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Roxy Ekberg

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor

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Roxy Ekberg is a second-year at the University of Iowa. In the Honors Program, she is double majoring in journalism and political science. Prior to her role as Politics Editor, she worked as a news reporter at The Daily Iowan and worked at her local newspaper The Wakefield Republican.

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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 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.

Iowa House passes bills restricting SNAP food eligibility, Medicaid work requirements

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
March 26, 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 passes bill banning all forms of DEI in city, county offices

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
March 25, 2025
The Daily Iowan’s 2025-26 executive editor, Roxy Ekberg, poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City on Monday, March 10, 2025. Ekberg is a second-year at the University of Iowa. In the Honors Program, she is double majoring in journalism and political science. Prior to her role as Politics Editor, she worked as a news reporter at The Daily Iowan and worked at her local newspaper, The Wakefield Republican.

Opinion | How you can invest in the future of journalism at The Daily Iowan

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
March 25, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol building as 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 House approves bill to require 80 percent of UI’s medical, dental school have Iowa ties

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
March 12, 2025
Jennifer McCune feeds chickens at her home in Iowa City on March 10, 2025. McCune has been keeping chickens in a coop in her backyard since May 2024.

How the price of eggs became a national political talking point

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
March 11, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to exit the Iowa State Capitol during the Condition of the State adress in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Bill requiring Iowa law enforcement to enforce immigration laws advances

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
March 5, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers advance bill to expand Secretary of State’s effort to root out noncitizen voters

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith
March 5, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Iowa politicians react to Trump’s address to Congress

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
March 5, 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 House lawmakers advance a bill that would limit SNAP food eligibility

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 26, 2025
Members of the Senate 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 Senate version of a bill ending civil rights protections for transgender Iowans advances

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 25, 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.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate lawmakers advanced a bill extending DEI bans to K-12 schools

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 25, 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.

Bill banning all forms of DEI in city, county offices advanced by Iowa lawmakers

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 24, 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 House lawmakers advanced a bill prohibiting state entities from funding DEI on Tuesday Feb. 18. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to boost the states health care workforce.

Despite protest, Iowa lawmakers advance bill ending civil rights protections for trans Iowans

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 24, 2025
Bernie Sanders speaks at an overflow event after Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Bernie Sanders warns of ‘Trumpism’ at IC event

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 22, 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 House lawmakers advanced a bill prohibiting state entities from funding DEI on Tuesday Feb. 18. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to boost the states health care workforce.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers advanced bill prohibiting state entities from funding DEI

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 18, 2025
Demonstrators march during a protest against mass deportation in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance.

Iowa City immigrants, law enforcement grapple with Trump’s deportation plans

Roxy Ekberg and Kate Perez
February 18, 2025
Photo contributed by Amanda Rairden.

Iowa City child care centers signal need for help; state, local initiatives may be the answer

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 18, 2025
State Rep. Brad Sherman, R-Iowa, speaks during former President Donald Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Former Republican state rep. Brad Sherman launched his campaign for Iowa governor seat on Monday, Feb. 17.

Former Republican state representative launches campaign for Iowa governor seat

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 17, 2025
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks before supporters and volunteers on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Sanders will speak at the Englert in Iowa City on Saturday Feb. 22.

Bernie Sanders headed to IC next weekend

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 13, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Iowa House advanced Reynolds proposal to regulate cell phone use in schools.

Iowa lawmakers advance a bill restricting cellphone use in schools

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 12, 2025
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks during a Moms for Liberty Rally at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. The Iowa House advanced Bird’s proposal to amend the state constitution to limit the right of an accused to confront child witnesses.

State amendment protecting children from testifying in front of abusers advances

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 12, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers advance bill to expel non-citizen students if they support foreign terrorist organizations

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
February 11, 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.

Iowa lawmakers advance to use Trump’s new name for Gulf of Mexico in public schools

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
February 3, 2025
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks during a Moms for Liberty Rally at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Bird recently worked with other attorney generals on a lawsuit filed against several national pro-Palestinian advocacy groups.

Iowa leads support for Trump in a lawsuit against his social media company

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 31, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Another spate of higher education bills advances Wednesday

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith
January 29, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 29, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Grassley and ranking Democrat call for Trump’s rationale for inspectors general firings

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 28, 2025
Refugee Social Services Program Manager Faroz Waziri poses for a portrait at the Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. Waziri is an ex-interpreter for the U.S. military and an immigrant from Afghanistan. After moving to the U.S. nine years ago, Waziri went to UNI and now works helping refugees and immigrants at the Catherine McAuley Center.

Iowa City area immigration, resettlement programs worry of fallout of Trump’s immigration plans

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 28, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Bill requiring public schools to display state, national mottos advances

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 27, 2025
Photo contributed by Joelle Webb

Iowa college student attends Trump’s inauguration watch party, rally

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 23, 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 lawmaker advances bill to criminalize ‘smuggling noncitizens’

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 22, 2025
Attendees hold signs during a singing circle and people’s march at the Coralville Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2024. The event was part of a string of nationwide People’s Marches in response to an upcoming Trump administration. Over 115 people attended the event, gathered in song, and marched around the area.

Trump’s inauguration sparks advocacy, excitement

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 21, 2025
Iowa Senator Janice Weiner poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City, on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

Inside an Iowa City state senator’s journey to Senate Minority Leader

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 19, 2025
The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Reynolds honed in on health care reforms, workforce in annual address

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
January 15, 2025
Members of the Senate meet during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Here’s what Iowa lawmakers are looking to tackle this legislative session

Liam Halawith, Roxy Ekberg, and Mia O’Connor-Walker
January 13, 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.

FAFSA to be released by Oct. 1 under new law

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
December 12, 2024
Incoming Iowa House Representative Aime Wichtendahl speaks with attendees at a human rights protest at Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 8. “I know this next year will be difficult,” Wichtendahl said. “I will be fighting every single day that I can, because at the end of the day, I still believe that Iowa is still my home.”

Iowa’s first transgender legislator Aime Wichtendahl shares her historic path to the statehouse

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
December 10, 2024
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.

Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education invest over $3.5 million for take-home book packs

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
December 2, 2024
(Left) Christina Bohannan listens to roundtable members during the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Housing Policy Roundtable at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Members of the roundtable discussed local, state, and federal policies surrounding Iowa's affordable housing crisis. (Right) Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Recount confirms Republican Miller-Meeks wins 1st Congressional District

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 27, 2024
(Left) Christina Bohannan listens to roundtable members during the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Housing Policy Roundtable at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Members of the roundtable discussed local, state, and federal policies surrounding Iowa's affordable housing crisis. (Right) Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Observers from D.C. head to Iowa’s 1st Congressional District for recount

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 19, 2024
President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Voters’ dissatisfaction with the economy ushered Trump’s win, Republican swing nationwide

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 19, 2024
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks announces her victory at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Election Day in Riverside, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Republican Incumbent Miller-Meeks appeared to win the election for Iowa’s First Congressional District against Democratic Candidate Christina Bohannan in a close race Tuesday night.

Miller-Meeks announces bid for House GOP Conference Secretary

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 12, 2024
Former President Donald Trump speaks during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. Three years earlier on Jan. 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the capitol to stop the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.

‘Absolute gut punch:’ Iowa Democrats react to Trump’s win

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 8, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Republican voters assembled statewide to participate in the caucuses despite the cold and extreme winter weather across the state. Former President Donald Trump won the caucuses in a dominant and early fashion with 51 percent support from Republicans while DeSantis trailed in second with 21 percent as of 11:15 p.m. Around 250 people showed up to listen to DeSantis. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa to host “Great American State Fair”

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 7, 2024
Students line up to vote at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning on Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. an essential role in the outcome. The Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is one of five major polling stations that support the campus community. As of 2023, Milwaukee's population is 561,385.

2024 election reaches second-highest voter turnout in the past century

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 6, 2024
Former President Donald Trump speaks during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Jan. 6, 2024. Donald Trump received the nomination at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15.

Donald Trump wins second term

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
November 6, 2024
A volunteer at Elkhorn City Hall holds up an informational sign on Election Day in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. As of 2023, Elkhorn has a population of 10,230 people. Elkhorn City Hall has been the polling location for City of Elkhorn residents as of 2022, accommodating all size elections. Polls in the city hall opened at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

UI alums notice closed political dialogue in Wisconsin

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 6, 2024
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives a speech at U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s annual Roast and Ride fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Iowa GOP reacts to Trump’s win in the state

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 6, 2024
President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Donald Trump wins Iowa

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
November 5, 2024
A man is fills out his ballot in Elkhorn City Hall on Election Day in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. As of 2023, Elkhorn has a population of 10,230 people. Elkhorn City Hall has been the polling location for City of Elkhorn residents as of 2022, accommodating all size elections. Polls in the city hall opened at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

Wisconsin voters stream to the polls

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
November 5, 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih asks a clarifying question about the Burlington Street bridge project during a City Council meeting at the Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Sept. 17. Salih expressed worries about a second term under former President Donald Trump and its impacts on immigration.

As political tensions flare on immigration, voters pin it as a top issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 29, 2024
(Left) 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. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

UI requests cease and desist against Bohannan for trademark infringement

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 25, 2024
(Left) 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. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Abortion becomes potent political issue as general election approaches candidates capitalize on the issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 22, 2024
Local Democrats watch a debate between Christina Bohannan and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. The watch party drew a packed crowd as eager voters listened to candidates for Iowa's 1st congressional District.

Bohannan, Miller-Meeks square off in testy debate on abortion, immigration

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith
October 22, 2024
(Left) 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. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Miller-Meeks campaign urges UI to act against Bohannan’s alleged trademark infringement

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 21, 2024
US Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks at a rally at the American Legion Auxiliary in Walcott, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Miller-Meeks is running for reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. There are currently 212 Democrats and 220 Republicans serving in the House.

Miller-Meeks rallies voters in increasingly close race

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 12, 2024
Attendees gather around a memorial during a vigil demonstration on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. More than two dozen people were gathered on Clinton Street.

Iowa City vigil honors lives of those killed in Gaza

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 11, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks at a Wilton Back The Blue Rally at Axe & Oak Whiskey House on Oct. 9. Alongside Miller-Meeks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird spoke on the upcoming election.

Miller-Meeks talks border security at ‘Back the Blue’ event Wednesday

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 9, 2024
Annie Galloway speaks during a Body Freedom panel accompanying a Body Freedom For Every(Body) art exhibit at Public Space One in Iowa City on Sept. 18. The art exhibit truck started in Brooklyn and aims to travel across the country sharing intersectional activism in the form of over 125 artist pieces.

OB-GYN students opt for residency programs in states without abortion bans

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
October 8, 2024
Ian Haworth speaks during the Young Americans for Freedom sponsored event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s North Room on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Haworth is a conservative writer and podcast host.

Campus conservative group hosts pro-Israel speaker one year after Hamas attack

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
October 7, 2024
Guests speak during a Johnson County Democrats Vice Presidential Watch Party at Field Day Brewery in North Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. State and county elected democrat officials gathered to watch and converse.

Abortion, immigration takes center stage at Tuesday night vice presidential debate

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
October 2, 2024
Activists raise signs during a pro-Palestine protest in solidarity with Lebanon on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Protesters held signs, chanted, and listened to speakers on the side of N. Clinton St.

Pro-Palestine protesters gathered in support of Lebanon

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 24, 2024

Iowa AG Brenna Bird leads coalition supporting lawsuit against national pro-Palestinian groups

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 24, 2024
General view of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building. The building houses the main offices of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. It is located at 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. The federal reserve recently cut interest rates by 50 basis points.

The Fed slashed interest rates by a half point. What does that mean?

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 18, 2024
(Left) 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. (Right) U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley answers questions during an interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Iowa U.S. GOP senators vote against advancement of IVF protection bill

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 17, 2024
Pantry volunteer Becky Hays checks bread for mold before the opening of the North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5, 2024. Food pantries around Iowa saw increased usage over the summer.

Iowa’s food pantries hit record high numbers this summer

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 17, 2024
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.

Iowa fails to meet federal mandate on nursing home inspections

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 16, 2024
Attendees watch the 2024 Presidential debate during a watch party at The Airliner in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The watch party was hosted by the Eastern Iowa Young Republicans

Harris, Trump clash on abortion, immigration in testy debate Tuesday

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
September 11, 2024
A sign sits on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Sept. 5.

Iowa’s voter registration totals rebound

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
September 10, 2024
Former Iowa Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, Iowa Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks and Utah Rep. Burgess Owens during the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate featuring Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Miller-Meeks recently introduced legislation providing fully refundable tax credit for in vitro fertilization treatments.

Miller-Meeks introduces refundable tax credit for IVF

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 9, 2024
Iowa Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks speaks during the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. A small contingent of pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated outside while three activists disrupted the event from inside. Rep. Miller-Meeks will be running against former University of Iowa Law professor Christina Bohannon for Iowa’s 1st congressional district.

Iowa Republicans push for support, unified party at Miller-Meeks fundraising event

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 7, 2024
The University of Iowa's College of Law is seen Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

Iowa Supreme Court hears first case of the year on UI campus

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 6, 2024
Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI employee found to have diverted almost $1 million to personal bank account

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 4, 2024
Allison and Cale Bierman pose for a portrait at Allison Bierman’s mothers home in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. On July 29, 2024, a near total ban on abortion went into effect in Iowa. Bierman has been outspoken in the Johnson County about her support for IVF treatment and abortion access, after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy.

Iowa abortion providers navigate near-total abortion ban

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 3, 2024
Adam Gregg takes notes during his visit with Rantizo in downtown Iowa City on Feb. 25, 2019.

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg steps down to focus on family

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
September 3, 2024
Delegates and other attendees wait outside of the safety perimeter of the United Center during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Protesters also gathered around the outside of the perimeter.

Vice President Kamala Harris reenergizes Democrats after President Joe Biden’s exit

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
August 27, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks aids in securing nearly $1.5 million award for UI

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
August 23, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Harris for President Campaign Rally at West Allis Central High School in West Allis on July 23. Harris has been backed by Iowa's entire Democratic National Convention delegation.

Harris makes forceful statement on Israel-Hamas conflict in presidential nomination acceptance speech

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
August 23, 2024
Kathleen McColaugh of Chicago offers Minnesota Governor Tim Walz a shot at a tailgate before the Iowa football game against No. 7-ranked Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Governor Walz, who campaigned on behalf of Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MINN., turned down the shot, “but they kept it,” McColaugh noted, joking that maybe he could enjoy it later. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

‘It’s weird:’ Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepts nomination for Vice President, warns of Trump’s agenda

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
August 22, 2024
President Barack Obama discusses energy plans during his visit to Newton, Iowa at the Trinity Structural Towers on April 22, 2009. The warehouse was once occupied by Maytag before it closed in 2006 and then was bought by Whirlpool.

Obamas back Vice President Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
August 21, 2024
Children play in a fountain during day eight of the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa state fairgrounds in Des Moines on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Iowa State Fair brings nostalgia, new experiences to fairgoers

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
August 20, 2024
Fairgoers buy food from stands during day eight of the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa state fairgrounds in Des Moines on Thursday, August. 15, 2024.

Food vendors dish out fair staples, elevated recipes at the Iowa State Fair

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor
August 16, 2024
Iowa delegates Jeanita McNulty, Teresa Horton Bumgarner, and David Barker pose for portraits at the Residence Inn during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Iowa Republicans honored and excited to serve as delegates at Republican National Convention

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
July 18, 2024
Community members talk and do crafts in Lindsey Park, Milwaukee during the third day of The Great Milwaukee Block Party in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The block party was organized as a “joyful rebellion” against the 2024 Republican National Convention. The rebellion featured events at local businesses and recreational areas.

Unhappy with designated zones, demonstrators opt for other locations in Milwaukee

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
July 17, 2024
The pedestrian restricted zone is seen during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The four-day convention featured speeches from two Iowan delegates, Brenna Bird and Jeff Kaufman.

Milwaukee draws contradictory crowd on second day of the Republican National Convention

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
July 17, 2024
July 13, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Secret Service officers approach Fiserv Forum in preparation for the Republican National Convention. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

Iowa Republicans, Milwaukee prepare for Republican National Convention

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg
July 14, 2024
Maci Arjes, the club secretary for UI College Republicans and VP of events for Turning Point USA, is seen at the Tippie College of Business in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday April 23, 2024.

Political passion outside of UI student’s career goals

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
May 7, 2024
Attendees listen to a reading during a three-day solidarity event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024. This demonstration was organized by the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine.

Pro-Palestine supporters organize on Pentacrest for three-day solidarity event

Shreya Reddy and Roxy Ekberg
May 3, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Repeal of gender balance law threatens Iowa women’s future in politics, experts say

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 30, 2024
City High School seniors Penelope Wilmoth and Vivian Shields yell a chant during a pro-Palestinian demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters from Iowans for Palestine and several other activist groups demonstrated outside while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, spoke inside the hotel for a campaign fundraiser.

Pro-Palestine protesters call on Miller-Meeks, Speaker Johnson for an end of U.S. aid to Israel

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 28, 2024
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, looks over documents during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Grassley has been in the house since 2007.

Iowa lawmakers gaveled out the session Saturday, here’s how leaders’ priorities fared

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 20, 2024
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

While border crossings remain high, Iowa’s federal delegation talks solutions

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 10, 2024
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds talks with supporters after the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Ramaswamy sat with his son, who ran onto the stage earlier in the event. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Reynolds announces grants for summer meal programs

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 10, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Miller-Meeks now heads caucus of climate-minded conservatives, the second-ever to lead the caucus

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 10, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Q&A | U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks on new position, reforms to legal immigration

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 10, 2024
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.

Q&A | U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks on southern border

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 10, 2024
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley answers questions during an interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A | U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley talks potential TikTok ban, FAFSA

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 8, 2024
State representatives stand for a moment of silence for the school shooting that happened in Perry, Iowa, during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The shooting took place on Jan. 4.

Reynolds signs bill waiving graduation, state testing requirements for Perry following shooting

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
April 5, 2024
An organizer speaks during South East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility at College Green Park in Iowa City on Sunday, March 31, 2024. An event at the James Theatre raised around 2,000 dollars for the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund, which goes toward gender-affirming care for Iowans on Friday night.

Iowa City activists, residents rally for Transgender Day of Visibility

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter
March 31, 2024
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