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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

U.S. Representative from Iowa’s 1st District Marianette Miller-Meeks speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from republican Presidential candidates, U.S. Representatives, and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

Photos: 4th District Tailgate Presidential Rally

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor September 9, 2023

Around 100 Iowans gathered for the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday. The tailgate featured speeches from Republican Presidential candidates, U.S. Representatives,...

State Auditor Rob Sand speaks to the Iowa City community at Iowa City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

State Auditor Rob Sand talks Medicare, auditing powers at Iowa City town hall

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter September 8, 2023

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand hosted a town hall at Iowa City on Thursday and fielded questions from residents on the top issues from his office. Sand addressed topics concerning health care accessibility,...

A pride flag is seen during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Conversion therapy bans become conservative target in Iowa

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter September 6, 2023

Anti-LGBTQ+ movements in Iowa have made their way to local governments after the Waterloo City Council overturned its three-month-old conversion therapy ban. The conversion therapy ban, passed by...

"This Book is Gay" at the Braintree Public Library on Wednesday February 15, 2023

Iowa schools face book challenges without guidance from state officials

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 5, 2023

After a few short weeks into the school year, school librarians and administrators are facing challenges complying with a new Iowa law that restricts books, classroom instruction, and instructional...

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.

Former President Donald Trump to attend the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 5, 2023

Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that he will attend the Iowa-Iowa State CyHawk game this Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. According to a news release from the Trump...

Aug 24, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; This handout booking photo provided by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office shows Donald Trump after he surrendered and was booked. Former President Donald Trump, and 18 others were indicted on 41 charges related to their efforts to overturn the 2020 US Presidential election.

Former President Trump booked at Georgia jail

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor August 24, 2023

Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities in Georgia on Thursday evening for his plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election.  His mugshot was taken at the Fulton County Jail...

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. Bird defeated Tom Miller in this year’s election.

Iowa AG’s pause on paying for rape survivors’ medication continues, payments pile up

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

More than 160 requests for reimbursement for emergency contraception and abortion care for rape survivors remain pending five months after Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird announced an...

Florida Governor and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Iowa politicians react to first GOP presidential debate

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 24, 2023

Republican presidential candidates fought for the spotlight during the first GOP presidential debate of the primary season on Wednesday. In Iowa, all eyes were on the debate as many Republicans remain...

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis walks with fairgoers during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Some Iowa voters look for Trump alternative

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Iowa Republican voters got a taste of who their nominee could be at the Iowa State Fair this month. Former President Donald Trump visited the fair on Aug. 12 and casts a large shadow over the race,...

Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Christina Bohannan speaks during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bohannan lost to Marianette Miller Meeks by about 20,000 votes. “I will always stand and fight for our democracy and I will always stand with all of you to bring about the change that we want to see in Iowa in our country and this is not over,” Bohannan said. “We are going to carry on. We are going to keep going. We have no choice. It's what we've got to do.”

Bohannan aims message at young voters in second campaign for 1st Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Harnessing the young vote and broadening her grassroots outreach is the name of the game for University of Iowa law professor Christina Bohannan in her rematch run against Iowa Republican U.S. Rep....

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Reynolds talks southern border during Eagle Pass visit Monday

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 21, 2023

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds joined four other Republican governors in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday afternoon to call for the Biden Administration to act on the “assault on our democracy.” Reynolds’...

Fairgoers walk down Grand Avenue during the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa State Fair – Day Six

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor August 15, 2023

Fairgoers and politicians flocked to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the sixth day of the fair on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. Candidates found their voice during Gov. Kim Reynolds Fair-Side Chats in an attempt...