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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2023 Condition of the State speech at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 10, 2023.

Politics Notebook | Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a 1500-page state government restructuring bill into law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 4, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Tuesday that reorganizes the state’s executive branch reducing the number of cabinet agencies from 37 to 16, consolidating the number of directors that directly...

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.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 12 Iowa counties after Friday tornadoes

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 1, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 12 eastern Iowa counties following a deadly line of storms Friday that led to several tornado touchdowns, widespread power outages, and severe weather...

Former United States Vice President Mike Pence delivers a speech at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday evening. This event was hosted by the Johnson Country Republicans of Iowa.

Pence returns to Iowa for the fourth time this year, calls for stronger republican leadership

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter March 29, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence called for more Republican leadership on the national and state level at the Johnson County Republican Reagan Dinner in Coralville. “The ideals of the republican...

Former United States Vice President Mike Pence delivers a speech at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday evening. This event was hosted by the Johnson Country Republicans of Iowa.

Photos: Mike Pence in Coralville

Avi Lapchick, Photojournalist March 29, 2023

Former United States Vice President Mike Pence arrived at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center to speak at an event hosted by the Johnson Country Republicans of Iowa in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday...

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Q&A | Sen. Joni Ernst talks about her work in the Senate

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and asked her about Parental Rights, Bipartisanship, and Student Loans.  Editor’s...

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at the Linn County Fairgrounds Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Q&A | Rep. Ashley Hinson talks about parents’ rights, student loans

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and asked her about Parental Rights, Bipartisanship, and Student Loans.  Editor’s...

Iowa senator Joni Ernst is seen in her office in Russle Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Ernst working to improve military recruitment numbers

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wants to improve military recruitment as the number of people enlisting in the armed forces has dropped dramatically in the past 10 years.  The U.S. army...

U.S. Department of Treasury is seen in Washington D.C. on  Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Republicans propose an end to student loan forgiveness

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Both Iowa senators signed onto a bill that would overturn President Biden’s student loan forgiveness proposal and end the pause on student loan repayments.  The Congressional Review...

Iowa delegates navigate mixed-control in Congress

Iowa delegates navigate mixed-control in Congress

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON  — Despite increases in perceived political polarization across the country, Iowa’s six Congressional delegates are forced to engage in bipartisanship to pass legislation and navigate...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Iowa lawmakers drive parental rights debate on national stage

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Iowa lawmakers are leading the push for parental rights on a statewide and national level following the passage of the “Parents Bill of Rights Act” last week. The U.S. House...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks with "The Daily Iowan" in his office in the Hart building in Washington D.C. The DI sat down with Grassley to discuss recent state and local legislation.

Iowa senators attribute Silicon Valley Bank’s failure to bank, regulator mismanagement

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON  — Iowa’s senators don’t believe Congress needs to strengthen bank regulations following the fallout of the Silicon Valley Bank — at least for right now. Sen. Chuck Grassley,...

University of Iowa TikTok page outside Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

Time may be up for TikTok

DI Staff March 27, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. —  Iowa lawmakers are concerned about TikTok’s effects on national security, youth mental health, and its tenuous connection to the Chinese Communist Party.  The U.S. House...