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Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter

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Natalie Dunlap is a political reporter at The Daily Iowan. She previously worked as a news reporter covering lower education. She is a first year University of Iowa student majoring in journalism.

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The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Education free speech bill passes Iowa Senate unanimously, heads to Gov. Kim Reynolds

May 5, 2021
No, Sen. Joni Ernst did not say liberals wanted to ban lasagna

No, Sen. Joni Ernst did not say liberals wanted to ban lasagna

April 29, 2021
Photo of Micah Broekemeier. Contributed.

UI undergrad running for Johnson County Board of Supervisors as a Republican candidate

April 28, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

The facts behind funding Iowa’s public universities

April 25, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. He serves as the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sen. Chuck Grassley reacts to Chauvin verdict, speaks on Congress’s role in police reform

April 21, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley addresses the crowd during a rally for Vice President Mike Pence at the Des Moines International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Vice President Pence discussed several topics including religion, Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and the importance of voting. The election is in five days. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Grassley’s fundraising emails sound the alarm for donations, senator says he is still considering reelection

April 20, 2021
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Bill to freeze funding for regents universities passed through state House Appropriations Committee

April 12, 2021
The Iowa Republican Party chairman Jeff Kaufmann speaks to the audience during the Iowa GOP's America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. President Donald Trump was the special guest for the event.

Top Republican officials in Iowa condemned Rita Hart’s contest in the U.S. House

March 25, 2021
Democratic candidate Rita Hart speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Lawyer for Rita Hart said he expects lawmakers will follow will of voters

March 23, 2021
The Old Capital in Iowa City is seen during a vigil on Sunday, March 21 to honor the victims of the Atlanta shootings and advocate for Asian American rights and equity.

Hundreds attend AAPI student-hosted vigil honoring Atlanta shooting victims

March 21, 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.

Bill prohibiting ‘divisive concepts’ in DEI training passes Iowa House along party lines

March 16, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Sen. Joni Ernst proposes several bills to increase transparency in government

March 15, 2021
A crowd of protesters followed by a group of supporting vehicles travels west on Burlington Street towards downtown Iowa City during a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Saturday, June 13.

Bill increasing penalties for protesters passes Iowa Senate on party lines

March 10, 2021
Daily Iowan Managing Editor Caleb McCullough poses for a portrait on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the DI newsroom.

Caleb McCullough selected as The Daily Iowan’s next editor

March 9, 2021
UI sophomore Caitlin Bradley poses for a portrait on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Adler Journalism Building.

College students accounted for in latest COVID-19 relief package

March 7, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks during Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice on Capitol Hill 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. (Patrick Semansky/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

COVID-19 relief bill passes Senate without support from Chuck Grassley or Joni Ernst

March 6, 2021
U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Sen. Chuck Grassley hopes to amend COVID-19 relief bill to include aid for farmers

March 3, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020.

‘I got up at four o’clock like I do six times a week and jogged two miles:’ Chuck Grassley to announce potential Senate run by this fall

February 24, 2021
A single user bathroom is seen in the Main Library on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. A full list of all single user bathrooms at the University of Iowa can be found online.

Bills that target transgender Iowans pass first legislative hurdles, lawmakers say it’s unlikely to advance

February 23, 2021
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack speaks in favor of Hillary Clinton in Cedar Rapids on, Monday Jan 4, 2016. Tom Vilsack is an Iowa democrat that has served in office since 2009. (Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa delegation congratulates Tom Vilsack on confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

February 23, 2021
Ashley Hinson’s border wall criticism hits mark but blanket amnesty jab misses

Ashley Hinson’s border wall criticism hits mark but blanket amnesty jab misses

February 17, 2021
STEM teacher Bennett Brown recently resigned from teaching at Iowa City Southeast Junior High School because of state legislation requiring an in-person option learning starting February 15. Brown stands outside of Southeast Junior High School on February 13, 2021.

‘I feel completely disregarded as a pawn in the partisan politics at the Statehouse’: Educators respond to in-person learning requirements

February 14, 2021
Nikole Hannah-Jones speaking with the university lecture committee in a virtual setting on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020. Nikole spoke on her 1619 project about the continuing history of American slavery.

Proposed Iowa House bill would bar funding from schools teaching the 1619 Project

February 14, 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. Reynolds tours new mental health and crisis center in Iowa City

February 11, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill requiring option for full in-person learning

January 29, 2021
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

State Senate District 41 stays red in special election

January 27, 2021
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Miller-Meeks tells House to dismiss Hart’s contest of IA-02 election

January 21, 2021
The facts behind Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

The facts behind Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

January 12, 2021
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks with reporters on a Zoom call Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. She outlined her priorities for the upcoming legislative session, including her intention to shelve the Invest in Iowa Act, her signature legislation proposed in 2020.

Reynolds won’t reintroduce Invest in Iowa Act in upcoming legislative session

January 7, 2021
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Iowa City schools reforming discipline practices

December 6, 2020
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Iowa City schools plan to keep virtual option available for students after pandemic ends

December 3, 2020
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The numbers behind this year’s closest Congressional race

November 30, 2020
Iowa City Community School District sign. As seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Iowa City Community School District extends 100 percent online learning period

November 24, 2020
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University of Iowa professor offers students Thanksgiving meals

November 21, 2020
Photo of Dasia Taylor and friends, wearing her Vibe Tribe custom apparel. Contributed by Caroline Barker.

Iowa City West senior Dasia Taylor launches apparel shop

November 18, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds reiterates need for new mitigations, gives updates on treatment, prisons cases

November 17, 2020
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Iowa City schools look to provide mental health resources while protecting physical health

November 16, 2020
In this diptych, Iowa State Sen. Marinette Miller-Meeks is seen on April 9, 2019 and Democratic candidate Rita Hart are seen Sept. 26, 2020.

Trailing by 47 votes, the Rita Hart campaign requests recount

November 12, 2020
The Tippie College of Business is seen on Monday, January 27th, 2020.

Advisers help first year students adjust to college virtually

November 11, 2020
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Miller-Meeks and Hart see-saw lead again in 2nd District race

November 10, 2020
Iowa City Community School District sign. As seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Iowa City Schools plan to move 100 percent off-site on for two weeks beginning Monday

November 11, 2020
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday,Oct.15,2020.

Iowa City School District petitions state to move classes online for two weeks

November 9, 2020
Secretary of State Paul Pate addresses members of the media at the Kim Reynolds watch party at the Hilton in Des Moines on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018.

Iowa Secretary of State calls for hand audit of precinct results in too-close-to-call Iowa 2nd District race

November 6, 2020
U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks approaches the stage at the Riverside Casino after winning the election against her opponent, D. Rita Hart, Tuesday night.

Iowa’s 2nd District race is uncalled and separated by less than 300 votes, what happens next?

November 4, 2020
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks holds razor-thin lead over Rita Hart in 2nd District

November 4, 2020
Democratic Candidate for Congress Rita Hart talking to the University of Iowa Students students on the Iowa City Ped All on October 31 2020. Iowa City is Hart’s first stop on her ‘Get Out The Vote’ tour and she thanks the volunteers for encouraging people to vote in the upcoming election.

Three days before the election, Rita Hart visits with University of Iowa students in Iowa City

October 31, 2020
The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

Tippie dean search: University of Iowa business college holds its first forum after relaunching search with candidate Paolo Volpin

October 29, 2020
Tara Armstrong is seen on the Pentacrest on October 14, 2020. Armstrong got a mastectomy in 2013 in order to prevent breast cancer. However, the breast implants she received immediately after ended up causing another type of cancer—Active Multiple Myeloma.

Women who explanted their breast implants warn others of possible complications

October 27, 2020
Buffy Quintero poses for a portrait. Quintero has been teaching in the district for 8years and teachers art classes to elementary school students in both online and hybrid formats. (Contributed)

Iowa City teacher named elementary Art Educator of the Year

October 27, 2020
Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Criteria and process for applying for P3 grants to be released later this semester

October 22, 2020
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