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

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.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell and Lt. Gov. nominee state Sen. Rita Hart, D- Wheatland, listen to a presentation given at the Kirkwood Regional Center on June 18. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Hubbell, Hart talk investing in education during tour

Emily Wangen, [email protected] June 18, 2018
Fred Hubbell and Rita Hart stopped in Coralville Monday during the first day of “Iowa Forward Tour.”
Contributed

Hubbell chooses Rita Hart as running mate in race for governor

June 16, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell announced on June 16 that state Sen. Rita Hart as his pick for lieutenant governor. Hart, 62, was first elected in 2012 to represent Clinton County...

A woman speaks during a protest on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, May 5. The protest was held in response to Gov. Kim Reynolds' signing of a new bill that will ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected in the early stages of pregnancy. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

‘Heartbeat law’ temporarily blocked, lawsuit continues

Emily Wangen, [email protected] June 12, 2018

Iowa’s fetal-heartbeat law will not take effect July 1 as backers had originally planned. On June 1, an Iowa district-court judge temporarily blocked the law from taking effect after the American...

Iowa Democratic nominee for governor Fred Hubbell speaks at a campaign event at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Sunday, June 3. Hubbell will face off against incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds in November. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Takeaways from Iowa’s 2018 primary election

Emily Wangen, [email protected] June 12, 2018

The 2018 primary election was certainly one for the books, with record-breaking turnout, a gubernatorial race, and a few interesting outcomes along the way. Iowa sees record turnout More Iowans...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during the fourth annual Roast and Ride fundraiser in Boone, Iowa on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The event raises money for veterans' charities and provides a platform for state and national Republican officials to speak.

Republican leaders prepare for midterm elections at Ernst’s Roast & Ride

Emily Wangen, [email protected] June 10, 2018
Republican leaders emphasize the importance of electing Republicans in the 2018 midterm elections at Roast and Ride.
Iowa’s primary sees record voter turnout

Iowa’s primary sees record voter turnout

Sarah Watson, [email protected] June 6, 2018

Iowa voters surged to a record-setting day for turnout in the June 5 primary. Iowans cast nearly 280,000 ballots in the election, surpassing the previous June primary vote record, 233,090 in 2014....