Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird spoke to supporters at her annual “Bird Barn Bash” fundraiser at the Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel Aug. 2, 2025. (Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said her office was going to shed “sunlight” on the University of Iowa’s DEI policies through her office’s investigation following a request from Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this week.

Bird spoke on the issue at the annual “Bird Barn Bash,” a fundraiser for the attorney general as she looks ahead to running for another term in 2026. Bird, who was first elected in 2022, spoke about her time challenging federal policies during former President Joe Biden’s tenure, but also spoke on a more recent issue – investigating UI for potential noncompliance with state and federal poli

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