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2024 election reaches second-highest voter turnout in the past …
Nov 6, 2024 · Voter turnout in this year’s presidential election is expected to close in on a record high set in 2020. Independent voters turned out in high volumes, passing Democratic voter participation. Voters are still being counted in many states, and those compiled so far and anticipated final totals show a range of turnout across the nation.
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Review | ‘Marie Antoinette’ places a classic story center stage
Oct 14, 2024 · Extravagant dresses floated across the stage and powdered wigs reached incredible heights, all while peasants starved and the monarchy gorged themselves. “Marie Antoinette,” created by Tony-award-winning University of Iowa alum David Adjmi, is a modern take on the infamous royal, detailing her macabre journey from exorbitant queen to societal outcast. Expertly directed by Mary Beth...
Iowa’s 1st Congressional District not yet called, but Miller-Meeks ...
Nov 6, 2024 · With all 20 counties in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District reporting, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, currently leads her opponent, Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan, by about 800 votes. The Associated Press has yet to call the race and Bohannan has not conceded the race as of Wednesday evening. Miller-Meeks has previously fended off extremely tight...
Opinion | UI needs more involvement with Iowa City humane …
Nov 12, 2024 · Coming to college can be hard, especially when it means leaving behind beloved pets. Fortunately, the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is nearly overflowing with animals and is always looking for volunteers. Unfortunately, the center isn’t incredibly accessible to students, particularly those without a car. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\\'div-gpt-ad ...
Opinion | A call to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center
Nov 21, 2024 · One of the most iconic jobs in television is Homer Simpson’s role at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The two cooling towers became an iconic part of the show, and the plant brought highly educated workers like Carl and Lenny to Springfield. Like Springfield, Palo, Iowa, was home to the Duane Arnold Energy Center, the...
Opinion | Iowa needs a Buc-ee’s on I-80 - The Daily Iowan
Sep 26, 2024 · Iowa is proud of its gas station culture, with Casey’s, Kwik Star, and QuikTrip all being state icons. But one notable chain is missing: Buc-ee’s. Known for its brisket, famous beaver mascot, and countless gas pumps, this fast-growing, Texas-based chain seems like a perfect fit for Iowa, especially given the heavy passenger traffic on I-80....
How a University of Iowa grad became a central Republican …
Oct 25, 2019 · University of Iowa graduate Mike Davis is a Republican strategist best known for his brash rhetoric and being a central figure in pushing through President Donald Trump’s court nominees, including the high-profile confirmation of then-judge Brett Kavanaugh. The 2000 UI graduate led a team of lawyers from 2017 to the spring of 2019 to advise...