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Mayor of Iowa City, Bruce Teague, speaks during an online Iowa City City Council meeting on June 15. The meeting covered topics such as Juneteenth, COVID, and planning and zoning matters. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)
Emily Manders poses for a portrait on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens to Senate President Jake Chapman speak during the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa).
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Campus
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Subject in custody after threatening others with a knife at UIHC emergency room
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)
International travel to resume following pre-pandemic guidelines for faculty and staff
Amanda Thein, a finalist for the Associate Provost and Graduate College Dean position is asked interview questions on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021.
Amanda Thein named University of Iowa’s next Graduate College Dean
A graduate raises her cap to celebrate during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)
Class of 2021 recognized at in-person Celebration of the Graduates
Sikowis Nobiss speaks at a protest for Palestine on May 15, 2021.
Protesters show solidarity with Palestine on Nakba Day
Downtown
Julie Sands, creator of a project that pairs local high school students with members of a senior center, poses for a portrait on Sunday, May 9, 2021.
New project from Iowa City Senior Center forges intergenerational connections
Schneider and Varner are welcomed to Bayard, IA on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
‘Visit939Iowa’ - Nebraska students plan to visit every city in Iowa this summer
A sapling is seen in Court Hill Park on Thursday, April 29, 2021. As a part of Iowa City’s Project 51, 60 trees were planted in Court Hill Park and 400 trees were planted throughout Iowa City in 2020. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa City plants 400 trees in 2020, looks to break planting record in 2021
Customers enjoying themselves inside Tiki Tacos on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Tiki hut style centers, plants and painting can be found throughout the restaurant.
Tiki Tacos n’ Burgers n’ Wings serves up quick eats and island vibes
The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus.
As vaccinations continue, Iowa City leaders consider various ways to boost local economic activity
City Council
Jason Glass, 44, is an Iowa City resident. Glass plans to run in the November 2 Iowa City City Council election.
Vice Chair of Iowa City Human Rights Commission and UI instructor Jason Glass to run for Iowa City City Council
A piece of land located near the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue as seen on Sunday, May 2, 2021. The land is being rezoned to make way for housing.
Affordable housing advocates raise concern over new Finkbine development annexation
April 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Crowds celebrate in the streets outside of the Hennepin Government Center as Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Floyd died on May 25, 2020 while in police custody. A video showing Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd
Local leaders urge continued action after guilty verdict in Chauvin trial
Iowa City’s mayor Bruce Teague holds the online Iowa City City Council Meeting, broadcasted live on Youtube, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The meeting covered many topics, ranging from transit updates to police budgeting.
Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission reinstated
Iowa City’s mayor Bruce Teague holds the online Iowa City City Council Meeting, broadcasted live on Youtube, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The meeting covered many topics, ranging from transit updates to police budgeting.
Truth and Reconciliation commission to resume after joint meeting with City Council
Higher Education
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
UIHC requests approval for 6 percent rate increase from state Board of Regents
Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa
Hillcrest Residence Hall expected to see new capital improvements pending regents approval
A piece of land located near the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue as seen on Sunday, May 2, 2021. The land is being rezoned to make way for housing.
New four-story residential unit coming to Iowa City, pending regents approval
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.
State Board of Regents free speech committee discusses syllabus statements, First Amendment training
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)
UI seeks approval from regents for departmental name changes
Local Government
Jon Green stands at the bar with his girlfriend of three years, Eleanore Taft, as they wait for polls to close on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Green won the special election for Johnson County Supervisor with 66.1 percent of the vote, according to the unofficial election night results.
Democrat Jon Green wins supervisor seat in Johnson County special election
School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.
Republican JoCo supervisor candidate Phil Hemingway holds meet and greet in Iowa City neighborhood.
A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.
Candidates line up in Johnson County Board of Supervisors race
Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund on Thursday April 29, 2021.
Iowa City City Council looks to allow alcohol use in park shelters
Mark Nolte addresses a Johnson County joint entities meeting to talk about Project Better Together on April 19, 2021. Project Better Together plans to get 80 percent of Johnson County residents vaccinated by the fall.
Project Better Together launches unique vaccination campaign
Student Government
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.
UI Strategic Planning Team adds shared governance late into process
The Westlawn student health and wellness building is seen on Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2019.
University of Iowa administrators explore plans to establish a new student Well-Being Center
University of Iowa students José Muñiz Jr. and Regan Smock pose for a portrait outside of the Old Capitol building on Sunday afternoon. Muñiz Jr. and Smock are running for office in the upcoming University Student Government election.
USG elections conclude with record low turnout
University of Iowa Student Government President, Connor Wooff, speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Wooff talked about the challenges students faced during the pandemic. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)
2020 brought social justice attention, mental health challenges to Iowa campuses, student leaders say
University of Iowa Student Government office door as seen on Jan. 26.
USG passes legislation establishing a Jewish constituency senator
UI Hospitals & Clinics
The UIHC is displayed on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
UI researchers investigating photosensitizing drug to treat soft tissue sarcomas
Alejandro Comellas is seen giving a UIHC presentation during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Brianna Brown/The Daily Iowan)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reports near-record patient volumes
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale
University of Iowa to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccinations amid CDC recommendations
The UIHC is seen on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
Former UIHC manager sues for gender bias
Illustration by Kate Doolittle
Child Life creates a home within the Stead Family Children’s Hospital
On the Record
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On the Record special edition: University of Iowa presidential search finalists
On the Record: April 16, 2021