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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa Republicans push for quasi-normalcy moving forward with COVID-19

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor February 20, 2022

The majority party in Iowa is pushing for legislation limiting vaccine and mask requirements, as Iowa’s coronavirus public health disaster proclamation expired this month. State Government Committee...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

The bills that survived the Iowa Legislature’s funnel week

Meg Doster, News Reporter February 18, 2022

‘Funnel Week’ for the Iowa Legislature has come to a close with some controversial education bills advancing forward, among others. As of Friday, policy bills that haven’t made it out of their...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Gov. Reynolds signs public education funding bill into law

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor February 17, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on Thursday that increases the state’s public education budget for fiscal year 2023 by 2.5 percent per pupil.  House File 2316 is the first bill...

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Bettendorf business owner Kyle Kuehl will challenge Miller-Meeks in the 1st Congressional District for the Republican nomination in the upcoming 2022 election.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks named Republican leader on Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor February 17, 2022

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks was named ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee on Wednesday.  “As a former University of Iowa faculty member I am honored...

Members of the Senate take part in a session within the senate chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines.

Bills targeting transgender athletes passes Iowa education committees

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 17, 2022

Bills that would prevent transgender students from competing on the team of their gender identity passed out of the House and Senate Education committees this week.  House File 2309 requires K-12...

Sen. Chuck Grassley speaks with reporters outside of Iowa City High School after a Q&A session with students on June 2, 2021.

Sen. Chuck Grassley advocates for EAGLES Act on Parkland anniversary

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter February 16, 2022

After the four year anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is continuing to push for his legislation, which he says will prevent such gun...

Adam Zabner, a candidate for Iowa House District 90, met with University Democrats at Iowa on Wednesday to discussion his campaign priorities.

Iowa House candidate Adam Zabner emphasizes need for university funding

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 16, 2022

With nine months until the 2022 midterm elections, candidates are amping up their campaigning in Iowa City. Adam Zabner, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 90, met with the University Democrats...

Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa House passes 4 percent flat tax bill

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 16, 2022

The Iowa House of Representatives passed an income tax reform bill that looks to change the state income tax to a flat rate of 4 percent by 2026. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Lee Hein, R-Jones,...

Fact Check | Right-wing group Turning Point USA is not a white nationalist organization

Fact Check | Right-wing group Turning Point USA is not a white nationalist organization

Caleb McCullough, DI Executive Editor February 16, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Rylee Wilson If your...

Shawn Eyestone, the board president of ICCSD poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in the Adler Journalism Communications building.

Advocacy group leaders, Iowa City parents, school board members question Pledge of Allegiance bill

Sam Knupp, News Reporter February 9, 2022

A bill proposed in the Iowa Legislature, requiring teachers to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, has flustered some education advocacy group leaders, parents, and school board members. Shawn...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Grassley condemns actions of Jan. 6 insurrectionists

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 9, 2022

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said, during a press call on Wednesday, that the people who broke into the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection should be prosecuted. “People that break the...

Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, speaks on the chamber floor on Jan. 11, 2022.

Iowa State Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls of Coralville to run for reelection in 2022

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter February 9, 2022

Iowa Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, announced his reelection campaign for Senate District 43 on Wednesday.  Wahls was first elected to the Iowa Senate in 2018 and was elected...

Load More Stories