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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.
The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall is seen on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
The outside of Burge Dining Hall is seen on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.
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Campus
Police tape is seen near the entrance of Yotopia after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. No one was injured and officers were able to detain the shooter.
On The Street | Do UI students feel safe in Iowa City?
Hua Wei Lee poses for a portrait under the University of Iowa’s International Programs sign in the Old Capitol Mall on March 3, 2023. Lee, a third-year international student originally from Taiwan, said he almost always feels safe when out in Iowa City.
UI international students share mixed thoughts on campus safety
A senator of the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government raises his hand to ask a question pertaining an amendment during a USG meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Feb. 10, 2022.
UI stakeholders troubled by pausing of DEI programs
Trial of former UI student charged with attempted murder postponed
Trial of former UI student charged with attempted murder postponed
Ukrainian military forces are seen going in the opposite direction through the bus windows of Team Humanity as they evacuate soon-to-be war refugees to Moldova as they leave the war sieged city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine as on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
UI Tippie College of Business extends non-residential fellowship to Ukrainian scholar
Downtown
A sign telling customers that $50 bills wont be accepted is seen at Bread Garden Market in Iowa City on March 4, 2023. The sign is a response to the recent spike in counterfeit bills in downtown Iowa City.
Counterfeit money circulates in downtown Iowa City
The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.
Cedar Rapids man arrested in fatal H-Bar shooting last October
A crowd gathers outside of Bo’James Food & Drink in search of Will Ferrell in downtown Iowa City on March 8, 2023.
Will Ferrell films documentary in Iowa City
Photo contributed by Justin Sloan.
Iowa City looks to add new acai bowl and smoothie chain
University of Iowa Counseling Services is seen at the Old Capitol Mall on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023.
Johnson County mental health providers reaching individual therapy capacities
City Council
City Council members listen to a speaker during a City Council meeting at City hall on Aug. 8, 2022.
Iowa City nonprofits to expand services with American Rescue Plan Act funds
Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Community members disapprove of reducing the size of their neighborhood road. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)
Local Iowa City parks closer to receiving renovations
Executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
Iowa City nonprofits reconsidered after initially losing funding opportunity
The Board of Adjustment listens during the Chi Omega Sorority House hearing at City Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
UI Chi Omega chapter denied renovations to sorority house
The Willow Creek Trail is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Willow Creek Trail to receive replacement with costs over $720,000
Higher Education
Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.
Distance education continues upward trend among regent institutions
Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
State Board of Regents approve replacement of windows at UIHC
Photo Illustration.
'Snow days' gone as professors utilize Zoom for bad weather
Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
State Board of Regents approve request to move forward in planning the sale and construction of new dorm to replace Mayflower Residence Hall
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.
State Board of Regents approve land purchase to expand UIHC parking
Local Government
Executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
Iowa City nonprofits reconsidered after initially losing funding opportunity
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.
Johnson County passes Windham Village plan, despite resident protests
A Proterra ZX5, an electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit, serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.
Iowa City working on zero-fare transit system
Photo illustration.
Iowa City to update website, include student resource section
The Johnson County Administration building in Iowa City is seen on Jan. 30, 2023.
County exploring program to reduce gun violence with ARPA funds
Student Government
Senators listen to speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on March. 21, 2023.
UI USG passes joint resolution in support of Kognito training
Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on October 17, 2022.
UI USG allocates $10,000 from contingency fund to support APACC anniversary
Senators sit in at an Undergraduate Student Government Meeting in the Black Box Theater in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.
UI USG announce changes to election code to increase accessibility
Senators listen to a speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
UI USG passes legislation in support of mental health days
The Big Ten Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Feb. 27, 2023.
UI IMU undergoing technological updates to increase accessibility and hybrid capabilities
UI Hospitals & Clinics
New UI training grant focuses on climate change impacts on health
New UI training grant focuses on climate change impacts on health
Speakers of the Iowa Cancer Registry talk at the College of Public Health Building on Feb. 28, 2023. The Iowa Cancer Registry marks 50 years of servicing Iowans.
Iowa cancer report shows decreased mortality rates, increased incidence rates
Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
State Board of Regents approve replacement of windows at UIHC
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.
State Board of Regents approve land purchase to expand UIHC parking
David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa. Sept. 15, 2022.
UIHC reports 22 percent increase in incoming patients for 2022
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