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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

Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Gov. Kim Reynolds touts Iowa’s unemployment benefits and ability to treat COVID-19 patients

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 9, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds touted the state’s ability to provide Iowans with unemployment benefits in a Thursday press conference and doubled down again on her decision to not issue a shelter-in-place order...

during the Iowa City Climate Rally at the Graduate hotel on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Sanders discussed his climate policies, the impact of climate change, the Green New Deal, and the dangers of climate inaction in the government.

Iowa City supporters hopeful for progressive movement after Bernie Sanders exits race

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 8, 2020

Iowa City supporters are reflecting on Bernie Sanders’ progressive presidential campaign after the Vermont senator exited the Democratic field on Wednesday. Sanders’ exit comes after a global pandemic...

The Pedestrian Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Small businesses in Iowa are asking for $148 million in state aid

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor April 8, 2020

Small businesses in the state have submitted 14,000 applications asking for $148 million in assistance from the state, Iowa Economic Authority Director Debbie Durham said Wednesday at the governor's press...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during the Iowa City Climate Rally at The Graduate hotel on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Bernie Sanders exits presidential race, leaves Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 8, 2020

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-V.T., ended his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee.  In a live streamed...

House members applaud at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session.

Lawmakers plan for return to session amid budget uncertainties

The top legislative priority when Iowa lawmakers reconvene in Des Moines will be to pass a budget for next year. The current fiscal year ends June 30, but emergency legislation passed in March extends...

College students fall into a gray area in the country’s largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history

College students fall into a gray area in the country’s largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 7, 2020

While 22-year-old Kaylie Wilson works full-time during the summer and part time during the school year to pay for rent, groceries, and other day-to-day expenses, she is not financially independent...

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

Reynolds orders further closure of businesses

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 6, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the closure of more businesses and public gathering places in an acceleration of Iowa’s response to the coronavirus, including malls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades,...

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

FEMA to send Iowa over $44 million for reimbursement of COVID-19 response expenses

Josie Fischels, Arts & Culture Editor April 4, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will send more than $44 million to Iowa in order to reimburse COVID-19 response costs, according to a press release. The...

Iowa Supreme Court Justices enter during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa grad Matthew McDermott appointed to Iowa Supreme Court

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 3, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Matthew McDermott, who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2000, to the Iowa Supreme Court on Friday. McDermott, of West Des Moines, is filling...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Parents help kids learn from home as school closures are extended

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 2, 2020

Sharon DeGraw pulled her children — a fourth grader at Regina Elementary School and a seventh grader at Southeast Junior High School — out of school a few days before spring break began March 16....

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds extends school closures, suspensions of nonessential businesses until April 30

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 2, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in a Thursday press conference that she will extend K-12 school closures until April 30, giving school districts the option to implement either voluntary or required continuous...

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

Essential abortions to remain legal in Iowa through COVID-19 pandemic

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 1, 2020

Abortion services deemed essential will continue in Iowa through April 16, according to an order issued Wednesday in Johnson County District Court. On March 26, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a declaration...

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