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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses racial disparities in health care, announces targeted outreach group

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 24, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a collaboration between Iowa organizations to create a health care focused outreach group for minorities in the state. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Reynolds said, there...

Janelle Lutgen poses for a portrait at Jimi B’s Bar and Grill in Bernard on March 14, 2021. Lutgen’s son Jesse died after financial struggle forced him to ration insulin. Now Lutgen works to provide free insulin to all.

Insulin prices remain high through the pandemic, Iowa lawmakers push for reform

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 23, 2021

Janelle Lutgen placed a miniature glass vial on the counter at Jimi B’s Bar and Grill, which was filled with gold glitter and a slip of paper with the name “Jesse” written on it. Lutgen’s son...

Democratic candidate Rita Hart speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Lawyer for Rita Hart said he expects lawmakers will follow will of voters

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter March 23, 2021

As the U.S. House moves forward with Rita Hart’s notice of contest, her lawyer, Marc Elias, said he thinks that Democrats and Republicans in Congress will respect the will of Iowa voters if the evidence...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Kim Reynolds expects all Iowans to be eligible for vaccines by April 5

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 17, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that all Iowans will be eligible for a vaccine by April 5 based on how many vaccine doses are allocated to the state. Allocations will begin to rise during the week of March...

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018.

Sen. Chuck Grassley says lower approval rating will not be a factor in his reelection decision

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 17, 2021

A poll conducted by the Des Moines Register/Mediacom showed that a majority of Iowans polled do not want to see Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley run for reelection, but Grassley told reporters Wednesday...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill prohibiting ‘divisive concepts’ in DEI training passes Iowa House along party lines

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter March 16, 2021

Lawmakers in the Iowa House passed two bills related to education and free speech on Tuesday, including one that will prohibit “divisive concepts” from diversity, equity and inclusion training...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Sen. Joni Ernst proposes several bills to increase transparency in government

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter March 15, 2021

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told reporters on Monday that she will propose bills regarding public access to information on funding for government projects, COVID-19 relief for education, and carbon emissions...

Fact Check | Tenure protects academic freedom, but faculty aren’t guaranteed a job

Fact Check | Tenure protects academic freedom, but faculty aren’t guaranteed a job

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor March 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. Edited by Lyle Muller and Julia Shanahan  If your...

Fact Check | Yes, majority of Iowans and Americans support background checks

Fact Check | Yes, majority of Iowans and Americans support background checks

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 12, 2021

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 Sarah Watson If your...

Iowa Sen. Joe Bolkcom poses for a portrait inside the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Bolkcom represents the 43rd district in Johnson county.

Bill could reduce penalties for first-time marijuana offenders in Iowa

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 11, 2021

A bill in the Iowa Senate that would loosen Iowa’s marijuana penalties has bipartisan support from lawmakers. SF 533 would lower the legal penalty for first time offenders possessing less than...

A crowd of protesters followed by a group of supporting vehicles travels west on Burlington Street towards downtown Iowa City during a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Saturday, June 13.

Bill increasing penalties for protesters passes Iowa Senate on party lines

Natalie Dunlap, Politics reporter March 10, 2021

On Wednesday the Iowa Senate passed a bill that creates harsher penalties for protesters in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests that happened this summer.  SF 534, which was passed 31-17 by...

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U.S. House passes $1.9 trillion relief package, won’t include minimum wage increase

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter March 10, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Wednesday afternoon for the final time, but one of the more contested amendments — a federal minimum wage increase...

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