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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

Gubernatorial candidate John Norris speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa). (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Who’s who in the 2018 gubernatorial race

Early voting and absentee ballot-casting began Monday for the June primaries, and Iowa City high school students ensured at least a few more people will be able to cast their votes in this off-year...

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.

Session adjourns after tax bill finalized

Sarah Watson, [email protected] May 7, 2018

Eighteen days after the tentatively scheduled end of the state’s legislative session, Iowa lawmakers passed a tax package that has been a snagging point for the Iowa House and Senate before they could...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa redistricting model efficiently reduces bias

The state has a unique redistricting system that ensures a nonpartisan, fair approach. Thanks to the process, the state is often held as one of the best in the country at avoiding gerrymandering.
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. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Reynolds signs ‘heartbeat bill’ into law

Emily Wangen, [email protected] May 5, 2018
Governor Reynolds has signed the "heartbeat bill" into law & has been met with mixed reactions. 
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.

Reynolds set to sign fetal-heartbeat bill

May 4, 2018

Gov. Kim Reynolds will sign the fetal heartbeat bill, Senate File 359 at 3 p.m. May 4 in the Governor’s Office in Des Moines, according to a press release from the office. The bill passed early on...

RVAP is pictured on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

New set of policies to address sexual harassment in Des Moines

On the last official day of the Iowa Legislature, a set of policies made to address sexual harassment in the state Capitol was sent from the Ethics Committee to be voted on by the whole Senate. In...

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. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Fetal-heartbeat bill heads to Reynolds’ desk — what happens next?

Sarah Watson, [email protected] May 2, 2018
A bill that would ban abortions after as soon as 6 weeks gestation narrowly passed the Iowa House and Senate overnight.
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa prepares for midterm elections

Emily Wangen, [email protected] May 2, 2018
Will the Republican Party keep control of the state Legislature? Or will Democrats flip one or both of the chambers?
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

With primaries approaching, gubernatorial hopefuls step on the gas in TV advertising campaigns

Sarah Watson, [email protected] April 30, 2018
As the June 5 primaries edge closer, all but one of six Democratic contenders are delivering their message through TV advertisements.
Joni Ernst meets with RVAP staff at their offices in Iowa City on Friday, April 27, 2018. Ernst and RVAP staff discussed legislative solutions to RVAP funding shortfalls and legal issues facing victims of sexual violence. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Ernst supports more funding for sexual assault prevention, accountability

Senator Joni Ernst discussed sexual assault and cuts to resources during a visit to the RVAP on Friday.
UI sophomore Lauren Veigulis buys books at the Hawk Shop on Jan. 16, 2017. The Hawk Shop, locate din the IMU, is one of the many places on campus to buy and rent textbooks. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Panel mulls expanding textbook sales-tax exemption

Emily Wangen, [email protected] April 26, 2018
A recently proposed bill aims to save students money on course materials.