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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

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and Democratic contender Fred Hubbell debate at Des Moines Area Community College on Oct. 10, 2018.

Iowa gubernatorial candidates spar over state budget, Medicaid

Sarah Watson and Julia Shanahan October 10, 2018

ANKENY — The two candidates for Iowa’s chief executive office sparred over topics of the state’s economy and Medicaid. In a debate that grew heated at times, current Gov. Kim Reynolds, who succeeded...

President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS)

Iowa Trump rally highlights ethanol expansions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter October 9, 2018

President Trump urged voters to vote Republican during a visit to Council Bluffs, Iowa, hours after announcing an expansion of ethanol sales into the summer months. In a change from previous policy,...

A student registers to vote on Sept. 21, 2018.

How to vote early for the midterm elections

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 7, 2018

The opportunity to vote in the 2018 midterm elections officially begins today, with under a month left until the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Voters in Johnson County have three options on how they can vote...

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., interacts with the crowd at the Iowa Democratic Party's fall gala at HyVee Hall in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.  There is speculation that Booker will launch a 2020 presidential campaign, though he has not announced plans to do so yet.

Cory Booker calls on Iowa Democratic Party to keep the moral high ground ahead of midterms

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 6, 2018

DES MOINES — Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., who many speculate could be a 2020 presidential candidate, gave a rallying cry for Democrats to “stay faithful” at a major fundraising event on Oct. 6 for the...

Abby Finkenauer participates in a debate with Congressman Rod Blum, R-Iowa, at the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, Oct. 5.

Blum, Finkenauer face off at first debate in Cedar Falls

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter October 5, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — In the race for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rod Blum and Democratic challenger Abby Finkenauer faced off at the University of Northern Iowa in the first of...

President Donald Trump attends a rally on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn.

Joni Ernst, Chuck Grassley, and Iowa Republican leaders voice support for new NAFTA agreement

Emily Wangen and Julia Shanahan October 4, 2018

Iowa GOP politicians are pleased with President Trump’s completion of trade talks with Mexico and Canada, saying it will open up trade for Iowa’s agriculture market. “It shows the president can...

A tractor is parked in a field outside of Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Iowa farmers facing increased mental health concerns

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter October 2, 2018

Iowa’s agriculture industry has felt years of economic pressure from low commodity prices, and behavioral-health experts say recent ups and downs with trade have increased mental-health concerns for...

Dr. Christopher Peters stands for a portrait in the Daily Iowan newsroom on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Christopher Peters highlights reducing regulation in second bid for Congress

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 26, 2018

Republican congressional candidate and Coralville resident Christopher Peters seeks to reduce federal regulation of health care and open more pathways for immigrants to come to America legally. Peters...

Rep. Dave Loebsack looks to address rural broadband access, veterans’ mental health care

Rep. Dave Loebsack looks to address rural broadband access, veterans’ mental health care

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 25, 2018

After serving 12 years in office, Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, is running for his seventh term with hopes of expanding rural broadband access and veterans’ mental-health care if re-elected. The 2018...

Without media attention, Libertarians might lose status as official political party

Without media attention, Libertarians might lose status as official political party

Isabella Senno, Politics Reporter September 25, 2018

As three debates between Iowa’s gubernatorial candidates fell into place this month, members of the Libertarian Party fear their candidate’s absence could derail a quest to renew their recently acquired...

Former Iowa Finance Authority director found to have sexually harassed employees, report says

Former Iowa Finance Authority director found to have sexually harassed employees, report says

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter September 20, 2018

An investigation into sexual-harassment allegations against former Iowa Finance Authority Director David Jamison found that Jamison did, in fact, sexually harass women on staff, according to a Sept. 20...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann poses for a portrait on Sept. 14, 2018 in Iowa City at the Adler Journalism Building.

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann highlights cannabis, bipartisanship in run for fourth term

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 18, 2018

After serving three terms in the Iowa Legislature, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, hopes to be re-elected for a fourth term so he can work to expand Iowa’s medical-cannabis program and address Iowa’s...