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Natalie Dunlap

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor

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Natalie Dunlap is the Assistant Digital Editor at The Daily Iowan. She is the host and producer of the Above the Fold news podcast. She has previously worked as a news reporter, news editor, politics reporter, politics editor, and digital producer for the DI. She is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in English and gender, women’s, and sexuality studies. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting while listening to pop culture podcasts.

All content by Natalie Dunlap
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Gov. Reynolds signs public education funding bill into law

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
February 17, 2022
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Bettendorf business owner Kyle Kuehl will challenge Miller-Meeks in the 1st Congressional District for the Republican nomination in the upcoming 2022 election.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks named Republican leader on Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
February 17, 2022
State Representative Dave Jacoby (D- Coralville) answered questions at a Johnson County Legislative Forum held by The Daily Iowan at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Questions were asked by The Daily Iowan staff and the general public, ranging from issues of public education funding and curriculum to state and federal COVID-19 response.

Rep. Jacoby seeking reelection

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
February 1, 2022
Iowa gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear talks to students about her policies in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. One of her main points was to try to improve Iowa’s retention of young citizens for the future. “This state is not living up to the expectation that it should be putting people first and providing for regular day Iowans.”

Gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear says keeping college grads in Iowa is a campaign priority

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 26, 2022
Johnson County Democrats going virtual for 2022 caucus

Johnson County Democrats going virtual for 2022 caucus

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 26, 2022
Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, speaks on the chamber floor on Jan. 11, 2022.

Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls tests positive for COVID-19

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 16, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Reynolds proposes 4 percent flat tax, workforce package in Condition of the State

Natalie Dunlap, Lauren White, and Rylee Wilson
January 11, 2022
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley and Senate President Jake Chapman applaud Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds during the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Reynolds’ new school rules

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 11, 2022
Johnson County Democratic Sen. Joe Bolkcom addresses media access in the Senate Chamber during the second day of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During his speech, Bolkcom compared media access to coverage of a basketball game. “Can you imagine if Gary Dolphin had to call the Iowa men's basketball game from the popcorn stand at Carver-Hawkeye Arena?”

Johnson County senators blast Republican press policy

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 11, 2022
Adam Zabner is seen with Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. (Courtesy of Adam Zabner)

Adam Zabner announces campaign for Iowa House seat

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 5, 2022
Iowa Senator Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, speaks at a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa legislators say workforce issues a top priority for upcoming session

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 4, 2022
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds responds to a reporter's question at a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Lawmakers push for more transparency on school curriculum ahead of legislative session

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
January 4, 2022
Elinor Levin, Iowa House of Representative candidate for District 89, poses for a portrait at Encounter Cafe in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Democrat Elinor Levin looking to bring new ideas to Iowa Statehouse

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
December 13, 2021
Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Auditor Rob Sand running for reelection, rules out gubernatorial bid

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
December 7, 2021
University of Iowa senior Dylan Harvey poses for a portrait on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

UI student Dylan Harvey launches Iowa House campaign

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
December 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.

Grassley says he’ll respect SCOTUS’s decision as it hears arguments in Mississippi abortion case

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
December 1, 2021
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st congressional district during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Miller-Meeks said a goal is to win by more than six votes in 2022 after defeating Rita Hart by a slim margin in the 2020 general election. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Miller-Meeks endorsed by other Republican members of Iowa’s congressional delegation

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 19, 2021
President Barbara Wilson meets with Iowa’s Congressional delegation

President Barbara Wilson meets with Iowa’s Congressional delegation

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 17, 2021
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Bettendorf business owner Kyle Kuehl will challenge Miller-Meeks in the 1st Congressional District for the Republican nomination in the upcoming 2022 election.

Gov. Reynolds endorses Rep. Miller-Meeks’ reelection campaign

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 15, 2021
Candidate for the U.S. Congress and state Rep. Christina Bohannan, D-Iowa City, addresses supporters on Nov. 14, ahead of door knocking.

Congressional candidate Bohannan gathers supporters to door knock 

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 14, 2021
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, and Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufmann say their goodbyes to the Wilton crowd on November 12, 2021

Kaufmann Harvest Festival hosts Sen. Tom Cotton

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 13, 2021
Former Republican Iowa Representative David Young speaks at the Future of the Republican Party event in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.

Former Rep. David Young visits UI, talks future of Republican Party

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 10, 2021
Contributed by Kyle Kuehl

UI graduate running for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 10, 2021
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st congressional district during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Miller-Meeks said a goal is to win by more than six votes in 2022 after defeating Rita Hart by a slim margin in the 2020 general election. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Rep. Miller-Meeks will seek reelection in 1st District

Natalie Dunlap and Rylee Wilson
November 10, 2021
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Hinson talked about the Iowa practicality she brings to Washington D.C.

Fact Check | Tax increases in Build Back Better aimed at the wealthy, but too early to tell full effects

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 8, 2021
State Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, speaks on the first day of the 2019 Iowa legislative session Jan. 14, 2019.

Rep. Mary Mascher not seeking reelection to Iowa House

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 8, 2021
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Grassley says national results from Tuesday’s elections are encouraging

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 3, 2021
A couple dozen students protested against former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to the University of Iowa.

UI students demonstrate outside Pence speech

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
November 1, 2021
City Councilwoman Janice Weiner accepts a ballet from a voter during early voting polls at the Old Capitol Mall on Oct. 26, 2021. The opportunity to vote early and in person started on Oct. 13, 2021.

Satellite voting sees changes as result of new Iowa voting legislature

Natalie Dunlap and Kate Perez
October 31, 2021
From left, Iowa state Sen. Liz Mathis, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-Iowa, Rep. Ashley Hinson R-Iowa, and state Rep. Christina Bohannan.

Midterm campaigns ramping up one year out

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 31, 2021
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony at the North Liberty University of Iowa hospitals and clinics construction site on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

Reynolds signs vaccine exemption and unemployment benefit bill into law, joins lawsuit against vaccine mandates

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 29, 2021
Members of the Iowa senate take part in the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa Legislature approves second set of redistricting maps

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 28, 2021
Former Rep. Dave Loebsack reflects on career in Congress in conversation on future of Democratic Party

Former Rep. Dave Loebsack reflects on career in Congress in conversation on future of Democratic Party

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 14, 2021
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson, CEO of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Suresh Gunasekaran, Board of Regents President Mike Richards, and others break ground with shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony at the North Liberty University of Iowa hospitals and clinics construction site on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

UIHC breaks ground on North Liberty facility

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 14, 2021
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to attendants at the annual Reagan Dinner in Johnson County.

Iowa Democrats file ethics complaint against Rep. Miller-Meeks

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 11, 2021
An attendee poses with three corn dogs prior to Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Two venders were in charge of feeding the thousands of attendees that showed up for Trump’s rally.

Trump supporters on 2024, policy concerns

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 10, 2021
Former President Donald Trump greets Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, after endorsing the senator on Saturday night.

In Des Moines rally, Trump pushes election misinformation

Natalie Dunlap and Lauren White
October 9, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session.

Former Iowa Representative enters U.S. Senate race

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 8, 2021
The Iowa Senate gavels in and begins a special session on redistricting maps on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Iowa Senate rejects first legislative and congressional maps

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 5, 2021
Members of the Iowa senate take part in the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Special redistricting session approaches, elected officials tout Iowa’s process

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
October 3, 2021
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Sen. Chuck Grassley will seek an eighth term

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 24, 2021
Iowa state Senator Zach Wahls takes notes during a discussion series on Free Speech and Social Media hosted by the state Board of Regents, the University of Iowa Public Policy Center, and the UI College of Law on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

UI series on state and national policy issues begins with conversation on free speech online, features Sens. Sinclair, Wahls

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 22, 2021
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses a crowd on Sept. 18 at her inaugural tailgate, where she criticized President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for millions of workers, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the border crisis.

Rep. Miller-Meeks launches reelection campaign with support of fellow veteran Sen. Cotton

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 18, 2021
Fact Check | Christina Bohannan does not want to abolish law enforcement

Fact Check | Christina Bohannan does not want to abolish law enforcement

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 17, 2021
The first plan for Iowa's Congressional Districts from the Iowa Legislative Services Agency. (source: Iowa Legislative Services Agency)

Johnson County slated for 1st Congressional District in first redistricting plan

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 16, 2021
Andrew Dunn, an undergraduate political science student, stands at the Old Capitol.

UI student running for Iowa House

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 15, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening.

Iowa legislature called for special redistricting session

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 14, 2021
The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Rep. Miller-Meeks pushes for veteran mental health hearing, crisis line improvements

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 12, 2021
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers a speech during The Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 16, 2021. Members of the crowd cheered when Gov. Reynolds brought up legislation that banned mask mandates in public schools.

Iowa Republicans blast Biden’s vaccine mandate

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
September 10, 2021
RISE at Riverfront Crossing on Linn St is seen on October 26 2020.

Iowa City population likely undercounted in census because of COVID-19 disruptions

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
August 31, 2021
Iowa Rep. Christina Bohannan encourages event-goers to support equal voting rights on stage during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Congressional candidate and state Rep. Christina Bohannan

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
August 30, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the road to the 2022 elections comes through Iowa.

Rep. Ashley Hinson announces reelection campaign, with support of Iowa Republicans, Sen. Ted Cruz

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
August 28, 2021
Iowa House Representative Christina Bohannon gives a speech during her birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI law professor Christina Bohannan announces bid for Congress

Natalie Dunlap and Rylee Wilson
August 24, 2021
Former secretary of state candidate Deidre DeJear speaks during a town hall event for Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. at the IMU on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Harris is running for president in the 2020 election.

Deidre DeJear second Democrat to enter Iowa’s gubernatorial race

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor
August 15, 2021
Junior Adam Kroll receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Johnson County reaches substantial transmission, masks required in Iowa City’s public buildings beginning Friday

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
August 5, 2021
The Iowa City Community School District school board look over a draft of their health and safety guidance plan for the upcoming school year at a special board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. In the draft, the school board addresses the district’s approach to COVID for the 2021-2022 school year. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

ICCSD exploring COVID-19 mitigation options for 2021-2022 school year

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
August 4, 2021
Board of Regents approves tuition raises, welcomes President Wilson

Board of Regents approves tuition raises, welcomes President Wilson

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap
July 25, 2021
Fact Check | South Dakota governor is not immediately working towards putting prayer in schools

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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
July 8, 2021
Fact Check | No, Iowa’s ‘Back the Blue Act’ does not criminalize wearing the image of the U.S. flag on towels or swimsuits

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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap and Sabine Martin
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
June 17, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa approves seven projects for P3 funding

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
June 17, 2021
Fact Check | Iowa moms who attended bill signing shared false information related to pandemic, connected to QAnon-affiliated people

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

Natalie Dunlap and Sabine Martin
June 11, 2021
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.

Democrat Jon Green wins supervisor seat in Johnson County special election

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
June 8, 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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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.

[Photo] Sen. Chuck Grassley advocates for EAGLES Act on Parkland anniversary

February 16, 2022
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.

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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.

Board of Regents lifts state of emergency

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
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

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
May 19, 2021
Sikowis Nobiss speaks at a protest for Palestine on May 15, 2021.

Protesters show solidarity with Palestine on Nakba Day

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
May 5, 2021
Fact Check | No, Sen. Joni Ernst did not say liberals wanted to ban lasagna

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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
April 29, 2021
Photo of Micah Broekemeier. Contributed.

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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
April 28, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Fact Check | The facts behind funding Iowa’s public universities

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics reporter
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

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
March 9, 2021
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