Liam Halawith

@annamitchell50 @dichiaragen I’m certain you guys will do amazing things!

@annamitchell50 Thank you! I’m glad I’m leaving EPI in your and @dichiaragen’s capable hands.

Can’t even begin to thank my editor and friend @liam_halawith enough for his mentorship this past year. Best of luck in the post-grad world! Any newsroom in the state would be lucky to have you. 😊

It's a bittersweet goodbye, and a cheers to the many new and exciting things to come. @TheDailyIowan dailyiowan.com/2025/12/16/sen…

Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks introduced a bill Saturday that aims to lower health insurance premiums, which won’t be felt until 2027, leaving those seeking ACA plans for 2026 with premiums two times more expensive than last year. dailyiowan.com/2025/12/15/ami…

Today’s News Front: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 🏥 Our latest print edition is here! Check out this week’s front page story by Politics Editor @liam_halawith to learn how expiring ACA subsidies and increasing premiums will impact enrollees in the program.

I couldn't have created so many amazing stories without the help of people like @roxyekberg, @marissajpayne, and @Rushthewriter, who have critiqued my work over the years, inspiring me to strive for better.

Here's my last front for @TheDailyIowan. I don't know what comes next for me just yet. But anyone looking to hire a politics reporter, hit me up! Nevertheless, I am going to miss the deep dives I did at the DI and the people who helped make them amazing.

Take a look at my coverage of @RepMMM townhall in Keosaqua on Monday.

Take a look at my most recent project on how Medicaid changes will affect Iowas rural hospitals.

Today’s News Front: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 ⚕️ Our latest print edition has hit newsstands! Check out this week’s front page story by Politics Editor @liam_halawith to learn how $1 trillion worth of changes to Medicaid will impact rural hospitals.

Take a look at my latest in-depth piece. I took a deep dive into how changes to medicaid will affect addiction care in Iowa.

CNN projects Abigail Spanberger will be elected as the next governor of Virginia.

Take a look at my latest on how Iowa soybean farmers are impacted by the ongoing trade war with China. Shoutout to @FolandIsabelle for setting up the amazing digital presentation of the story and shoutout to @GabbyDrees for amazing photos.

Today’s News Front: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 🧑‍🌾 Our latest print edition has hit newsstands! Check out this week’s front page story by Politics Editor @liam_halawith about the challenges Iowa farmers are facing under the current administration.

Sen. Chuck Grassley meeting with Father Treviño the West Liberty priest who had been advocating for the return of Pascual Pedro since he was deported over the July 4th weekend. Read my story on Pedro’s case and deportation in Iowa here. dailyiowan.com/2025/08/26/an-…

Excited to start off the semester with a new politics team! Excited to have @dichiaragen and @annamitchell50 on the DI politics team.

I’m excited to be back writing for @TheDailyIowan, this time in the Politics section! Let’s get to work @liam_halawith @dichiaragen

Also, read my latest for @TheDailyIowan on immigration, with a look at how a rise in deportations are affecting Iowans.

Checkout my latest on news stands today for @TheDailyIowan