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275 Articles
27 days ago
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law helping Boy Scout sexual abuse survivors

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on Friday to alter the state’s statute of limitations for civil sexual ...

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27 days ago
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Bill to cut dozens of Iowa’s boards and commissions headed to governor

Iowa Senate lawmakers approved a bill that would eliminate 67 of Iowa’s 256 boards and commissions, including the sta...

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27 days ago
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Iowa Legislature gaveled out Saturday, here’s a look at the state’s budget

Iowa lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session early Saturday morning, and among the biggest negotiations was the ...

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about 1 month ago
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Regent survey shows better attitudes toward free speech on campus

A March survey of students, staff, and faculty at Iowa’s three public universities found that overall attitudes towar...

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about 1 month ago
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A fumbled rollout of a new financial aid form leaves FAFSA completion rates low

WASHINGTON — Jayna Gilman, a University of Iowa first-year student studying human anatomy and physiology, is just one...

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about 1 month ago
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Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments on state abortion ban Thursday

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on whether the state’s six-week abortion ban should go into effe...

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about 1 month ago
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Q&A | U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst speaks on FAFSA, bid for No. 3 spot in Senate leadership

WASHINGTON — Sitting down with The Daily Iowan Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, spoke about her thoughts and advocacy on the ...

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about 1 month ago
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Ernst aims to step up in Senate Republican leadership

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will aim to take the No. 3 spot in Senate Republican leadership this fall ...

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about 1 month ago
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law allowing state, local police to enforce illegal entry law

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2340 Wednesday. The bill makes illegal reentry after being removed from the...

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about 1 month ago
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Miller-Meeks, Hinson don’t support move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

WASHINGTON — Iowa Republican U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks told The Daily Iowan they would no...

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about 1 month ago
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Farm bill not on the docket, Grassley advocates for “more farm in farm bill”

WASHINGTON — After more than six months of budget showdowns, lawmakers have yet to move forward with a farm bill. Iow...

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about 2 months ago
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Iowa House, Gov. Reynolds recognizes Iowa women’s wrestling national championship title

Following a historic run in their inaugural season, the Iowa women’s wrestling team received recognition from the Iow...

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