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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Miller-Meeks, Reynolds witness commissioning of first submarine named after Iowa

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 8, 2025

WASHINGTON — Flanked by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Republican Mariannettee Miller-Meeks witnessed the first submarine to be named after the state on April 5. Miller-Meeks witnessed this historic...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Cannon house office building in Washington on April 7, 2025. Miller-Meeks spoke about her support of DOGE and the commissioning of the USS Iowa.

Miller-Meeks responds to criticisms of a lack of GOP town halls

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 8, 2025

WASHINGTON — Iowa Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks responded to Iowa voters hosting a “people’s town hall” to express frustrations with absent lawmakers. While the congresswoman said she...

The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Iowa legislature allocated $204,638 to Informed Choices to be administered through HHS.

Behind Iowa’s spreading crisis pregnancy centers

Jack Moore and Kate Wolfe April 8, 2025

The first nonmedical service advertised on the website of Informed Choices, an Iowa City crisis pregnancy center, or CPC, is  a pre-abortion screening. “Get a pre-termination evaluation and discuss...

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Local artists, musicians, and poets come together to support local nonprofit

Isobel Perez, News Reporter April 8, 2025

Hundreds of protestors gathered inside the Iowa Capitol rotunda in late February to oppose a bill removing civil rights protections from transgender people in Iowa — their calls for “no hate in our...

Iowa second-year Julia Moody poses for a portrait on March 25, 2025. Moody got an IUD after Iowa’s abortion ban on July 29 and stocked up on Plan B following Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

Iowans navigate access to reproductive care under abortion ban, second Trump term

Roxy Ekberg and Grace Olson April 8, 2025

Up until Iowa’s six-week abortion ban was signed into law on July 14, 2024, University of Iowa student Julia Moody viewed birth control as a reliable option. She began taking the pill in seventh...

Former Iowa guard Kate Martin hugs Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69.

Fans flocked to Coralville food pantry to meet former Hawkeye Kate Martin and coach Jan Jensen

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 7, 2025

Cars lined the quiet residential streets around the Coralville Community Food Pantry on Monday afternoon as fans packed the lot for a meet-and-greet with former Hawkeye women’s basketball standout...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-Iowa and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa speak with The Daily Iowan in the Hart Senate building in Washington on April 7, 2025. The senators spoke about their support for DOGE and the closure of the Department of Education.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley pushes for reform of nationwide injunctions by federal judges

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — Iowa’s Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is leading the charge to reform district judges' ability to use nationwide injunctions as federal judges continue to block President Donald...

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Iowa Sen. Ernst affirms support for Planned Parenthood funding freeze

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, affirmed her support for the Trump administration’s pause on funding for family planning services and called on Congress to permanently end funding to...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Hart Senate building in Washington on April 7, 2025. The senator spoke about their support for DOGE and the closure of the Department of Education.

Q&A | U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst speaks on DOGE involvement, closing Department of Education

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — In a sit-down interview with The Daily Iowan, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R- Iowa, spoke about her influence on the Department of Government Efficiency and work as the Senate DOGE Caucus Chair. Ernst...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Hart Senate building in Washington on April 7, 2025. The senator spoke about their support for DOGE and the closure of the Department of Education.

Q&A | U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley talks federal judiciary, closing Department of Education

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — In a sit-down interview with The Daily Iowan, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R- Iowa, spoke on his new bill to reform the powers of district court judges to grant national injunctions, his...

A cat is seen at the Cedar Valley Humane Society in Cedar Rapids on Friday, April 4, 2025. The non-profit organization's new "Expanding Our Pawprint" program includes remodeling the current facilities and building a new building. This will increase the capacity for animals, upgrade the medical facilities, and allow for more public spaces.

Cedar Valley Humane Society breaks ground on phase 2 of $9.6 million expansion

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 7, 2025

The Cedar Valley Humane Society, or CVHS, has helped over 7,000 animals in 47 municipalities, providing adoption services, training, vaccinations, microchipping, and end-of-life care to countless animals...

Feb 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | March 31 – April 6

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 7, 2025

The Sacramento Kings are poised to secure a play-in spot after winning their last two games.  The Kings dropped their first two games last week in a 111-109 effort against the Indiana Pacers on...