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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

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The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa Democrats approve in-person caucus date

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 16, 2023

The Iowa Democratic party voted on Saturday morning to hold the in-person portion of the Iowa Caucuses on Jan. 15, 2024 — the same day as their GOP counterparts — while the timeline for the mail-in...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been supportive of Bird. In May, Reynolds drew criticism for her support of Bird because she said: “I want my own [attorney general], please.”

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues door-to-door stem cell therapy company for false advertisement

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 13, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against a door-to-door stem cell therapy treatment company for false advertisement and misleading claims regarding the effectiveness of their services,...

State Auditor Rob Sand speaks to the Iowa City community at Iowa City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

State Auditor Rob Sand talks Medicare, auditing powers at Iowa City town hall

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter September 8, 2023

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand hosted a town hall at Iowa City on Thursday and fielded questions from residents on the top issues from his office. Sand addressed topics concerning health care accessibility,...

A pride flag is seen during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Conversion therapy bans become conservative target in Iowa

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter September 6, 2023

Anti-LGBTQ+ movements in Iowa have made their way to local governments after the Waterloo City Council overturned its three-month-old conversion therapy ban. The conversion therapy ban, passed by...

This Book is Gay at the Braintree Public Library on Wednesday February 15, 2023

Iowa schools face book challenges without guidance from state officials

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 5, 2023

After a few short weeks into the school year, school librarians and administrators are facing challenges complying with a new Iowa law that restricts books, classroom instruction, and instructional...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bird defeated Tom Miller in this year’s election.

Iowa AG’s pause on paying for rape survivors’ medication continues, payments pile up

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 24, 2023

More than 160 requests for reimbursement for emergency contraception and abortion care for rape survivors remain pending five months after Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird announced an...

Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Christina Bohannan speaks during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bohannan lost to Marianette Miller Meeks by about 20,000 votes. “I will always stand and fight for our democracy and I will always stand with all of you to bring about the change that we want to see in Iowa in our country and this is not over,” Bohannan said. “We are going to carry on. We are going to keep going. We have no choice. Its what weve got to do.”

Bohannan aims message at young voters in second campaign for 1st Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Harnessing the young vote and broadening her grassroots outreach is the name of the game for University of Iowa law professor Christina Bohannan in her rematch run against Iowa Republican U.S. Rep....

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Reynolds talks southern border during Eagle Pass visit Monday

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 21, 2023

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds joined four other Republican governors in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday afternoon to call for the Biden Administration to act on the “assault on our democracy.” Reynolds’...

The Polk County courthouse in Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Polk County judge places injunction on new abortion law

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 17, 2023

Polk County District Judge Joseph Seidlin placed an injunction on the new abortion law that was signed last Friday. In his ruling, Seidlin wrote that the courts should follow the current precedent...

Photo contributed by the Governors office.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces new Iowa Department of Education director

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 22, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new director for the state’s Department of Education on Thursday. The decision came after current director Chad Aldis submitted his resignation.  A press release...

Outside Iowas Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Des Moines.

‘Fetal heartbeat bill’ blocked, Iowa Supreme Court divided 3-3

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 16, 2023

The “fetal heartbeat bill” signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds into law in 2018 will remain unenforceable, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled on Friday. The bill would have blocked abortions at six weeks,...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs series of education laws, law lowering age to work

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 26, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a slew of education bills that will make broad changes to the education system in the state. The biggest bill, Senate File 496, is wide-ranging in scope and gives...

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