A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that Iowans’ opinions are split regarding the construction of pipelines that would transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants to be sequestered underground to reduce greenhouse emissions.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that a majority of Iowans who have heard of critical race theory (CRT) support teaching it in schools. However, the level of support varies based on the respondent's political ideology, religion, and age.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that Iowans are split on whether businesses should be prevented from having mask and vaccine mandates. However, a large majority are in favor of vaccine exemptions for medical and religious reasons. View results and more information about the survey in the documents linked below.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that Iowans support COVID-19 vaccination. Most respondents were already vaccinated. In addition, those who are already vaccinated or in the process of getting vaccinated worry that those who have chosen not to get vaccinated were hurting Iowa.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that a majority of Iowans are worried about the effects of global climate change. Concerns about climate change split strongly along partisan lines and show some level of generation differences.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that a majority of Iowans support changes to Iowa’s bottle bill deposit Law. The strongest support was seen for expanding the types of containers covered.

The Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) just released its 2021 Legislative Report. The report summarizes research done by IPOL and its five thematic student research groups over the last year. The report focuses on policymaking activity by the Iowa state government during the 2021 legislative session.

Congratulations to Thomas Dainty on being awarded 2021-2022 the Morris & Lenore Mandelbaum Family Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for those who seeking their undergraduate degree in one of the following departments: Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Economics (BA or BS), History, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or International Studies.

Congratulations to Choloe Weidl on being named to the University of Iowa President's List during Fall 2020. Students who achieve exceptional academic performance are listed to the President's list.

Congratulations to Thomas Dainty, Marissa Good and Sierra Wicks on being awarded 2021-2022 Helen Fairall Scholarships.