Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Voter-ID law seen as unnecessary by some Iowa county auditors

Voter-ID law seen as unnecessary by some Iowa county auditors

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 28, 2018

When voters go to the polls in 10 weeks for the midterm elections, the top 99 elections officials must stick to the rulebooks despite some opposing a controversial Iowa voter-ID law. The law, passed in...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The event raises money for veterans charities and provides a platform for state and national Republican officials to speak.

Iowa considers implementing employee-verification system after Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter August 28, 2018

Gov. Kim Reynolds recently said she would be open to implementing a state-level system that would check the legal status of workers in Iowa. The issue of employing immigrants in Iowa was thrust into...

Iowa programs address veteran unemployment

Iowa programs address veteran unemployment

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter August 26, 2018

Despite Iowa’s unemployment rate declining, the rate of unemployed Iowa veterans has risen in the last two years, prompting action from politicians. The annual unemployment rates in Iowa in 2016 and...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Reynolds seeks to boost rural development

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter August 23, 2018

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced upcoming summits for the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative, an outreach program centered on rural Iowa, which will take place in September. Officials have yet to determine...

The Planned Parenthood-Iowa City Health Center is seen on Monday, July 9, 2018.

No exceptions: Group seeks to join abortion suit

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter August 22, 2018

As litigation continues over the so-called fetal-heartbeat law, a new anti-abortion group has filed a motion to be included in the courtroom, contending that its advocacy is relevant to the lawsuit. The...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds condemns immigration system after Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 21, 2018
Amid reports of Mollie Tibbets’ body found in rural Poweshiek County, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds offered prayers and condolences to the Tibbetts’ family and called for justice in a press release Tuesday.
Vice President Mike Pence listens to a briefing by acting Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost at the El Centro Border Patrol station in San Diego on April 30, 2018. (Alejandro Tamayo/Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

VP Pence in Des Moines: Trump administration ‘just getting started’ on strengthening U.S. economy

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor August 15, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence makes another stop in Iowa to promote GOP tax policy and its benefits to American workers.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on January 9, 2018.

Reynolds names Christensen to Iowa Supreme Court

August 1, 2018

Gov. Kim Reynolds, on Aug. 1 in Des Moines, announced that she would appoint District Judge Susan Christensen to the Iowa Supreme Court. Christensen has served as district associate judge in Iowa’s...

President Donald Trump speaks at an event titled  "Generation Next: A White House Forum" in the South Court Auditorium on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

President Trump visits Iowa, talks of jobs and tariffs

Allison Meyer, [email protected] July 26, 2018

PEOSTA, Iowa — President Trump on July 26 said the United States is looking for skilled workers to fill open jobs, and he proclaimed his love for Iowa and its farmers during a visit to the state. “It’s...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks while a portrait of President Donald Trump hangs above her during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017.

Iowa lawmakers react to Trump’s federal aid for farmers

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] July 24, 2018

Some Iowa lawmakers have expressed their views after the Trump administration announced an emergency relief fund for farmers affected by the trade war with China. The federal aid was announced by the...

Thinkstock

Meet the 3 women vying for a spot on all-male Iowa Supreme Court

Allison Meyer, [email protected] July 23, 2018

It has been seven years since a woman has served on the Iowa Supreme Court, but that is set to change shortly. The three finalists for the open seat on the Supreme Court have been chosen — and they’re...

U.S. Representative Rod Blum, Vice President Mike Pence and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds great supporters at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, IA on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

VP Pence discusses tax cuts, tariffs in Cedar Rapids

Emily Wangen, [email protected] July 11, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence stopped by Cedar Rapids as part of a Midwest trip Wednesday to discuss tax cuts, tariffs, as well as voiced support for state leaders.