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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

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Grassley says national results from Tuesday’s elections are encouraging

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 3, 2021

Sen. Grassley, R-Iowa, said on a national basis, he felt that voters were influenced by inflation, immigration, and calls to defund the police in elections on Tuesday night. He cited Virginia, where...

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How gun laws have changed since the 1991 fatal shooting at the University of Iowa

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 31, 2021

Thirty years ago, local legislators said that the fatal shooting at the University of Iowa was not going to affect gun legislation in the state — and they were right, to some extent. Due to a...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony at the North Liberty University of Iowa hospitals and clinics construction site on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

Reynolds signs vaccine exemption and unemployment benefit bill into law, joins lawsuit against vaccine mandates

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 29, 2021

Under a new Iowa law, workers fired for noncompliance with vaccine mandates will be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits. The law also defines justifiable medical and religious reasons to refuse...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Iowa Legislature passes vaccine exemption bill during special session

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 28, 2021

The Iowa House and Senate passed a bill that defines justifiable COVID-19 vaccine exemption and makes those who are fired from work for resisting vaccine mandates eligible for unemployment benefits...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Iowa bill defining medical and religious vaccine exemptions moves to House floor

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 28, 2021

The Iowa House State Government Committee introduced a bill that defines medical and religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption and makes those fired from work for not complying with vaccine mandates eligible...

Members of the Iowa senate take part in the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa Legislature approves second set of redistricting maps

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 28, 2021

The Iowa Senate and House passed the second proposed set of redistricting maps from the Iowa Legislative Services Agency in special session on Thursday.  The latest set of maps received bipartisan...

City Councilor Janice Weiner accepts a ballet from a voter during early voting polls at the Old Capitol Mall on Oct. 26, 2021. The opportunity to vote early and in person started on Oct. 13, 2021.

New voting rules cause absentee ballot headaches for auditors

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor October 26, 2021

New deadlines for absentee ballots are creating hang-ups for some counties, including Johnson County. A law signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in March shortened Iowa’s early voting period from...

Former Rep. Dave Loebsack reflects on career in Congress in conversation on future of Democratic Party

Former Rep. Dave Loebsack reflects on career in Congress in conversation on future of Democratic Party

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 14, 2021

Former Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, said America's diverse population and variety of backgrounds makes it impossible for all Democrats or all Republicans to be on board with the same political strategies.  The...

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to attendants at the annual Reagan Dinner in Johnson County.

Iowa Democrats file ethics complaint against Rep. Miller-Meeks

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 11, 2021

Iowa Democrats filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics on Monday, alleging that Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, didn’t compile with requirements to disclose information on...

Former President Donald Trump addresses attendees that showed up for his “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Trump’s hold on Republican party remains

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 10, 2021

Ten months removed from the White House, and banned from Twitter, former President Donald Trump continues to influence the Republican Party.  Trump held a rally in Des Moines on Saturday, where thousands...

An attendee poses with three corn dogs prior to Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Two venders were in charge of feeding the thousands of attendees that showed up for Trump’s rally.

Trump supporters on 2024, policy concerns

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 10, 2021

Thousands of people from Iowa and surrounding states came to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines to see former President Donald Trump speak on Saturday. Karla Wright, 54, came to Iowa from...

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to attendants at the annual Reagan Dinner in Johnson County.

Republicans meet in Coralville to encourage young voter participation

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 5, 2021

The Johnson County Republicans met in Coralville on Tuesday to encourage party members to strengthen the young Republican vote in Iowa.  Along with the usual priorities of rallying Republican Iowans...