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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

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Reynolds not considering shelter-in-place order for Iowans

Rylee Wilson & Caleb McCullough March 19, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said she was not considering putting in place a shelter-in-place order at a press conference on Thursday.  Reynolds said the order, which has been put in place in several...

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii speaks to the audience during a meet-and-greet at Yotopia in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Attendees gathered to listen to Gabbard discuss topics such as defunding regime changing wars, environmental policies, and medicare for all.

Tulsi Gabbard exits presidential race, endorses Joe Biden

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 19, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, exited the presidential race on Thursday, announcing an endorsement for former Vice President Joe Biden in a video on Twitter. In the video, Gabbard addressed the...

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discusses her accomplishments as senator during the Iowa GOP Reception at Hughes Family Barn in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Facilitated by RPI Chairman Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Ernst discussed their hardships and highlights throughout their political roles and personal lives.

Joni Ernst says Congress is focused on providing quick relief to families amid COVID-19 pandemic

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 18, 2020

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told reporters in a Wednesday conference call that as Congress votes today on the second phase of their economic stimulus plan, giving relief to small businesses amid the pandemic...

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

Reynolds signs bill granting her increased spending power, emergency provisions to combat COVID-19

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 17, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill Tuesday that gives her expanded powers over state spending, along with a range of other provisions to address the growing COVID-19 crisis. “Every Iowan has...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa governor declares public-health disaster emergency amid COVID-19 spread, closing bars and restaurants

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 17, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for the closure of bars, fitness centers, theaters, casinos, locations of mass gatherings, and senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities, effective noon Tuesday.  The...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa governor recommends schools close for four weeks based on evidence of COVID-19 community spread

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Sunday recommended the state's schools close for four weeks to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as evidence of community spread of the virus grows within the state. Reynolds...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Iowa Legislature will pause for at least a month after community spread of the coronavirus confirmed in Iowa

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 15, 2020

The Iowa Legislature will shutter for at least 30 days, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and state health officials confirmed Saturday a case of community spread...

Gov. Kim Reynolds confirms Iowa now has 17 coronavirus cases

Gov. Kim Reynolds confirms Iowa now has 17 coronavirus cases

March 13, 2020

In a press conference Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds confirmed another individual tested positive for novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 17. The person was tested in...

University of Iowa students form lines during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

Iowa Democrats to postpone county conventions

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 13, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party is postponing the Democratic County Conventions, scheduled for March 21, over concerns about spreading the novel coronavirus at large public gatherings. The county conventions...

Congressman Dave Loebsack (Iowa-2) speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2018. The event featured a variety of local and national democratic politicians who spoke on how Democrats can work together leading up to the midterm elections.

Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Joe Biden, joining Iowa’s two other Democratic members of Congress

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 12, 2020

Rep. Dave Loebsack endorsed Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, joining the other two Democratic members of Iowa's congressional delegation. Iowa Congresswomen Cindy Axne...

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

President Trump calls for 30-day travel ban, economic relief

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 11, 2020

In a rare address from the Oval Office Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day suspension on foreign visitors from most European countries to the United States in an effort to stop...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with reporters during a press conference at Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Chuck Grassley will not cancel public meetings in Iowa amid novel coronavirus

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 11, 2020

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters in a conference call on Wednesday that he will not be taking self-isolation measures or canceling public meetings in Iowa at this time, amid a rising number...

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