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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Christina Bohannan listens to roundtable members during the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Housing Policy Roundtable at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Members of the roundtable discussed local, state, and federal policies surrounding Iowa's affordable housing crisis.

Elected officials, candidates discuss affordable housing at roundtable

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 23, 2024

The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition hosted a roundtable discussion on affordable housing to inform community members and elected officials on issues and policy opportunities on Wednesday. Extra...

How to vote in the Nov. 5 general election

How to vote in the Nov. 5 general election

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 22, 2024

The 2024 general election will take place on Nov. 5. In order to vote in Johnson County in this election, a voter must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and an Iowa resident. Election day polls...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

When will we know who’s president?

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor October 22, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of people across the country will travel to polling stations in their state to cast the ballots for the next president. Some have even already taken this step by voting through mail-in...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Abortion becomes potent political issue as general election approaches candidates capitalize on the issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 22, 2024

Before receiving abortion care, Allison Bierman, 31, of Iowa City, did not consider herself to be politically active. If someone had asked her if she would be speaking at public forums and appearing...

(left) Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (right) Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Top-of-ticket excitement trickles down to Iowa Congressional, state house races

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 22, 2024

Months ago, voters’ collective outlook on the 2024 election wasn’t optimistic. Not many were excited by the impending presidential race. With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...

Photo Illustration by DI Staff

Voters say economic policy is key issue for 2024 election

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 22, 2024

Voters are dissatisfied with the economy. Despite lowering inflation rates and rising job growth, voters by and large feel worse off now than they did four years ago. With less than a month until...

Photos: Iowa congressional district debate watch parties

Wyatt Goodale, Photojournalist October 21, 2024

Local residents attended watch parties for Iowa's first congressional debate between Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Monday, Oct. 21. Some democrats held a watch party at Sanctuary...

Local Democrats watch a debate between Christina Bohannan and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. The watch party drew a packed crowd as eager voters listened to candidates for Iowa's 1st congressional District.

Bohannan, Miller-Meeks square off in testy debate on abortion, immigration

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith October 21, 2024

In an almost hour-long debate, U.S. Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan squared off in a testy exchange over abortion and immigration during an Iowa PBS...

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Teachers, LGBTQ+ rights group file new lawsuit to block Iowa book ban law

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 21, 2024

Two Iowa educators and an Iowa LGBTQ+ advocacy group filed a new request for a federal judge to block Iowa’s book ban and “don’t say gay” law on Monday.  The filing comes after a block...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Miller-Meeks campaign urges UI to act against Bohannan’s alleged trademark infringement

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 21, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’, R-Iowa, campaign submitted an inquiry of concern to the University of Iowa over an apparent trademark infringement by challenger Democrat Christina Bohannan on...

Rob Sand speaks during his 100 Town Halls Tour at College Green Park in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. At the event, Sand discussed current issues and priorities for the auditor's office and took questions from the public. Sand has been serving as a Democratic state auditor since 2019.

State Auditor Rob Sand emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 18, 2024

Community members gathered at picnic tables and on lawn chairs in College Green Park on Friday. Forming a semi-circle, they sat with eyes pointed at one person only — State Auditor Rob Sand.  Facing...

Feb 17, 2016; Ciudad Juarez, MEXICO; Pope Francis speaks to Juarez business leaders and laborers at Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Chihuahua.

Iowa City Catholics respond to Pope Francis’s call to vote for “the lesser of two evils”

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 15, 2024

Iowa City Catholics are divided on who they will vote for in the presidential election after Pope Francis told U.S. Catholics to vote for “the lesser of two evils.” He condemned both presidential...