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Natalie Dunlap, News Editor

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Natalie Dunlap is a News Editor at The Daily Iowan. She previously worked as a News Reporter covering lower education, and then worked as a Politics Reporter. In fall she will be the Politics Editor. She is a rising sophomore at the University of Iowa, majoring in journalism and minoring in gender, women's, and sexuality studies.

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Jon Green stands at the bar with his girlfriend of three years, Eleanore Taft, as they wait for polls to close on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Green won the special election for Johnson County Supervisor with 66.1 percent of the vote, according to the unofficial election night results.

[Photo] Democrat Jon Green wins supervisor seat in Johnson County special election

June 8, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley speaks with reporters outside of Iowa City High School after a Q&A session with students on June 2, 2021.

[Photo] Senator Chuck Grassley speaks with Iowa City High students

June 2, 2021
Board of Regents approves tuition raises, welcomes President Wilson

Board of Regents approves tuition raises, welcomes President Wilson

July 28, 2021
The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

Iowa City City Council votes not to approve Hickory Trail Estates

July 28, 2021
Iowa State Sen. Liz Mathis talks with media during Iowa House Rep. Christina Bohannon’s birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Democratic State Senator Liz Mathis running for U.S. Congress

July 27, 2021
Police investigating reported shots fired in Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall

Police investigating reported shots fired in Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall

July 25, 2021
South Dakota governor is not immediately working towards putting prayer in schools

South Dakota governor is not immediately working towards putting prayer in schools

July 22, 2021
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer addresses the audience during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and give speeches.

Former U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer announces bid for U.S. Senate

July 22, 2021
Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses the crowd during The Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Former Vice President Pence visits Iowa at Family Leadership Summit, celebrates limiting access to abortion

July 18, 2021
The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

UI President Barbara Wilson begins tenure at university

July 14, 2021
Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

State Supreme Court case regarding P3 is win for accountability in Iowa, Auditor says

July 9, 2021
No, Iowa’s ‘Back the Blue Act’ does not criminalize wearing the image of the U.S. flag on towels or swimsuits

No, Iowa’s ‘Back the Blue Act’ does not criminalize wearing the image of the U.S. flag on towels or swimsuits

July 6, 2021
Spectators watch fireworks from a Hy-Vee parking lot in Coralville on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

After hiatus, Coralville 4th Fest returns with new spark

June 29, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks during the final session of the “Speak Up, Speak Out” series at Mercer Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mayor Bruce Teague invited community members to voice their thoughts and frustrations.

Mazahir Salih endorses Shawn Harmsen for Iowa City City Council, won’t seek reelection

June 23, 2021
Attendees at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders get their food on June 19, 2021.

Iowa Freedom Riders, community celebrate Juneteenth

June 20, 2021
Steve Schornhorst, the construction manager on the Shelter House’s board, helps build some walls for The 501 Project at a volunteer build before the ceremony on Thursday.

Shelter House to provide 36 single adult housing units at The 501 Project

June 17, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa approves seven projects for P3 funding

June 17, 2021
Iowa moms who attended bill signing shared false information related to pandemic, connected to QAnon-affiliated people

Iowa moms who attended bill signing shared false information related to pandemic, connected to QAnon-affiliated people

June 11, 2021
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

State Board of Regents free speech committee discusses syllabus statements, First Amendment training

June 2, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley speaks with reporters outside of Iowa City High School after a Q&A session with students on June 2, 2021.

Senator Chuck Grassley speaks with Iowa City High students

June 2, 2021
School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Republican JoCo supervisor candidate Phil Hemingway holds meet and greet in Iowa City neighborhood.

May 27, 2021
Johnson County Supervisor candidate Jon Green (left) speaks with Senate candidate Dave Muhlbauer (right) on the patio behind George's Buffet in Iowa City. Photo courtesy of Adam Schantz, Muhlbauer's campaign manager.

Dave Muhlbauer stops in Iowa City on the Senate campaign trail

May 26, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Subject in custody after threatening others with a knife at UIHC emergency room

May 26, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Democrat David Muhlbauer launches Senate campaign

May 24, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

International travel to resume following pre-pandemic guidelines for faculty and staff

May 24, 2021
Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson takes over after the previous University of Iowa President, Bruce Harreld, held office for just over five years.

Board of Regents lifts state of emergency

May 20, 2021
Fourth year student Ethan Fobbe receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

UI announces new mask guidelines, face masks not required if fully vaccinated

May 19, 2021
Sikowis Nobiss speaks at a protest for Palestine on May 15, 2021.

Protesters show solidarity with Palestine on Nakba Day

May 15, 2021
Joceyln Roof poses for a portrait at the Pentacrest on Tuesday, May 5, 2021.

Graduating founder of Hawk the Vote helped evolve civic engagement for the pandemic

May 11, 2021
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.

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
Contributed.

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
Contributed

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
Contributed.

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
Contributed.

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
Contributed.

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
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

Class of 2024 sees decrease in enrollment

September 10, 2020
Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

UI rhetoric department is using old fashion communication to solve a novel problem

September 10, 2020
Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Students, instructors, pick up the phone to call in sick, demand virtual learning

September 2, 2020
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