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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Fact Check | Sanders claim that childhood poverty is cut in half needs a little more time to confirm

Fact Check | Sanders claim that childhood poverty is cut in half needs a little more time to confirm

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 14, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If you’re time is short Sen. Bernie Sanders,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Judge temporary order allows Iowa schools to require masks

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 13, 2021

Schools in Iowa are now able to require that students wear masks after the District Court for the Southern District of Iowa granted a temporary restraining order regarding the Iowa’s current mask...

The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Rep. Miller-Meeks pushes for veteran mental health hearing, crisis line improvements

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 12, 2021

Nationwide, more veterans are seeking mental health assistance, feeling the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. There has been a recent nationwide uptick in Veteran Crisis Line referrals,...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers a speech during The Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 16, 2021.  Members of the crowd cheered when Gov. Reynolds brought up legislation that banned mask mandates in public schools.

Iowa Republicans blast Biden’s vaccine mandate

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 10, 2021

Iowa Republicans criticized President Joe Biden’s sweeping vaccine mandate on Thursday, calling the move an overreach of the federal government.  Biden will require all employees of businesses...

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Iowa under investigation for statewide ban on mask mandates

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 30, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into the state of Iowa to decide whether a statewide prohibition mask mandates discriminates against students...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leads a march during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Iowa Democrats rally against voter suppression

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter August 30, 2021

The March on Old Capitol for Voting Rights was one of over 50 nonviolent rallies held across the nation protesting the 389 bills suppressing voting methods that have been introduced by over 48 states...

Iowa Rep. Christina Bohannan encourages event-goers to support equal voting rights on stage during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Congressional candidate and state Rep. Christina Bohannan

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 30, 2021

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, is endorsing Christina Bohannan’s campaign for his old House seat. “Iowans deserve a leader who knows firsthand the struggles that so many in our communities...

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall at Newbo City Market Bankers Trust Stage in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Sanders addressed childcare, climate change, coronavirus, and the $3.5 trillion Democratic budget plan, among other talking points.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids to pitch $3.5 trillion budget to Iowans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 29, 2021

Only five days after the U.S. House approved a $3.5 trillion budget plan, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traveled to Cedar Rapids to sell Iowans on the bill and garner support for his legislative priorities....

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the road to the 2022  elections comes through Iowa.

Rep. Ashley Hinson announces reelection campaign, with support of Iowa Republicans, Sen. Ted Cruz

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 28, 2021

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is running for reelection in 2022. The House freshman made her announcement during a BBQ at the Linn County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Hinson, a former journalist,...

Iowa House Representative Christina Bohannon gives a speech during her birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI law professor Christina Bohannan announces bid for Congress

Natalie Dunlap and Rylee Wilson August 24, 2021

A University of Iowa professor is running for Congress. Rep. Christina Bohannan, who represents Iowa City in the state House of Representatives, announced her intent to run for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional...

Former secretary of state candidate Deidre DeJear speaks during a town hall event for Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. at the IMU on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Harris is running for president in the 2020 election.

Deidre DeJear second Democrat to enter Iowa’s gubernatorial race

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 15, 2021

Deidre DeJear is running as a Democrat in Iowa’s 2022 gubernatorial race. DeJear announced her campaign at an event on Saturday in West Des Moines.  “I've worked in engaging voters in every...

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