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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Julia Shanahan

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor

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Julia Shanahan is the Politics Editor at The Daily Iowan and a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and political science. Julia was a political reporter for two years and then became the Assistant Politics Editor covering everything Iowa caucus.  She now oversees coverage of state government and national politics relating to Iowa.
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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program during an event at the State Dining Room of the White House on May 4, 2021, in Washington, DC. President Biden set a new goal to have 70% of adult Americans with at least one shot and at least 160 Americans fully vaccinated by July 4th, 2021.

Iowans hope to see infrastructure investment from Biden’s plan

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
May 11, 2021
Photo by Katie Goodale (Contributed by Julia Shanahan).

Senior Column | Grateful to be a DI alum

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
May 10, 2021
Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Supreme Court: University of Iowa must respond to auditor’s subpoena on P3 utility partners

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 30, 2021
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Gov. Reynolds says Iowa COVID-19 vaccine demand not meeting supply

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Thursday, April 1 at an Iowa GOP regional reception in Cedar Rapids at the Elmcrest Country Club. Ernst talked about her time as a child wearing bread bags.

‘It makes me sizzle:’ Joni Ernst proposes bill to prevent ‘Meatless Monday’ initiative in government agencies

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 13, 2021
Janelle Lutgen poses for a portrait at Jimi B’s Bar and Grill in Bernard on March 14, 2021. Lutgen’s son Jesse died after financial struggle forced him to ration insulin. Now Lutgen works to provide free insulin to all.

Insulin prices remain high through the pandemic, Iowa lawmakers push for reform

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 23, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018.

Sen. Chuck Grassley says lower approval rating will not be a factor in his reelection decision

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 17, 2021
University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Senate approves bill to regulate DEI training and K-12 schools and public colleges

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 9, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds receives Johnson & Johnson vaccine, encourages Iowans to get vaccinated

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 3, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces vaccination website, new projections for eligible populations

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 25, 2021
The Iowa State Capitol Building is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, including the annual State of the State address given by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa Senate Education Committee advances bill to regulate DEI training at public universities

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 24, 2021
Then-candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Henderson, Nev., on Oct. 5, 2016.

Iowa’s U.S. senators vote against impeachment trial, will continue this week

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 9, 2021
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowa is looking for a partner to help speed up vaccine rollout

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 4, 2021
Rep. Amy Nielsen, D-North Liberty speaks during the Eastern Iowa Legislative Forum hosted by The Daily Iowan at the Iowa City Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The forum surrounded topics including education, state budget, medicare, and environmental issues. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

State Rep. Amy Nielsen is the first Iowa legislator to report a positive COVID-19 case

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 31, 2021
The Iowa State capitol is shown on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

UI College of Dentistry student meets with legislators over concerns the UI is suppressing conservative voices

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 27, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2020. Only a day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Grassley discussed upcoming work and the possible impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

Iowans in Congress talk agriculture priorities

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 26, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2020. Only a day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Ernst discussed upcoming work and the possible impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation hope to build on Trump-era policies

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 24, 2021
Fact Check | Bans on animal ag and gas-powered cars not likely in Biden Administration

Fact Check | Bans on animal ag and gas-powered cars not likely in Biden Administration

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 18, 2021
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

President Trump impeached, Iowa Republicans vote down measure

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 13, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the condition of the state address to a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate.

Governor calls for in-person learning and tax cuts in Condition of the State address

Caleb McCullough and Julia Shanahan
January 12, 2021
Anti-mask protestors stand in the rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol Building before the opening of the legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Legislature divided on mask wearing despite Gov. Kim Reynolds’ partial mask mandate

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 11, 2021
The United States Capital is seen in Washington DC on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

Iowa lawmakers sheltering as rioters storm the U.S. Capitol

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
January 6, 2021
Democratic candidate Rita Hart speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rita Hart campaign files petition in U.S. House, claims uncounted ballots will give her a nine-point lead

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
December 22, 2020
John Deeth, volunteer from Johnson County Democrats, recounts before assigning delegates during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

Independent review finds pressure from DNC, last-minute implementation of app responsible for delayed caucus results

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
December 12, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds encourages schools to transition completely to in-person instruction

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
December 9, 2020
The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

Iowa legislators weigh in on College of Dentistry ‘free speech’ concerns

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
December 3, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces Iowa could see thousands of COVID-19 vaccines in the next month

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
December 3, 2020
Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Iowans convicted of felonies cast their vote in a tumultuous election

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
December 1, 2020
Iowa State Senator for District 41, Mariannette Miller-Meeks discuses COVID-19 at The Palmer House Stable on Oct. 20. Miller-Meeks was a 2020 candidate for US Representative for Iowa 2nd District.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ six-vote lead certified by Iowa Secretary of State

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
November 30, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces stronger mask requirements nine months into pandemic

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
November 16, 2020
Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris and President-elect Joe Biden celebrate with supporters after declaring victory in the presidential election at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Third time’s the charm: Joe Biden’s long road to the White House

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
November 8, 2020
Democratic candidate for senate Theresa Greenfield speaks during a watch party for her campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at the Renaissance Hotel in Des Moines. With the event closed to the public, about 40 members of the media waited for the election results and Theresa Greenfield to arrive, who gave remarks at 11:45 P.M. after the state unofficially reported the results that she lost the senate race.

Theresa Greenfield’s record-breaking fundraising did not deliver Iowa’s Senate seat

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
November 5, 2020
Signing in, As seen on Nov.3,2020. Voters must sign in and show id’s to vote at the Wilton Community Center Poll Place, 1215 Cypress St.

Iowa delivers results despite national uncertainty

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
November 4, 2020
Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Iowa auditors begin processing absentee ballots amid record early-voting

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
November 1, 2020
The presidents son and Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization Donald Trump Jr. speaks during a Trump rally on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids. Trump Jr. encouraged around 200 people who were in attendance to vote in the upcoming election and to support all of the Republican candidates on the ballot.

Donald Trump Jr. rallies Iowans in Cedar Rapids as Election Day nears

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 27, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Review Committee lifts pause on University of Iowa DEI trainings, continues some evaluations

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 22, 2020
Nikki Haley, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during the Ronald Reagan Dinner hosted by the Johnson County Republicans of Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville. Even on our worse day, we are blessed to live in America, Haley said, after talking about her experiences traveling to different countries as an ambassador. But we have to fight for [America] and protect her.

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley says the country is watching Iowa’s congressional races

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 21, 2020
Screenshot from the Des Moines Register’s live feed.

Fact check: final U.S. Senate debate between Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield

Caleb McCullough and Julia Shanahan
October 15, 2020
The crowd is seen during a Trump campaign rally on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Des Moines International Airport. Thousands of people showed up to hear President Donald Trump speak about his campaign and support Iowa republicans for the upcoming election.

Iowa voters say they’re voting for Trump because of his ‘American standard of living’

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 15, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Des Moines International Airport. Several thousand people attended the rally to support the president in his reelection campaign for the upcoming election.

Trump rallies thousands of voters in Des Moines less than three weeks from Election Day

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
October 14, 2020
Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett listens during the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice in the Hart Senate Office Building on October 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. With less than a month until the presidential election, President Donald Trump tapped Amy Coney Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years. If confirmed, Barrett would replace the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Shawn Thew/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa political leaders defend their party’s position as Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 12, 2020
Illustration by Elijah Helton

The Electoral College explained

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 6, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa will halt diversity, equity, and inclusion training after White House Executive Order

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 5, 2020
Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield point fingers in second U.S. Senate debate

Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield point fingers in second U.S. Senate debate

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
October 3, 2020
New York resident Callum Melrose watches the first presidential debate on Tuesday, September 29 at The Airliner in Iowa City. Melrose stopped in Iowa City on his way to Oregon, where he will work for Habitat for Humanity, and went to The Airliner for the debate on a recommendation from a friend who graduated from the University of Iowa. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iown)

Iowa political leaders question the productivity of the first presidential debate

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
September 30, 2020
Students embrace hidden disabilities

Students embrace hidden disabilities

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
September 29, 2020
Illustration by Maxwell Johnson

Iowa candidates in competitive seats navigate campaigning during COVID-19

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
September 27, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with reporters during a press conference at Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Sen. Chuck Grassley on U.S. Supreme Court vacancy: ‘You’re put into this position by people beyond my control’

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
September 23, 2020
A memorial for Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen outside the University of Iowas College of Law building on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Ginsburg passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.

Women of the UI law school mourn RBG, reflect on gender identity

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
September 22, 2020
FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2012 file-pool photo, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad raise their glasses at the beginning of a formal dinner in the rotunda at the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. Branstad, President-elect Donald Trumps choice for U.S. ambassador to China, can boast a 30-year relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the most powerful Chinese leader in decades, especially amid escalating talk of a trade war with the U.S.’s largest trading partner? (AP Photo/The Des Moines Register, Andrea Melendez, Pool, File)

Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to resign as U.S. ambassador to China next month

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
September 14, 2020
A group of protesters stands across from a police line of Iowa State Police on Dubuque Street in Iowa City during a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Monday, August 31. Two police officers approached the group of protesters in an attempt to deescalate the situation, but protesters were angered that the officers werent wearing facemasks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Black Lives Matter protesters face off with Iowa State Patrol near I-80 Monday night

Julia Shanahan and Rachel Steil
September 1, 2020
Screenshot

President Trump champions USMCA trade deal in RNC speech

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
August 27, 2020
Screenshot

Joni Ernst praises Trump as an advocate for Iowa farmers in RNC speech

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
August 26, 2020
Iowa delegates see out presidential nominating process at national party conventions

Iowa delegates see out presidential nominating process at national party conventions

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
August 25, 2020
Screenshot via New York Times livestream

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at RNC: ‘This is an administration of action and outcome’

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
August 25, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally on March 2, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Brian Blanco/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa delegates prepare for unconventional RNC

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
August 23, 2020
Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
August 20, 2020
A memorial for Breonna Taylor is seen on Friday, June 5 at the bottom of the Old Capitol building steps. Protesters lined up to place flowers in front of a photo of Taylor, who was killed by police in her home on March 13, 2020. The crowd sang Happy Birthday to her on I-80 as well as on the Pentacrest lawn, as today would have been her 27th birthday.

Breonna Taylor vigil held, crowd returns to I-80 during Iowa City protest

Julia Shanahan and Mary Hartel
June 5, 2020
Fact Check | Farm income was up going into planting season, but not as high as president says

Fact Check | Farm income was up going into planting season, but not as high as president says

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
May 22, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds will announce changes in mitigation strategies on Wednesday

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
May 12, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds says facility outbreaks are not indicative of community spread

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
May 5, 2020
The College of Public Health Building as seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Researchers at the UI concluded that a second wave of COVID-19 is likely if the state slows mitigation efforts

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 28, 2020
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 9, 2018.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowans must use their best judgement as parts of the state reopen on May 1

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 28, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces launch of public/private partnership to deliver mass COVID-19 testing

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 21, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowa director of human services says domestic violence reports are decreasing, but the violence is not

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 15, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to release internal COVID-19 models between the UI College of Public Health and the state “at some point”

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 13, 2020
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Gov. Kim Reynolds touts Iowa’s unemployment benefits and ability to treat COVID-19 patients

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 9, 2020
College students fall into a gray area in the country’s largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history

College students fall into a gray area in the country’s largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 7, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds extends school closures, suspensions of nonessential businesses until April 30

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
April 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds assures protective measures in long-term care facilities, says there is progress in testing accessibility

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 31, 2020
Illustration by Katina Zentz

After student workers leave campus questioning pay status, UI says pay will continue

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 29, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discusses her accomplishments as senator during the Iowa GOP Reception at Hughes Family Barn in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Facilitated by RPI Chairman Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Ernst discussed their hardships and highlights throughout their political roles and personal lives.

Joni Ernst says Congress is focused on providing quick relief to families amid COVID-19 pandemic

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 18, 2020
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community is seen on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Iowa City area nursing homes take precautions

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 12, 2020
Congressman Dave Loebsack (Iowa-2) speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2018. The event featured a variety of local and national democratic politicians who spoke on how Democrats can work together leading up to the midterm elections.

Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Joe Biden, joining Iowa’s two other Democratic members of Congress

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 12, 2020
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with reporters during a press conference at Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Chuck Grassley will not cancel public meetings in Iowa amid novel coronavirus

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 11, 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

Johnson County was the sole Iowa county Elizabeth Warren won. Her supporters there react to her dropped 2020 bid.

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 5, 2020
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Iowa Senate passes a bill to raise minimum age to purchase tobacco

Julia Shanahan and Rylee Wilson
March 4, 2020
Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden takes the stage with his wife, Jill, and sister, Valerie, right, during a campaign rally at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Joe Biden gains momentum in Super Tuesday states, Sanders projected to win California

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 4, 2020
Former Mayor of South Bend Ind. Pete Buttigieg hosts a town hall at Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Building Armory on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020. Buttigieg is a democratic hopeful for the 2020 Presidential election.

Pete Buttigieg ends presidential bid

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 1, 2020
Design by Katina Zentz

Iowa House passes a bill to implement in-state admission requirements at University of Iowa Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 25, 2020
Design by Katina Zentz

Pressures abroad: Hong Kong and University of Iowa communities intersect

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 18, 2020
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price discusses the Iowa caucuses in an interview for The Daily Iowan at Prairie Lights on Friday, May 5, 2019. (Jenna Galligan)

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price resigns amid caucus controversy

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 12, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-.Vt., speaks during the Iowa City Climate Rally at the Graduate hotel on Jan. 12. Sanders discussed his climate policies, the impact of climate change, the Green New Deal, and the dangers of climate inaction in the government.

With Iowa results still in limbo, Bernie Sanders clear top vote-getter out of New Hampshire

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 12, 2020
Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg speaks to an audience during a caucus watch party at the Bell Center in Des Moines on Monday, February 3, 2020. At the time of the watch party, no precincts had finalized results. Buttigieg gave a hopeful speech and claimed victory in Iowa.

Iowa Democratic Party allocates the most national delegates to Pete Buttigieg despite uncertainty in the results

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 9, 2020
Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg speaks to an audience during a caucus watch party at the Bell Center in Des Moines on Monday, February 3, 2020. At the time of the watch party, no precincts had finalized results. Buttigieg gave a hopeful speech and claimed victory in Iowa.

Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders lead in partial Iowa caucus results

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 4, 2020
Supporters for Sen. Elizabeth Warren., D-Mass., participate during the caucus at Des Moines Precinct 62 in the Knapp Center on Monday, February 3, 2020. The caucus head count reached 849 people, leaving 127 individuals needed for the candidate to be declared viable. Sen. Warren received 212 in the 1st round total.

Progressives split the ticket in Iowa

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 4, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in North Liberty on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, former Vice President Biden stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

Joe Biden says he’s not concerned about support from young caucusgoers in an interview with The Daily Iowan

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
February 1, 2020
Buttigieg tells Iowans to consider the Midwestern candidate a week before the caucuses

Buttigieg tells Iowans to consider the Midwestern candidate a week before the caucuses

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 27, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Black and Brown Forum in Des Moines on Monday. VICE interviewed each of the presidential hopefuls still in the race on their records, plans, and a minute of short answer questions.

Presidential hopefuls attend Brown and Black forum in Iowa on MLK Day

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 20, 2020
College students in Iowa get a front-row seat to national politics

College students in Iowa get a front-row seat to national politics

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 15, 2020
Six candidates made their final pitches to Iowans while together on a single stage Jan. 14, 2020 at the January Democratic debates hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register. Photo available to The Daily Iowan from CNN.

Presidential hopefuls make final pitches to Iowans 20 days out from caucuses in Democratic debate

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough
January 15, 2020
Newly elected Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, speaks to the media at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

New Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley opens 2020 legislative session, calling for lowered taxes and job creation

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 13, 2020
Rep. Dave Loebsack speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Pete Buttigieg three weeks before the Iowa caucuses

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
January 12, 2020
Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. waves to the audience following a town hall event at North Central Junior High School in North Liberty on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Elizabeth Warren calls out corruption at North Liberty town hall

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
December 21, 2019
Johnson county residents prepare to speak to the Board of Supervisors during a public hearing to replace the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Human Services building on Thursday, December 5, 2019. The ordinance plans to add a formal request application for alterations of farms under forty acres. Farmers from around Johnson county gathered to voice their concerns about how the new ordinance could affect family farms.

Johnson County supervisors OK final version of Unified Development Ordinance

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor
December 19, 2019
Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors moves Unified Development Ordinance forward despite public scrutiny

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor
December 13, 2019
Tom Steyer says he would support publicly funded elections

Tom Steyer says he would support publicly funded elections

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor
December 8, 2019
Cory Booker urges people to donate at Iowa City stop

Cory Booker urges people to donate at Iowa City stop

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor
December 7, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at her event in the IMU on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Warren spoke on such as climate change and womens rights.

Elizabeth Warren talks universal free college, student-loan debt cancellation in interview

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor
December 2, 2019
Former representative Joe Sestak speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Former Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak drops presidential bid

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor
December 1, 2019
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