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Liam Halawith

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor

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Liam Halawith is a third-year student at the University of Iowa studying Journalism and Mass Communication and minoring in Public Policy. Before his role as Politics Editor Liam was a politics reporter for the DI. Outside of the DI Liam has interned at the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Southeast Iowa Union. This is his second year working for the DI.

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Harris for President Campaign Rally at West Allis Central High School in West Allis on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Harris has been backed by Iowas entire Democratic National Convention delegation.

Iowa Democrats back Kamala Harris ahead of DNC

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
July 23, 2024
Steve Smith and other food pantry volunteers help unload a Table to Table truck full of produce at the North Liberty Food Pantry in North Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

North Liberty Community Pantry looking to expand with increase in need

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
July 23, 2024
Voters cheer as Joe Biden concludes his campaign stop at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wis., on July 5, 2024. Biden officially announced his campaign suspension via social media on Sunday.

Iowa politicians react to President Joe Biden’s announcement to no longer seek reelection

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher and Liam Halawith
July 21, 2024
Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump delivers his nomination acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum. The final day of the RNC featured a keynote address by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Trump accepts nomination, recounts assassination attempt

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
July 19, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

IC City Council splits vote on license plate recognition ordinance

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
July 17, 2024
HUD Assistant Secretary Administrator Elizabeth de León Bhargava, Mayor Bruce Teague, and staff pose with the ceremonial check during a HUD Pro Housing grant press release held in Emma Harvat Hall in Iowa City Hall on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

IC navigates next steps for $3.75 million U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
July 16, 2024
Jul 15, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa Gop Chairman delivers a nominating speech for presidential nominee Donald Trump during the first day of the Republican National Convention. The RNC kicked off the first day of the convention with the roll call vote of the states. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

Iowa GOP Chair nominates former President Donald Trump at Republican National Convention

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
July 15, 2024
July 13, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Secret Service officers approach Fiserv Forum in preparation for the Republican National Convention. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

Iowa Republicans, Milwaukee prepare for Republican National Convention

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
July 14, 2024
Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The former president was shot on Saturday, July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally.

Iowa politicians react to reports of shots fired at Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
July 13, 2024
Iowa state representative Christina Bohannan speaks at a fundraising event for democratic candidates Liz Mathis and Christina Bohannan at the Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa. Mathis is pursuing a seat in Iowas 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House while Bohannan is pursuing a seat in Iowas 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House. Bohannan and Mathis spoke about polarization in politics, education, abortion rights, and healthcare at the event. Ive always thought that debate and compromise make us better and stronger as a country, Bohannan said. But what we have right now is not debate and compromise. Its extremism and chaos.

Two Iowa Democratic congressional candidates call for Biden to exit race

Mia O'Connor-Walker and Liam Halawith
July 11, 2024
Jordan Lee, 14, of Des Moines of East High School, holds a sign up at the March for Our Lives Demonstration during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The demonstration was held to call out lawmakers on the topic of gun violence following the school shooting in Perry, Iowa on Jan. 4.

Johnson County expands gun violence prevention initiatives while legislative measures stall

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
July 9, 2024
Fireworks explode over a carnival ride during the annual 4thFest in Coralville on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Coralville 4thFest returns with timeless fun

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
July 2, 2024
Outside Iowas Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Des Moines.

Iowa Supreme Court allows near-total abortion ban to go into effect

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
June 28, 2024
HUD Assistant Secretary Administrator Elizabeth de León Bhargava, Mayor Bruce Teague, and staff pose with the ceremonial check during a HUD Pro Housing grant press release held in Emma Harvat Hall in Iowa City Hall on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Iowa City awarded $3.75 million Housing and Urban Development grant for affordable housing

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
June 27, 2024
Iowa City Police car 988 design in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022.

UI students work to bring 988 decals to UIPD vehicles

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter
June 18, 2024
The Palestine flag waves during a three-day solidarity event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024. This demonstration was organized by the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine.

Pro-Palestinian protestors call on Board of Regents to divest from Israel

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
June 13, 2024
Attendees gather for a three-day solidarity event at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024. This demonstration was organized by the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine.

Iowa City protestors call for Biden to honor “red line”

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
June 8, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks overcomes right-wing primary challenge

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
June 5, 2024
Mandi Remington and supporters react to poll results during a watch party for Mandi Remington at The Green House in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Remington placed third overall, becoming the only non-incumbent in the democratic race to win a nomination.

Mandi Remington unseats incumbent Royceann Porter in Johnson County Board of Supervisors primary election

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
June 5, 2024
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst gives a speech at her ninth annual Roast and Ride fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Trump’s conviction remains rallying cry at Ernst’s annual Roast and Ride

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
June 2, 2024
A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo Board of Supervisors candidate forum discusses affordable housing, new jail

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 22, 2024
Contributed by Bob Conrad.

Former state lawmakers endorse Bob Conrad ahead of June 4 primary

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 17, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Former President Donald Trump won the caucuses in a dominant and early fashion with 51 percent support from Republicans while DeSantis trailed in second with 21 percent as of 11:15 p.m. Around 250 people showed up to listen to DeSantis. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Gov. Reynolds announces $17.5 million for opioid recovery programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 16, 2024
Mandi Remington speaks during a protest on the Pentacrest about the University’s removal of RVAP, the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Two JoCo Supervisors endorse Mandi Remington in Democratic supervisor primary

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 16, 2024
Police officers and sheriffs talking near disbanded pro-Palestine encampment at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Monday, May 6, 2024.

First pro-Palestine encampment on UI campus shut down by police

Sabine Martin and Liam Halawith
May 6, 2024
Demonstrators march towards the Iowa City Council Building during a rally in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. A couple hundred demonstrators gathered to protest a new Iowa law that permits state and local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws.

Over 250 march to IC City Hall to protest new Iowa immigration law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 1, 2024
State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Income tax cuts into law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 1, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a fundraiser for U.S. Representative Marionette Miller-Meeks on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Around 200 protesters gathered on the bridge outside the Marriott Courtyard where the fundraiser took place to criticize the speakers’ stance on Palestine.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits IC to support Miller-Meeks campaign

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 28, 2024
Oct 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., delivers remarks as Republican House lawmakers gather on the Capitol steps after electing Johnson to the speakership in Washington. Mandatory Credit: Eric Kayne-USA TODAY

House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit IC on Sunday, support Miller-Meeks

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 25, 2024
Photo Illustration by Carly Schrum

Iowa Republicans voice support for $95 billion foreign aid package, TikTok ban

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 24, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds publicly endorses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Gov. Kim Reynolds declares Monday ‘Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball Appreciation Day’

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 22, 2024
State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Iowa Legislature gaveled out Saturday, here’s a look at the state’s budget

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 20, 2024
A person exits the State Law Library during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 64 seats in the house and the Democrats have 36.

Bill to cut dozens of Iowa’s boards and commissions headed to governor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 19, 2024
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the annual Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law helping Boy Scout sexual abuse survivors

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 19, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House lawmakers approve raise for statewide elected officials

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 18, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

With adjournment around the corner, Iowa lawmakers consider tax overhaul

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 18, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Former President Donald Trump won the caucuses in a dominant and early fashion with 51 percent support from Republicans while DeSantis trailed in second with 21 percent as of 11:15 p.m. Around 250 people showed up to listen to DeSantis. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Senate gives final approval of governor’s literacy bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 17, 2024
A fumbled rollout of a new financial aid form leaves FAFSA completion rates low

A fumbled rollout of a new financial aid form leaves FAFSA completion rates low

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 16, 2024
Iowa Board of Regents President of Pro Tem Sherry Bates listens to a speaker during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Regent survey shows better attitudes toward free speech on campus

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 16, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers send teacher gun bill to governor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 15, 2024
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen delivers a speech during the 2023 State of the Judiciary at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Christensen addressed a lack of court reporters during her speech. “For the past few years, the judicial branch has become increasingly concerned about the growing imbalance between the number of court reporters retiring and the even fewer number of people becoming interested in the profession,” Christensen said.

Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments on state abortion ban Thursday

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 11, 2024
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst answers questions during an interview at the Russel Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Ernst aims to step up in Senate Republican leadership

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 10, 2024
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst answers questions during an interview at the Russel Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Q&A | U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst speaks on FAFSA, bid for No. 3 spot in Senate leadership

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 10, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Former President Donald Trump won the caucuses in a dominant and early fashion with 51 percent support from Republicans while DeSantis trailed in second with 21 percent as of 11:15 p.m. Around 250 people showed up to listen to DeSantis. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law allowing state, local police to enforce illegal entry law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 10, 2024
Iowa politicians react to Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan

Iowa politicians react to Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 9, 2024
The south wing of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks, Hinson don’t support move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 9, 2024
A barn stands by a cornfield near American Legion Road in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Farm bill not on the docket, Grassley advocates for “more farm in farm bill”

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 8, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa House sends postpartum coverage expansion to governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 3, 2024
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.

Reynolds signs bill to repeal gender balance on Iowa’s boards and commissions

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 3, 2024
Iowa’s NCAA No. 1 170-pound Kylie Welker and Iowa’s NCAA No. 4 143-pound Ella Schmit celebrate during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa House, Gov. Reynolds recognizes Iowa women’s wrestling national championship title

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 3, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Politics Notebook | McKenzie Snow confirmed as Iowa Department of Education Director

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 2, 2024
University of Iowa professor Michael Flatté speaks during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Flatté spoke against the proposal to move the computer science department into the Iowa advanced technology labs.

While tuition prices climb, lawmakers ponder solutions

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 2, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds publicly endorses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds deploys Iowa State Patrol, Iowa National Guard to the border

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 28, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds opens the Faith and Freedom Presidential Town Hall at the Iowa Events Center on Sept. 16, 2023. The event had ten Republican candidates speak for a crowd of over 1,000. Reynolds spoke to the audience about her work on changing laws around abortion and gender-affirming care.

Reynolds signs Area Education Agency, teacher pay increase bill into law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 27, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Former President Donald Trump won the caucuses in a dominant and early fashion with 51 percent support from Republicans while DeSantis trailed in second with 21 percent as of 11:15 p.m. Around 250 people showed up to listen to DeSantis. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Senate sends Area Education Agency reform bill to the governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 26, 2024
Paula Scanlan, former teammate of transgender athlete Lia Thomas, speaks during a Young American’s for Freedom sponsored event at Iowa Memorial Union’s Black Box theatre on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Former UPenn swimmer Paula Scanlan lectures at UI

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
March 25, 2024
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, looks over documents during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Grassley has been in the house since 2007.

House Republicans pass Area Education Agency overhaul omnibus in party-line vote

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 21, 2024
Polling booths at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2020. Few voters came as the evening approached 7:00 PM.

Round Two: Student voters disappointed in 2024 election candidates

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
March 19, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds responds to a question asked by a reporter at a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

Iowa Senate passes Area Education Agency overhaul

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith
March 18, 2024
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, looks over documents during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Grassley has been in the house since 2007.

Some of Iowa governor’s priorities, big bills nixed in legislative funnel

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 17, 2024
Greg Ruth drinks a Climbing Kites cannabis infused sparkling water at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Iowa House passes bill to regulate the amount of THC in consumable hemp products

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 12, 2024
Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Ernst to seek No. 3 spot in Senate Republican leadership

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 11, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Iowa’s federal lawmakers respond to President Biden’s State of The Union

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 8, 2024
Sunlight shines through windows before during the “No Eminent Domain! No Carbon Pipelines!” Rally at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy did not qualify for the Republican presidential debate in Iowa later that night.

Iowa House passes bill to make ‘smuggling’ undocumented immigrants a new crime

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 7, 2024
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, looks over documents during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Grassley has been in the house since 2007.

Iowa House passes bill to increase penalties for killing ‘unborn person’

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 7, 2024
State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Bipartisan teacher pay bump passes in Iowa House

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 7, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds publicly endorses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds shifts support to former President Donald Trump

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 6, 2024
Nikki Haley speaks during a watch party for the Iowa caucuses at the Marriott on Jordan Creek Pkwy in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Haley was optimistic and encouraged caucus-goers that America needs a new leader besides Joe Biden or Donald Trump

Nikki Haley drops presidential campaign

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 6, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa House passes bill to allow felons to run for federal office

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 5, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Joe Biden crowned winner in Iowa Democratic caucuses

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 5, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after the senior recognition during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Iowa’s federal delegation honors Caitlin Clark’s new record

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 5, 2024
Chasten Buttigieg speaks with CBS News correspondent David Begnaud at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival, August 12. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

UI Lecture Committee to host Chasten Buttigieg

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 4, 2024
State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Iowa Poll finds majority of Iowans support Area Education Agencies

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 3, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa Republicans plan to reform Area Education Agencies passes House vote

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 1, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Religious freedom bill on its way to governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 29, 2024
The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Higher education overhaul passes Iowa House

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 29, 2024
The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Iowa House Republicans approve bill to arm teachers

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 29, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa House debates educational quality, standards late Wednesday night

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 29, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

‘Meet Baby Olivia’ could be coming to Iowa schools under Iowa House bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 28, 2024
The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate passes bill to regulate packaging for meat alternatives

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 27, 2024
Vince Everett Ellison holds up a photo of Iowa City activist graffiti during a guest lecture at the IMU on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Ellison is a conservative speaker invited by YAF who opposes DEI and abortion. Two dozen protesters played a “bingo board” made out of Ellison’s talking points.

Iowa YAF brings Vince Everett Ellison to IMU, protesters raise money for reproductive health care

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
February 27, 2024
State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House lawmakers advance amended teacher pay proposal

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
February 26, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House Republicans approved 3 percent increase in school funding

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
February 22, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Iowa House names Feb. 22 ‘Caitlin Clark Day’

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 22, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowans speak on House Area Education Agency reform

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 21, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Senate lawmakers pass bill to ‘swiftly’ end ‘bad blood’ ticket hoarding

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 21, 2024
The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate lawmakers advance bill creating state legal vape registry

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 21, 2024
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, looks over documents during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Grassley has been in the house since 2007.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate Republicans approve ‘religious freedom’ bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 20, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Death penalty, library bill among bills nixed by funnel deadline

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 20, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate passes bill to expand postpartum medicaid services

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 20, 2024
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Reynolds’ income tax cut advances in Senate

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 19, 2024
A person exits the State Law Library during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 64 seats in the house and the Democrats have 36.

Governor’s legislative priorities dominate funnel week

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 18, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa House Area Education Agency overhaul advances

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 15, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers advance supplemental state aid proposal

Liam Halawith and Natalie Miller
February 15, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The session will end on April 28.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate Republicans advance bill to allow state departments to hire private auditors

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 14, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa lawmakers advance Governor’s cuts to boards and commissions, mergers

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 14, 2024
A person exits the State Law Library during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 64 seats in the house and the Democrats have 36.

Iowa lawmakers advance governor’s K-12 teacher reading literacy bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
February 13, 2024
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