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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Calvin Moulton places flags in the shape of a star at a Young Americans for Freedom display of Israeli flags at Hubbard Park in support of Israeli hostages on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Members of the organization gathered at Hubbard Park to set up at 6 a.m. The display will be up all all day ending with the vigil at 6 p.m.

Conservative UI students demonstrate in support of Israel

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 13, 2023

The University of Iowa conservative student group Young Americans for Freedom at Iowa, or YAF, planted 200 Israeli flags in the shape of the Star of David in Hubbard Park on Monday. The student group...

Kiana Shevling-Major speaks during a University of Iowa Democrats meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

University Democrats at Iowa faces leadership changes, meeting with IDP Chair Rita Hart

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 13, 2023

Leaders from the University Democrats at Iowa student organization will meet with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart this week following a dispute over an Instagram post by the UI Democrats that...

Attendees gather at Hubbard Park in Iowa City in support of Israel on Monday, Nov. 12, 2023.

Photos: Young Americans for Freedom Holds Vigil for Israel

Sahithi Shankaiahgari and Aishani Kundu November 13, 2023

The University of Iowa’s chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom planted Israeli flags on the Hubbard Park lawn at 6 a.m. on Monday. YAF held a vigil at 6 p.m. to support the Israeli hostages currently...

Contributed photo from Lanon Baccam

Democrat Lanon Baccam announces bid to challenge 3rd District Republican Zach Nunn

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Lanon Baccam, a Des Moines veteran and Democrat, announced his run for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat against first-term Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in the 2024 election.  The 3rd...

Iowa House District 90 seat Adam Zabner hugs a supporter during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Adam Zabner won the election for District 90 on Tuesday after running unopposed.

Adam Zabner announces reelection bid for Iowa House seat

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor November 9, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, announced his bid for reelection on Thursday. Zabner, the youngest member of the Iowa Legislature, ran unopposed...

(From left) Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speak during the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday Sept. 28.

Tense third Republican debate centers on foreign policy, inflation

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 8, 2023

Republican presidential candidates gathered in Miami for the third Republican primary debate, attempting to chip away at former President Donald Trump’s high polling numbers. The five hopefuls largely...

Young Americans for Freedom Chairwoman Jasmyn Jordan opens lecture during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event about Chloe Cole, an activist, in the Iowa Memorial Union's Blackbox Theather in lowa City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the North Madison Street and West Jefferson Street intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of lowa president Barbara Wilson's residence on Church St.

UI YAF Chair Jasmyn Jordan testifies before U.S. House Judiciary Committee

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 8, 2023

University of Iowa third-year student and Young Americans for Freedom at Iowa Chairwoman Jasymn Jordan testified Wednesday at a U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing investigating free speech on college...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds publicly endorses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa enters argument in six-week abortion ban state Supreme Court case

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 8, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the court to reinstate the abortion ban that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law in July. The...

Iowa City City Council candidate Josh Moe and mayor Bruce Teague hug during a watch party for Moe at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. According to current results, Moe was elected At-Large and placed second with 5,909 votes.

Photos: 2023 general election watch parties in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff, Photojournalist November 8, 2023

Iowa City City Council and School Board Candidates held watch parties around Iowa City on Wednesday. Results for the races are currently unofficial but will be finalized over the next few weeks. Currently,...

An attendee is seen during Gov. Kim Reynolds’ public endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Photos: Kim Reynolds endorses Ron DeSantis in Des Moines

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist November 7, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential run while at a rally at the River Center in Des Moines Monday night.  “We need someone who will fight for you, who puts...

Dawn Frary picks up a sticker at the Iowa City Community School District administration building on Dodge Street during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.  Iowa City residents voted Tuesday for city and school board elections. Seven candidates are vying for four spots on the Iowa City Community School Board. Four seats are available on the Iowa City City Council and two At-Large, one District A, and one District C are also open. Frary voted with candidates that believe students should not have limited reading options and are supportive of queer and nonbinary kids.

Photos: 2023 General Election in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff November 7, 2023

Iowa City residents voted in the general election at numerous polling locations around town during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voting started at 7 a.m. and ended at 8 p.m. Iowa City residents voted...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say goodbye during “The Freedom Blueprint” a Republican hosted event in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, March 10, 2023. Reynolds and DeSantis received a standing ovation.

Reynolds endorses DeSantis at Des Moines rally

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 6, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds stood at a “DeSantis for President” podium on Monday and announced her endorsement of his bid for president. Going back on her previous neutrality on the Iowa caucuses,...