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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

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 third-year Jasmyn Jordan to testify in front of US House Judiciary Committee next week

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 2, 2023

University of Iowa third-year and leader of the Young Americans for Freedom at Iowa Jasmyn Jordan is set to testify in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee next Wednesday. Jordan, along with...

University Democrats at Iowa don’t plan to resign after statewide backlash

University Democrats at Iowa don’t plan to resign after statewide backlash

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 2, 2023

University Democrats at Iowa leaders told The Daily Iowan that they don’t plan to resign following calls for their resignation by the Iowa Democratic Party after the group released a statement Wednesday...

Iowa Democratic Party call for resignation of UI student org leaders after Israel-Hamas war statement

Iowa Democratic Party call for resignation of UI student org leaders after Israel-Hamas war statement

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 1, 2023

The Iowa Democratic Party requested the resignations of three student representatives who lead the University Democrats at Iowa student organization on Wednesday after they drafted and signed a letter...

Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Former Iowa Athletic Commission Program Planner linked to missing funds

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 1, 2023

An investigation found that a former Iowa Athletic Commission Staffer mishandled over $17,000 in licensing fees and taxes owed to the state, accepted more than $1,700 in illegal gifts, and misplaced...

Photo illustration by Emily Nyberg

Consumers can purchase high-level THC products through loophole

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter October 31, 2023

Through a loophole in federal regulation, the sale of consumable hemp products containing intoxicating levels of the psychoactive substance in cannabis is making its way to Iowa consumers. The recreational...

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.

U.S. Department of Education to update civil rights protections due to rise of antisemitism on college campuses

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 30, 2023

As tensions surrounding the Israel-Gaza war boil over on college campuses across the U.S., the Biden administration is strengthening protections against antisemitism in the federal civil rights code. During...

2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks during “Joni’s Roast and Ride” a Republican-hosted event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Haley, DeSantis tie in new Iowa Poll showing increasing race for Trump rival

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 30, 2023

A new Iowa Poll shows a surge of support for Nikki Haley with less than three months until the Iowa Caucuses in January 2024. The former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor jumped from being...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Iowa national guard, state troops return from US-Mexico border

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 25, 2023

Iowa spent $1.93 million on a recent deployment of Iowa National Guard members and Iowa state troopers to the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to help Texas officials secure the area amid an unprecedented...

Oct 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., delivers remarks as Republican House lawmakers gather on the Capitol steps after electing Johnson to the speakership in Washington.  Mandatory Credit: Eric Kayne-USA TODAY

Iowa’s congressional delegation backs Mike Johnson speakership

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 25, 2023

Iowa’s four congressional members supported U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson’s, R-La., bid for the Speaker of the House in a Wednesday vote.  The GOP majorities’ vote for a new speaker comes three...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Ernst introduces resolution to recognize Iowa women’s basketball for Crossover at Kinnick

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

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Tuesday congratulating Iowa women’s basketball for its record-setting attendance at Crossover at Kinnick on Oct. 15.  The event nearly...

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Republican presidential nominee speaks at a meet and greet at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. Burgum had served as North Dakota’s governor since 2016.

Photos: Doug Burgum Meet and Greet in Coralville

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist October 23, 2023

North Dakota Gov. and Republican presidential nominee Doug Burgum hosted a meet and greet at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville on Sunday. Starting in 2016, Burgum served as North...

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 announces $35 million settlement with financing company

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 23, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a $35 million settlement with financing company Tempoe LLC as part of a multi-state investigation into the company’s deceptive advertising and leasing practices...