob Vander Plaats, an influential leader among Iowa evangelicals — one of Iowa’s most influential voting blocks — endorsed presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, just days...

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, answer questions at a round table during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in Downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates.

GOP presidential hopefuls get personal, talk abortion policy at Christian event

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 17, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa — GOP presidential hopefuls Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Nikki Haley shared personal stories and thoughts on abortion policy Friday at an evangelical presidential forum in...

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis answers a question during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Photos: Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor November 17, 2023

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, participated in a round table discussion at the 2023 Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader at the Marriott...

Second Democrat announces run in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

Second Democrat announces run in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 16, 2023

Melissa Vine, the director of the Des Moines nonprofit The Beacon, announced her candidacy for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat on Thursday.  Vine will face a primary challenge against Lanon...

Conservative activist Yeonmi Park speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge in an event sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023. Yeonmi Park described defecting from North Korea and her experiences with communism.

North Korean defector Yeonmi Park speaks at Iowa Memorial Union

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 15, 2023

A crowd of around 150 University of Iowa students gathered at the IMU on Tuesday to hear North Korean defector and author Yeonmi Park.  Park, invited by the UI conservative student group Young...

Conservative activist Yeonmi Park speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge in an event sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023. Yeonmi Park described defecting from North Korea and her experiences with communism.

Photos: Yeonmi Park visits the University of Iowa

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist November 14, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa's chapter of Young Americans for Freedom hosted a lecture and Q&A with conservative activist Yeonmi Park in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge on Tuesday. Park...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

Joni Ernst leads bipartisan effort in Washington, D.C., in March for Israel

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 14, 2023

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joined thousands of demonstrators at the March for Israel in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Ernst joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers who support the Israeli Defense...

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. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been supportive of Bird. In May, Reynolds drew criticism for her support of Bird because she said: “I want my own [attorney general], please.”

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird leads challenge to Trump gag order

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 14, 2023

Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird, along with 18 other Republican state attorney generals, filed an amicus brief with the Washington, D.C., appeals court asking the court to strike the gag...