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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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. The 2022 Legislative Session started today and will end in April.

Legislative Roundup | Iowa Senate passed a bill that would limit the access of the State Auditor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 9, 2023

A bill passed by the Iowa Senate on Tuesday would limit the types of information available to the State Auditor’s office during the course of an audit of any state agency or other state entity. Sen....

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County budget discussions to continue after new state law passed in February

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 9, 2023

After a bill from the Iowa legislature was passed on Feb. 20 affecting property taxes, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors released a new budget timeline for the county at its work session meeting...

Former Iowa state senator Rita Hart speaks at a campaign event for democratic candidates Liz Mathis and Christina Bohannan at the Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa on Sept. 9, 2022. Hart represented the 49th District from 2013 to 2019. Hart lost to current U.S. House Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks by six votes in 2019. Speaking about Mathis, Hart said, "Nobody worked harder in the state legislature than Liz Mathis."

Hart: Iowans and Americans cannot afford the extreme GOP agenda

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 9, 2023

Ahead of Iowa visits from former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart denounced their extreme agendas Thursday during a press conference. DeSantis...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, answers questions during a visit to the County Materials Corporation in Iowa City as part of Grassley’s Johnson County stop on his 99 County Tour. “We've appropriated money every year for infrastructure,” Grassley said while talking about infrastructure improvements since 1956. “The only thing is we never used the word infrastructure, we always said highway,” Grassley joked.

This Week in Iowa Politics | Sen. Grassley’s bipartisan bill to prevent child sexual abuse passed the U.S. Senate

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 9, 2023

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s bipartisan bill to prevent child sexual abuse passed a unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate on Thursday. The bill strengthens a federal sex tourism prevention law and closes...

Candidates for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors speaks at the Miller Learning Center, Iowa City, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Liz Tovar joins JOCO Republicans to discuss DEI

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 9, 2023

The Johnson County Republicans hosted the University of Iowa’s top DEI official Thursday at its weekly meeting amid pending legislation in the Iowa Legislature whether to defund the regent universities’...

Ohio State forward Justice Sueing dives for the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69.

Turnovers, missed opportunities haunt Iowa men’s basketball in Big Ten Tournament loss to Ohio State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 9, 2023

CHICAGO — Iowa men's basketball came up short in a tightly contested contest against the Ohio State Buckeyes, 73-69, Thursday afternoon at the United Center.  In a game with 18 lead changes,...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca walks off the court after losing a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69.

Iowa men’s basketball falters late, loses back-and-forth game to Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2023

CHICAGO — The Iowa men’s basketball team traded the lead with Ohio State 18 times in the first 36 minutes of the second Big Ten Tournament second-round game of Thursday’s four-game slate at the...

The Board of Adjustment listens during the Chi Omega Sorority House hearing at City Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

UI Chi Omega chapter denied renovations to sorority house

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 9, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Chi Omega sorority will not be installing new windows on the main level of its home.  The Iowa City Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to uphold the Historic Preservation...

Michael Barbaro, host of the New York Times’ podcast, The Daily, delivers a presentation in the Main Lounge at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, March 8th.

New York Times ‘The Daily’ host Michael Barbaro talks media transparency in UI visit

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor March 9, 2023

The New York Times created “The Daily” podcast in a time of uncertainty when Americans were reportedly losing trust in the media.    Since its creation in 2017, “The Daily” podcast host...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building Oct. 5, 2022.

New apprenticeship program from Johnson County aims to diversify workplace

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 8, 2023

Johnson County is aiming to diversify its workplace through a new apprenticeship program.  The new program that was announced earlier on Wednesday at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers a speech during the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. At the end of Reynolds’ speech, she thanked supporters. “Thank you for the honor to serve as your governor,” Reynolds said. “God bless you, and God bless the great state of Iowa.”

Gov. Reynolds announced school choice researcher will be the next head of Iowa Department of Education

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 8, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds tapped Chad Aldis, a school choice and education reform researcher, to be the next head of Iowa’s Department of Education on Wednesday afternoon. Aldis was the vice president...

The Iowa House convenes during the first day of the 90th Iowa General Assembly at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa Legislature passes bill to restrict gender-affirming health care for minors

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter March 8, 2023

The Iowa House passed a bill, 58-39, restricting access for transgender youth to seek gender-affirming care in the state on Wednesday afternoon. The bill, Senate File 538,  now heads to the governor’s...