The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Chairman Rod Sullivan speaks during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors plan funding to Historic Poor Farm, nonprofits

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 25, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is planning on financially supporting nonprofit organizations, affordable housing, Historic Poor Farm projects in fiscal 2025. The supervisors unanimously approved...

Iowa City man charged for sexual abuse, incest

Iowa City man charged for sexual abuse, incest

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 24, 2024

An Iowa City man is facing several sexual abuse and incest charges in Washington County. The defendant, Camrin Lucas, 22, is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on April 26, according...

Mental health advocate Leslie Carpenter poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Civil Mental Health Court in Johnson County finds success in first year

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 24, 2024

When Leslie Carpenter, whose son has a severe mental illness, realized Iowa did not have the proper resources to care for his needs, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Iowa is ranked...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

UI seeks regent approval for Bachelor of Arts in Counseling and Behavioral Health Services program

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 24, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents recommended approval Wednesday for the University of Iowa to offer a new Bachelor of Arts in Counseling and Behavioral Health Services in the College of Education. The...

Iowa City man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for overdose death connection

Iowa City man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for overdose death connection

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 24, 2024

Dione Dante Mobley, often referred to as “Flee,” was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison Tuesday for Conspiracy to Distribute a Mixture and Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Heroin...

Joshua Luerkens , the new owner of Dane’s Dairy is seen in front of Dane’s Dairy in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Dane’s Dairy transitions to new ownership

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter April 23, 2024

After 64 years in the Dane family, Iowa City ice cream shop Dane’s Dairy, will pass on to a new generation of owners. Donna Dane, the store’s first owner, recently decided she was ready to retire...

“Excluded No More,” “Escucha Mi Voz,” “Todo Para Todos,” and more signs are seen in the Johnson County Administration Building on January 24, 2022. About 100 protesters were pushing for funding from the Board of Supervisors Joint Entities Meeting.

JoCo nonprofit refutes county’s claim to reallocate affordable housing funding

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 22, 2024

Johnson County nonprofit Escucha Mi Voz sent a letter on April 10 to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors criticizing its decision to shift $1.5 million of ARPA funding slated for an affordable housing...

The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The site will now be an annual field trip stop for ICCSD sixth graders.

Iowa City schools partner with Historic Poor Farm to teach students about agriculture

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 18, 2024

Students in the Iowa City Community School District will be immersed in experiential learning about agriculture and the environment through a partnership with the nonprofit Grow: Johnson County this...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County Jail in dire need of renovations as building ages

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 17, 2024

Johnson County officials have slowly progressed toward a constructive plan regarding the maintenance and future of the deteriorating Sheriff’s Office and Jail. County Sheriff Brad Kunkel said...

Rod Sullivan speaks during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Shelter House Emergency Shelter set to receive renovations

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 17, 2024

The Iowa City Shelter House Emergency Shelter is set to renovate the single adult dormitories, bathrooms, and stairwells to improve the safety of guests and staff. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

The RVAP Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. The RVAP Building hosts the new support group Healing Through Art.

Iowa Attorney General offers grant opportunity for sexual assault services after UI RVAP dissolution

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 17, 2024

After the University of Iowa’s announcement this month that it's transitioning the Rape Victim Advocacy Program to another program, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a grant Wednesday that...

The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

IC City Council approves utility rates, fiscal 2025 budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 17, 2024

Several different utility and parking rates are in the process of being increased after the Iowa City City Council meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, the fiscal 2025 budget was approved. The city...

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