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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

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

Iowa Supreme Court upholds decision to boot Libertarian candidates from ballot

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 11, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a state panel’s decision to boot three Iowa Libertarian Congressional hopefuls from the ballot in an expedited ruling on Wednesday.  The unanimous opinion reaffirms...

A sign sits on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Sept. 5.

Iowa’s voter registration totals rebound

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg September 10, 2024

In the middle of Iowa’s sweltering August heat wave, volunteers with Johnson County Democrats set up a non-partisan voter registration tent outside of downtown Iowa City’s Yotopia, one of many...

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

Iowa Supreme Court to decide if Libertarian candidates stay on election ballot

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 9, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday to decide whether three Iowa Libertarian candidates for Congress can remain on the general election ballot. The hearing comes on the heels...

Candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives Anna Banowsky poses for a portrait during the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Banowsky is running for election for section 92 of the Iowa House of Representatives.

UI graduate student focuses on education in campaign for Iowa House seat

Mia O’Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter September 4, 2024

Anna Banowsky, a University of Iowa graduate student and teaching assistant, is running for Iowa Legislature with a laser focus on education. Banowsky, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent State Rep....

Allison and Cale Bierman pose for a portrait at Allison Bierman’s mothers home in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. On July 29, 2024, a near total ban on abortion went into effect in Iowa. Bierman has been outspoken in the Johnson County about her support for IVF treatment and abortion access, after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy.

Iowa abortion providers navigate near-total abortion ban

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 3, 2024

Allison Bierman, 31, of Iowa City and her husband underwent three rounds of in vitro fertilization, or IVF treatments, before she had a positive pregnancy test. When she found out she was pregnant...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa Libertarian Party granted a temporary injunction on ballot approval

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 3, 2024

A Polk County district court granted a temporary injunction preventing the Iowa Secretary of State from certifying the 2024 general election ballots on Tuesday.  The ruling gives three Iowa Libertarian...

Adam Gregg takes notes during his visit with Rantizo in downtown Iowa City on Feb. 25, 2019.

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg steps down to focus on family

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 3, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg would resign effective immediately. Gregg left the position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus on his family,...

An attendee wearing an “Iowa Needs Area Education Agencies” shirt while speaking about experiences during a conversation with local legislators about Area Education Agencies at the North Liberty public library on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. As of August 2024, Iowa AEAs have lost 429 staff members.

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies lost 429 staff since last school year

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 29, 2024

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are starting the school year with 429 fewer staff than last year, according to data shared by Iowa Democrats Thursday.  The decrease in staff amounts to 12 percent...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks aids in securing nearly $1.5 million award for UI

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 23, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, helped obtain nearly $1.5 million of congressional funding disbursed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Miller-Meeks stopped at Van Allen...

Tuesday, July 30, 2024; Atlanta, Ga; Vice President Kamala Harris waves to supporters during a presidential campaign rally on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta, Ga.

UI students react to Joe Biden stepping down, Trump’s assassination attempt

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 30, 2024

A tumultuous month in U.S. politics has resulted in a new dynamic on the presidential ticket. The Daily Iowan talked with a few University of Iowa students about their thoughts on the news. President...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 29, 2024

Following a yearslong legal battle, abortion access in Iowa will look drastically different starting Monday with a district court allowing a 2023 abortion law to go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. Last...

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

Iowa Supreme Court allows near-total abortion ban to go into effect

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor June 28, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court will allow the state’s “fetal heartbeat bill” to go into effect in a decision handed down on Friday, placing a near-total ban on abortion in Iowa. The decision is the...