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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

Fact Check | Rep. Miller-Meeks claims Democrats bill would allow abortion up until birth

Fact Check | Rep. Miller-Meeks claims Democrats’ bill would allow abortion up until birth

Nina Baker and Lyle Muller August 1, 2022

If your time is short: Congressional Republicans overwhelmingly oppose Democratic efforts to pass a law guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion.  Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, told...

Fact Check | Zach Nunn falsely claims Cindy Axne sought to defund police

Fact Check | Zach Nunn falsely claims Cindy Axne sought to defund police

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 20, 2022

If your time is short: Iowa Republican congressional candidate Zach Nunn claimed in a Breitbart interview that his Democratic incumbent opponent, Cindy Axne, has sought to defund police by taking...

Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Meg Doster, News Editor July 14, 2022

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear puts Iowa’s public education as her top priority, as Iowa ranks no. 43 on the national list. DeJear said Iowa has fallen in ranking because of...

Protesters cheer at a pro-abortion rights protest at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, July 10, 2022.

Photos: Abortion-rights supporters protest at the Iowa State Capitol

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 10, 2022

Thousands of protesters attended a pro-abortion rights protest at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Sunday. Several abortion-rights organizations such as Planned Parenthood, Iowa Abortion Access...

Executive Director of the Emma Goldman Clinic Francine Thompson speaks during “Bans Off Our Bodies Day of Action for Abortion Rights,” a nationwide day of protests, on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Thompson encouraged supporters to keep fighting because she said the fight is not over yet.

Reproductive health care clinics continue to provide services post-Roe

Liam Halawith, News Reporter July 7, 2022

Reproductive health care clinics like the Emma Goldman Clinic and Planned Parenthood continue to provide reproductive health care to Iowans as lawmakers look to restrict abortion access in Iowa. With...

The outside of Iowa’s Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building is seen on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Iowa Supreme Court denies Reynolds’ request to rehear abortion case

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 5, 2022

The Iowa Supreme Court denied Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to rehear an abortion case involving a 24-hour wait period. The Iowa Supreme Court decided in June that the right to get an abortion is not...

A Downtown Block Party attendee raises their cup to protesters during “Night of Rage,” an abortion-rights protest, in Iowa City on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The protest started at the Pentacrest with speakers, then, protesters marched through Iowa City.

Photos: Abortion-rights supporters protest in ‘Night of Rage’

Grace Smith and Gabby Drees June 26, 2022

Abortion-rights supporters protested in Iowa City for the second night in a row following the overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday morning. Over 200 protesters attended “Night of Rage.” The night started...

Natalie Sherman yells a chant during an abortion-rights protest in Des Moines following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. Protesters marched from Central Academy’s campus to Gov. Kim Reynolds mansion on Terrace Hill.

Protesters gather in Des Moines in response to Supreme Court decision

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor June 24, 2022

A diverse crowd of couples, friends, and families gathered at Central Academy in Des Moines to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday. Chants of “My body, my choice” and “F***Kim Reynolds”...

A protester throws up their middle fingers at a pro-abortion rights march through downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Photos: Abortion-rights protest in Iowa City after overturning of Roe v. Wade

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor June 24, 2022

Over 500 people gathered on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest on Friday, protesting against the United States Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled...

Protesters chant at a pro-abortion rights march through downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Hundreds of protesters advocate for abortion rights in Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Editor June 24, 2022

Hundreds of pro-choice protesters took to the streets of Iowa City to protest this morning’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v Wade. Overturning Roe v. Wade means that access to abortion...

Protesters wave banners in front of Terrace Hill, Gov. Kim Reynolds mansion, during an abortion-rights protest in Des Moines following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. Protesters marched from Central Academy’s campus to Gov. Kim Reynolds  home.

Photos: Abortion-rights protest in Des Moines following overturn of Roe v. Wade

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith June 24, 2022

About 2,000 people gathered in Des Moines for an abortion-rights protest following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning. Protesters marched to Gov. Reynolds' mansion...

The United States Supreme Court Building is seen on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Iowa politicians respond to the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter June 24, 2022

The United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with a 6-3 vote, stating that access to abortion is not protected by the Constitution. This decision will remove the federal right to receive...

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