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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Board of Regents President of Pro Tem Sherry Bates listens to a speaker during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Regent survey shows better attitudes toward free speech on campus

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 16, 2024

A March survey of students, staff, and faculty at Iowa’s three public universities found that overall attitudes toward the state of free speech on campus improved from a December 2021 survey.  The...

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

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers send teacher gun bill to governor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 15, 2024

Iowa lawmakers sent a bill to arm Iowa teachers to the governor’s desk on Monday, with the House approving the bill 62-36, down party lines, after the Senate approved the bill last week. The bill,...

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen delivers a speech during the 2023 State of the Judiciary at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Christensen addressed a lack of court reporters during her speech. “For the past few years, the judicial branch has become increasingly concerned about the growing imbalance between the number of court reporters retiring and the even fewer number of people becoming interested in the profession,” Christensen said.

Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments on state abortion ban Thursday

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 11, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on whether the state’s six-week abortion ban should go into effect after a Polk County Judge temporarily blocked the law from being enacted. The...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Former President Donald Trump won the caucuses in a dominant and early fashion with 51 percent support from Republicans while DeSantis trailed in second with 21 percent as of 11:15 p.m. Around 250 people showed up to listen to DeSantis. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law allowing state, local police to enforce illegal entry law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 10, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2340 Wednesday. The bill makes illegal reentry after being removed from the U.S. a state crime, allowing state and local law enforcement to arrest undocumented...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds talks with supporters after the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Ramaswamy sat with his son, who ran onto the stage earlier in the event. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Reynolds announces grants for summer meal programs

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter April 10, 2024

After rejecting federal funds for the Summer EBT program in February, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $900,000 in competitive grants for summer meal programs for children.  Administered by the...

State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Reynolds signs law tightening rules against foreign ownership of Iowa farmland

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter April 9, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Tuesday tightening the rules for registration and reporting on the ownership of Iowa farmland by non-U.S. Citizens, foreign governments, and foreign companies. Senate...

State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Reynolds signs bill waiving graduation, state testing requirements for Perry following shooting

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter April 5, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law on Friday allowing the Perry Community School District to use special property tax dollars to pay for retention bonus payments to staff. The law also waives state...

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 House sends postpartum coverage expansion to governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 3, 2024

Iowa House lawmakers approved a bill that would expand the length of time mothers and infants can receive Medicaid coverage after birth, but also lower the income threshold to qualify for benefits.  The...

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.

Reynolds signs bill to repeal gender balance on Iowa’s boards and commissions

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 3, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill Senate File 2096 into law Wednesday that would repeal the requirement that Iowa’s boards and commissions have the same number of men and women. The bill...

Iowa’s NCAA No. 1 170-pound Kylie Welker and Iowa’s NCAA No. 4 143-pound Ella Schmit celebrate during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa House, Gov. Reynolds recognizes Iowa women’s wrestling national championship title

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 3, 2024

Following a historic run in their inaugural season, the Iowa women’s wrestling team received recognition from the Iowa House and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday.  The Iowa House passed, and...

Photo illustration by Emily Nyberg

Iowa Senate sends bill regulating sale of consumable hemp products to governor’s desk

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 3, 2024

The Iowa Senate passed a bill potentially restricting the amount of THC, the intoxicating substance found in cannabis, in consumable hemp products Tuesday. The bill now heads to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’...

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

Politics Notebook | McKenzie Snow confirmed as Iowa Department of Education Director

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 2, 2024

Iowa Senate lawmakers confirmed McKenzie Snow’s appointment to be the Director of the Iowa Department of Education despite Democrats objection to Snow’s lack of education experience. Snow was appointed...