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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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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. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

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 26, 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 10, 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
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday,Oct.15,2020.

ICCSD develops toolkit for teaching sensitive topics in a politically charged time

October 21, 2020
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Billing company for Iowa school districts experienced data security incident

October 20, 2020
Iowa City Community School District sign. As seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Students take virtual classes from teachers across the district

October 18, 2020
Communications Studies Professor and Department Chair Kembrew McLeod dances in a viral TikTok video that has garnered over 730,000 likes, showing the professor challenging University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld to a dance battle. President Harreld has yet to comment on or accept the dance battle from Professor McLeod.

UI professor’s dance challenge to Harreld goes viral

October 15, 2020
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

School libraries go quiet amid COVID-19

October 13, 2020
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Acknowledging the homelands of tribal nations where the University of Iowa resides

October 11, 2020
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Iowa City schools invest thousands into COVID-19 mitigation

October 7, 2020
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

First-year teachers enter the profession under unique circumstances

October 6, 2020
Elementary students do their school work at a community nest in the Coralville Recreation Center on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. This community nest evolved from four Before and After School programs in Coralville through Coralville Parks and Recreation. They will be adding more sites this week, with about 72 students signed up to participate. “We have so many families that had reached out and said we don’t know what we’re going to do,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Sherri Proud.

NEST community offers support to Iowa City students learning English from home

October 1, 2020
Mayor Bruce Teague gives opening remarks during a listening post about community policing in Hubbard Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Hosted by Iowa City Council, USG President Connor Wooff was in attendance, as well as ICPD Captain Denise Brotherton and UIPD Captain Mark Bullock. Conversation focused on improving mental health response instead of calling police officers and reducing police presence in the dorms. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Student government partners with city council for listening post on community policing

September 26, 2020
The Hawk the Vote website is seen on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

University of Iowa, local civic engagement orgs to host a virtual voter-engagement summit

September 24, 2020
A tent stands in the courtyard at Regina school 2050 Rochester Ave. It serves as outdoor classroom and cafeteria. As seen on Monday, Sept.21,2020

Regina teachers bring students outside for fresh air, masks breaks

September 22, 2020
Elementary students do their school work at a community nest in the Coralville Recreation Center on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. This community nest evolved from four Before and After School programs in Coralville through Coralville Parks and Recreation. They will be adding more sites this week, with about 72 students signed up to participate. “We have so many families that had reached out and said we don’t know what we’re going to do,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Sherri Proud.

Programs and parents work to help Iowa City students learn virtually

September 20, 2020
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Iowa City Community School District to adopt hybrid learning model

September 18, 2020
Masks, and sanitizer, and tissues are seen available in the Pomerantz Center on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

The cost of University of Iowa COVID-19 preparations

September 15, 2020
The September 15th sickout information form is seen on Monday, September 14th, 2020. To protest the reopening of in person classes at the University, another sickout is being coordinated alongside Iowa Sate University on September 15th.

Second sickout brings UI and Iowa State together

September 15, 2020
Instructor Rachel Cole teaches a Strong by Zumba class at the CRWC on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.

UI Recreation Services provides group fitness from a distance

September 13, 2020
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