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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University Democrats at Iowa don’t plan to resign after statewide backlash

University Democrats at Iowa don’t plan to resign after statewide backlash

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 2, 2023

University Democrats at Iowa leaders told The Daily Iowan that they don’t plan to resign following calls for their resignation by the Iowa Democratic Party after the group released a statement Wednesday...

Iowa Democratic Party call for resignation of UI student org leaders after Israel-Hamas war statement

Iowa Democratic Party call for resignation of UI student org leaders after Israel-Hamas war statement

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 1, 2023

The Iowa Democratic Party requested the resignations of three student representatives who lead the University Democrats at Iowa student organization on Wednesday after they drafted and signed a letter...

Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Former Iowa Athletic Commission Program Planner linked to missing funds

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 1, 2023

An investigation found that a former Iowa Athletic Commission Staffer mishandled over $17,000 in licensing fees and taxes owed to the state, accepted more than $1,700 in illegal gifts, and misplaced...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Iowa national guard, state troops return from US-Mexico border

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 25, 2023

Iowa spent $1.93 million on a recent deployment of Iowa National Guard members and Iowa state troopers to the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to help Texas officials secure the area amid an unprecedented...

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 announces $35 million settlement with financing company

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 23, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a $35 million settlement with financing company Tempoe LLC as part of a multi-state investigation into the company’s deceptive advertising and leasing practices...

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Cedar Falls Democrat announces run for 2nd Congressional District seat

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 18, 2023

Cedar Falls small-business owner and community leader Sarah Corkery announced Wednesday that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House seat in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.  Her...

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 Attorney General Brenna Bird endorses Trump for president

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 16, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird was the first statewide elected official in Iowa to endorse former President Donald Trump on Monday.  Bird announced her endorsement at a Trump campaign event...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touts legislative wins at annual Harvest Festival on Saturday

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 15, 2023

DES MOINES — Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky Women’s swimmer and 12 time All-American swimmer, called for women’s sports to exclude transgender women at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’...

Antonio Sosa works the cashier desk at his convenience store in West Liberty, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowans on way to lose access to non-English voting materials

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 3, 2023

Leer este artículo en Español: Habitantes de Iowa puedan pierde acceso a materials de votacion que no esten en Inglés Spanish speakers in Iowa are likely to be the population greatest affected by...

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Iowa Health and Human Services to continue expansion of mental health infrastructure in settlement agreement

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 2, 2023

The state will develop a plan to reinforce recent improvements to the state mental health system in Iowa, in accordance with a settlement. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services entered...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds reports $1.83 billion budget surplus, drop in corporate tax rate

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter September 27, 2023

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a $1.83 billion surplus for the State of Iowa’s fiscal 2023 budget, a slight dip from the $1.91 billion surplus in fiscal 2022.  In addition to the...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from Republican Presidential candidates and U.S. Representatives among others.

State panel recommends eliminating half of state boards, commissions

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 25, 2023

A state panel unanimously approved a recommendation to eliminate or consolidate almost half of the boards and commissions in Iowa. The decision would eliminate 111 boards and commissions, leaving...