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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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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...

Film: Glamour and Grit: A Drag Movement

Emily Nyberg and Matt Sindt May 10, 2023

On February 21, 2023, Iowa Senate File 348 was introduced with the aim to ban minors from attending drag events. The bill died in committee, however, the question of whether drag is appropriate for minors...

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 House sends “most pro-corruption bill in Iowa History” to Governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 20, 2023

Under a bill passed by the Iowa House, State Auditor Rob Sand would be limited in his oversight and abilities to review documents. Senate File 478, passed a 55-41 vote in the Iowa House on Thursday...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Iowa House passes bill requiring asset tests, increasing oversight on public assistance programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 13, 2023

A bill that would create more barriers for Iowa families looking to receive public assistance is headed to the governor’s desk after passing a 58-41 vote in the Iowa House on Thursday. Five Republicans...

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.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Republicans advance bill to prevent Democrat’s mail-in caucus plan

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 13, 2023

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill that would bar the Iowa Democratic Party’s plan to use mail-in ballots for its 2024 presidential caucus and require pre-registered, in-person caucuses in the state...

Members of the Senate congregate in the Senate Chamber during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa House passes bill allowing guns in public school parking lots

Emily Delgado and Liam Halawith April 12, 2023

Under a bill passed by the Iowa House on Wednesday, firearms would be permitted in public parking lots owned by the state, including school grounds.  In a 62-37 vote, House Republicans passed a...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. At the State Capitol, legislative leaders spoke in their chambers while rally members congregated in the rotunda in support of freedom. The 2022 Legislative Session started today and will end in April.

Future of abortion rights in Iowa to be set by Iowa’s highest court

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 11, 2023

The fate of abortion rights in Iowa lies in the hands of the seven-member panel of Iowa’s most senior judges — the Iowa Supreme Court.  Attorneys representing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and abortion...

University of Iowa sophomore Melissa Alvarez delivers a speech on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa during the march for gun safety on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

JoCo residents, UI students call for more restrictive gun laws

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter April 8, 2023

More than 50 Iowa City residents and University of Iowa students marched from the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall to the Pentacrest on Saturday to protest gun violence. The nonprofit, the Gun Violence...

A person holds a sign that says "Disarm hate" on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa during the march for gun safety on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Photos: Gun Safety Protest

Avi Lapchick, Photojournalist April 8, 2023

Roughly thirty people gathered on Saturday, April 8, 2023 to march for gun safety and for an end to gun violence on the Pentacrest in Iowa city, Iowa. University of Iowa sophomore Melissa Alvarez kicked...

Pro-choice protesters stand in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic during an abortion protest and counter protest outside of the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Politics notebook | Iowa Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in on case that bans most abortions

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 6, 2023

The Iowa Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments next week in the legal battle to reinstate a 2018 so-called fetal heartbeat bill that was struck down by a Polk County District Court Judge...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2023 Condition of the State speech at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 10, 2023.

Politics Notebook | Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a 1500-page state government restructuring bill into law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 4, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Tuesday that reorganizes the state’s executive branch reducing the number of cabinet agencies from 37 to 16, consolidating the number of directors that directly...

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.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 12 Iowa counties after Friday tornadoes

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 1, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 12 eastern Iowa counties following a deadly line of storms Friday that led to several tornado touchdowns, widespread power outages, and severe weather...