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Liam Halawith

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor

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Liam Halawith is a fifth-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 an Elections editor, Politics Editor, Summer Executive Editor, and reporter for the DI. Outside of the DI, Liam has interned at the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Southeast Iowa Union. This is his fourth year working for the DI.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to exit the Iowa State Capitol during the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. This was Reynolds seventh delivery of the Condition of the State address.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces grant proposal to transform rural health care

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
November 5, 2025
Ann Breeding poses for a portrait by her son’s memorial bench and tree outside her home in Bondurant, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Ann’s son, Daniel, died from an overdose at 29 years old five years ago on Nov. 1, 2020. Daniel Bailey suffered from substance abuse disorder for 12 years. On the back porch is a bench that reads “No longer by our side but forever in our hearts,” a tree planted in Daniel’s memory and a railroad crossing sign. One of Daniel’s best friends', Goose, who Daniel named his dog after, died in a train accident.

With cuts to Medicaid, health policy experts worry addiction care could suffer

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
November 4, 2025
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Trump administration says it will make partial SNAP payments this month

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
November 3, 2025
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Federal judge orders USDA to use contingency funding for SNAP during shutdown

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 31, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to exit the Iowa State Capitol during the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. This was Reynolds seventh delivery of the Condition of the State address.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces state donation match to support food banks following SNAP pause

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 30, 2025
U.S Rep. Randy Feenstra speaks at the MMM annual tailgate at Streb Construction on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. This tailgate, held by the representative of Iowa’s 1st congressional, allowed her and other republican representatives to speak to Iowans.

Randy Feenstra officially announces campaign for governor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 28, 2025
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.

Food pantries brace for surge as aid halts due to shutdown

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 23, 2025
Anna Peach and Delaney Behning, lead volunteers at The University of Iowa Food Pantry, stock shelves on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The food pantry has received an 89 percent increase in visits over the past year. It is located on the bottom floor of the Iowa Memorial Union.

Iowa HHS says food assistance recipients could be without benefits in November

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 19, 2025
Democratic senatorial candidate Jackie Norris from Des Moines, IA answers questions during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Norris has served as the White House Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama and currently serves as chair to the Des Moines Public School Board.

Des Moines Democrat Jackie Norris drops U.S. Senate bid

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 16, 2025
The Iowa Board of Regents begins open session at the University of Northern Iowa’s Maucker Union in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The board has overseen the University of Iowa, Iowa State, and the University of Northern Iowa for the last 116 years.

Faculty, graduate students’ unions oppose Iowa regent universities joining federal higher education compact

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 15, 2025
Logan Lyon fills up a combine at Martz Family Farms outside of Blue Grass, Iowa, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. The former president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is used to $10 soybean prices but said he’s economically hurt the most when the family has to purchase new machinery parts from overseas.

As Iowa soybean farmers continue a record harvest, a trade war with China spells financial hardship for farmers

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 14, 2025
Iowa Auditor of the State Rob Sand speaks during a town hall meeting at Field Day Brewing Co. in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sept. 4, 2025. This was a part of Rob Sand’s 100 Town Hall tour across Iowa.

State auditor to review Des Moines Public Schools following ICE arrest of former superintendent

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 14, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issues executive order requiring E-Verify, SAVE to confirm work authorization

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 8, 2025
Democratic senatorial candidate Jackie Norris from Des Moines, IA answers questions during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Norris has served as the White House Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama and currently serves as chair to the Des Moines Public School Board.

Senatorial hopeful Jackie Norris navigates political firestorm following arrest of Des Moines Public Schools superintendent by ICE

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 6, 2025
Iowa Sens. Claire Celsi, D-West Des Moines, and Janice Weiner, D-Iowa City, listen to a lawmaker during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Celsi started in the senate in 2019 and Weiner started in 2023.

Iowa Sen. Claire Celsi dies at 59

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 6, 2025
Iowa City Democrat and 1st District congressional candidate Christina Bohannon speaks at an Iowa Democratic Party Regional Hall of Fame Event hosted at Kalona Historical Village in Kalona, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Congressional candidates Christina Bohannon, Travis Terrell, and Taylor Wettach answered questions submitted by attendees before local organizers and volunteers were recognized for their efforts.

Iowa’s Democratic District 1 Congressional candidates pitch platform

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 5, 2025
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Coralville Democrat announces candidacy for U.S. Senate

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
October 4, 2025
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Federal government shuts down following impasse on health care funding

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 30, 2025
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks during Hinson’s campaign kickoff rally at the Radisson Hotel on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Rep. Hinson is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District after Sen. Joni Ernst announced she wouldn’t pursue re-election.

Hinson calls for federal investigation into Linn-Mar morning announcements containing LGBTQ+ topics

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 29, 2025
An attendee holds a flyer for during a rally at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Sep. 26, 2025. Community members gathered in protest against ICE’s arrest of Jorge Elieser Gonzlez Ochoa while working at Bread Garden in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11:00 a.m. Jorge’s family members, clergy, and elected leaders spoke at the rally.

Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts arrested by ICE Friday

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 26, 2025
Bread Garden Market and Bakery is seen during a rally at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Sep. 26, 2025. Community members gathered in protest against ICE’s arrest of Jorge Elieser Gonzlez Ochoa while working at Bread Garden in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11:00 a.m. Jorge’s family members, clergy, and elected leaders spoke at the rally.

Video shows Iowa City resident arrested by federal agents at Bread Garden Market

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 25, 2025
Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

State officials credit rising reading scores to new literacy law, expect future success in math curriculums

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 24, 2025
Rev. Sean McRoberts, 43 of Iowa City, the Director of Operations and Development at Scared Collective poses for a portrait at the Old Capitol in Iowa City, Iowa, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. McRoberts is a transgender non-binary person and transitioned six years ago.

Few protections remain for transgender Iowans following repeal of civil rights protections

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 23, 2025
The sun reflects off of the golden dome of the Iowa State Capitol. The Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner was held in Iowa’s capitol city of Des Moines, IA, on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Iowa HHS Director Kelly Garcia resigns, DIAL director to take her place

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 22, 2025
Nancy Dunkel, a regent, protests against the proposed appointees to the Advisory Council for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa during a meeting at the University of Northern Iowa’s Maucker Union in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Dunkel protested against the political balance, saying it had a strong bias to Republicans, and only 2 of the 26 appointees being women.

Iowa Board of Regents approved a state funding request for the rural medicine program

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 18, 2025
Robert Cramer, a regent, attends an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa’s Maucker Union in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Cramer was appointed to the board in 2023.

Iowa Board of Regents advanced appointments for UI Center for Intellectual Freedom advisory board

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 17, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, speaks during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Whitver addressed the issues of high taxes. “High taxes close schools and oppressive government chases residents to other states,” Whitver said. “People are voting with their feet and with their wallets. They're moving to low tax pro freedom states… We must improve our competitive advantage to attract new residents and create new career opportunities.”

Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver to retire, not seek reelection in 2026

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 16, 2025
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks during Hinson’s campaign kickoff rally at the Radisson Hotel on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Rep. Hinson is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District after Sen. Joni Ernst announced she wouldn’t pursue re-election.

Ashley Hinson kicks off Senate bid in Cedar Rapids

Liam Halawith and Genevieve DiChiara
September 14, 2025
Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green asks United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks a question at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023.

JoCo chair defies governor’s half-staff order following Charlie Kirk’s death

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 12, 2025

Iowa politicians react after GOP activist Charlie Kirk killed at Utah event

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 10, 2025
Iowa Auditor of the State Rob Sand speaks during a town hall meeting at Field Day Brewing Co. in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sept. 4, 2025. This was a part of Rob Sand’s 100 Town Hall tour across Iowa.

Rob Sand emphasizes bipartisanship in Johnson County town hall

Liam Halawith and Anna Mitchell
September 4, 2025
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson answers questions during an interview in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Ashley Hinson announces candidacy for open U.S. Senate seat

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 2, 2025
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.

Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst will not seek reelection

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
September 2, 2025
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 her support for DOGE and the closure of the Department of Education.

Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst expected not to run for reelection

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
August 29, 2025
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UI Health Care delays inpatient tower project due to federal health care spending cuts

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
August 28, 2025
Photo illustration.

Student loan caps leave future uncertain

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
August 26, 2025
Community members leave the the Davenport offices of Iowa's Congressional delegation on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Over 100 people gathered to protest the recent deportation of Pascual Pedro, a 20-year-old from West Liberty.

An onslaught of deportations hits Iowa communities

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
August 26, 2025
An audience member holds a sign at an Iowa Board of Regents meeting during public comment on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Regents approve new policy aimed at “indoctrination,” instead of anti-DEI, CRT policy

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
August 12, 2025
Community members hold up a Palestinian flag in solidarity during public comment at an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday Dec. 12, 2023.

IC City Council passes resolution to boycott investments in Israel

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
August 5, 2025
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague III reads the proclamations to start off the Iowa City Council meeting on April 15, 2025.

IC City Council moves to send local option sales tax to voters

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
August 5, 2025
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022. Johnson County and Iowa City are exploring the potential of a joint law enforcement facility.

IC Police respond to a shooting on East Court Street early Sunday morning

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
August 3, 2025
Demonstrators cheer at the UIowa, Erase Hate Not Our Communities Protest on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The demonstration was held in response to the University of Iowa’s plan to discontinue living learning communities on campus.

UI President Barbara Wilson releases campus-wide statement as second undercover video emerges

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
August 1, 2025
Rob Sand speaks during his 100 Town Halls Tour at College Green Park in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Sand has been serving as a democratic state auditor since 2019. In an investigation, Sand discovered that two Johnson County Conservation Department workers were misusing funds of a combined $94,000 in improper disbursements.

UI Professor found to make $300,000 in misallocated purchases for research

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 31, 2025
The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

UI employee claims to skirt DEI law in undercover Fox News clip

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 30, 2025
An installed art piece displays a poem by artist Marvin Bell on December 8, 2019 in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall. Iowa City was the first in the United States to be recognized as a "City of Literature" by UNESCO.

As U.S. withdrawals from UN cultural agency, Iowa City’s designation remains unchanged

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 24, 2025
Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

Iowa Board of Regents pulls controversial DEI teachings requirement from consideration at next board meeting

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 22, 2025
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin gives a fireside chat with Jeff Kaufmann during the Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA, on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks education, Iowa caucuses as 2028 rumors buzz

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 19, 2025
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy David Miles presents the thermal-vacuum chamber used for testing equipment for spaceflight during a visit to the University of Iowa by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on August 30, 2019. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

UI professor led mission to study sun’s impact on Earth’s magnetic field with satellite launching later this month

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 17, 2025
U.S President Donald Trump holds the HALT Fentanyl Act after signing, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

President Trump signs Grassley-led bill to combat the trafficking of fentanyl-related substances

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 17, 2025
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Ali Younes’ trial concluded, verdict to come later this year

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 13, 2025
Community members protest at the Davenport offices of Iowa's Congressional delegation on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Over 100 people gathered to protest the recent deportation of Pascual Pedro, a 20-year-old from West Liberty.

‘Bring him back:’ local activists call on Iowa Congressional delegation to bring back deported West Liberty man

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 10, 2025
Mazahir Salih, of the Centers for Workers Justice, speaks with community members before a campaign announcement for Ryan Hall on the east steps of the Old Capitol building on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Hall is a 24 year old student who is campaigning for a seat representing District B on City Council in the upcoming November election. Salih is also running for Council. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Center for Workers Justice to close following “several external threats”

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 10, 2025
An Iowa City Transit bus is seen on Madison street in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Ridership has been on the rise since a fare-free program was put into place

IC extending fare-free bus program into 2026

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 8, 2025
University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen in Iowa City Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

UIHC awarded $49.4 million in lawsuit against contractor that installed defective children’s hospital windows

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump makes his entrance during the America250 kick-off celebration at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Trump visits Iowa, Iowa’s congressional delegation votes for “big beautiful” reconciliation bill

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 3, 2025
Students walk past the famous "brain rock" on the busy T. Anne Cleary Walkway Wednesday Sep 6, 2017.

UI moves “Ridge and Furrow” sculpture to health sciences campus

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 1, 2025
Community members react to the New Life float during the 4thfest parade in Coralville on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Despite rain, hundreds of community members flocked to the parade. 4thfest continued into the night with vendors, concerts, and fireworks.

Former Coralville police chief Shane Kron to grand marshal 4thFest parade

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
July 1, 2025
Pro-Palestine protesters stand outside of Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds orders regent universities review antisemitism policies

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 30, 2025
The College of Nursing Building is seen on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Two UI College of Nursing programs recognized nationally for innovation

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 26, 2025
Iowa Board of Regents President Sherry Bates (left), University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson (second from left), and other University and healthcare faculty pose for portraits during a ribbon cutting event for the University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus inside the entrance lobby of the hospital on Friday, April 11, 2025. The North Liberty Hospital is set to open for patient care on Monday, April 28, 2025.

UI Orthopedics chair to step down only months after North Liberty campus opens

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 26, 2025
Councilor Megan Alter is pictured at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Iowa City City Councilor Megan Alter announces reelection campaign

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 24, 2025
President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn State's fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

President Trump to visit Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 3

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 24, 2025
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Three new cases of measles identified in Johnson County Thursday

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 19, 2025
The exhibit Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories, is seen at the Old Capitol Museum on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The exhibit is a part of a national nonprofit, The INTO LIGHT Project, and seeks to humanize the victims of overdose with sketched portraits, biographies, and pins. The exhibit will be open until December.

Iowa to receive $37.8 million in new opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 19, 2025
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, takes the floor during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Grassley was sworn in to be the 26th speaker of the house.

Iowa House Republicans clear hurdle to call for special session to override governor’s veto on eminent domain bill

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 17, 2025
Christina Bohannan addresses the crowd at her election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The race had yet to be called, but Bohannan eventually lost by only 799 votes after a recount.

Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan announces third challenge of Miller-Meeks

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 17, 2025
An audience member holds a sign at an Iowa Board of Regents meeting during public comment on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Regents alter proposal banning required classes that teach DEI, CRT following backlash

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 11, 2025
A blue tarp is seen on the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 21, 2023.

UI to renovate, expand Advanced Technologies Laboratory, Cambus maintenance facility

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 11, 2025
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UIHC to have “honest conversation about the feasibility” of new inpatient tower with looming federal funding cuts

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 11, 2025
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Case of measles confirmed in Johnson County, third case in Iowa

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 11, 2025
Beth Goetz introduces new Iowa Women's Basketball Head Coach Jan Jensen during an introductory press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Iowa athletics creates new “Flight Funds” in wake of House settlement

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor
June 10, 2025
A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the former North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.

Iowa approved for waiver limiting choices on food assistance

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 22, 2025
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Iowa Republicans vote for tax cuts; slashing Medicaid, food assistance spending

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 22, 2025
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.

Iowa lawmakers pass $9.425 billion budget after a week of overtime

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 15, 2025
Chair of the Iowa Higher Education Committee Taylor R. Collins speaks during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Collins has been serving as an Iowa State Representative since 2023.

Iowa lawmakers set eyes on higher education reform during legislative session

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 15, 2025
State Auditor Rob Sand speaks to the Iowa City community at City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. Sand recently released a report on Iowa nursing homes that pointed to high employee turnover rates and the failure to meet federal mandates on inspections of Medicare or Medicaid-certified nursing homes.

Rob Sand announces bid for governor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 12, 2025
The inner dome of the Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa Senate advances new draft of property tax reforms

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 7, 2025
Megan Dial-Lapcewich holds up Eddie, 3, in the kitchen of their home on May 3. Eddie utilized services through the Grant Wood AEA for speech therapy.

AEA transition to a fee-for-service model has left rural districts paying more

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
May 6, 2025
Chuy Renteria stands in the former DEI offices in the Old Capitol Mall on April 25. Renteria used to facilitate DEI training at the University of Iowa, but left his position because of anti-DEI rhetoric.

GOP targets DEI programs in higher education and government

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 29, 2025
Members of the House meet during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Iowa lawmakers release budget targets as they look to close session

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 28, 2025
The inner dome of the Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers have ‘bad blood’ with ticket bots

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith
April 28, 2025
Members of the House meet during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Iowa House lawmakers consider proposal to create “bottom up” model to spend state opioid settlement funds

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 23, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House approves bill requires 80 percent of UI College of medicine, dentistry students be Iowa residents

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 22, 2025
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.

As Trump’s DOGE shakes up the federal government, Iowa’s deep ties are laid bare

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 22, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Reynolds ordered flags across Iowa to be at half-staff amidst the death of Pope Francis.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds orders flags at half-staff following Pope Francis’ passing

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 21, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate gives final approval for bill allowing regent universities to sue accreditors

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
April 17, 2025
The inner dome of the Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate sends bill creating Center for Intellectual Freedom at UI to governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 15, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate advances bill requiring state agencies to submit proposals for opioid settlement funds

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 14, 2025
Iowa 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.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she will not run for reelection in 2026

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 11, 2025
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan on Wednesday, April 8, 2025. Hinson spoke about the House budget reconciliation bill and DOGE efficiency.

Q&A | U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks budget reconciliation, Department of Government Efficiency

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 9, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa Republicans support Trump’s move to close Department of Education

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 9, 2025
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley opposes Trump’s use of tariffs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 8, 2025
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
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
The interior of the Iowa State Capitol as seen during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Iowa lawmakers set sights on budget, tax policy after second legislative deadline

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 6, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs hands-free driving bill into law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 2, 2025
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City as seen on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Iowa City parent’s lawsuit dropped after Iowa Attorney General files to intervene

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
April 1, 2025
Members of the Iowa Senate interact during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House approves bill requiring law enforcement assist in immigration law enforcement

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith
March 26, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa House, Senate lawmakers advance property tax relief bill Wednesday

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 26, 2025
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