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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

Students look at the sky during stormy weather on the Old Capitol steps in Iowa City on Sunday, March 31, 2023.

Here’s what you need to know about the severe weather forecasted for Johnson County on Tuesday

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 3, 2023

After severe storms swept through Iowa last week leaving areas of Johnson County in disaster, more severe weather is expected Tuesday from late-afternoon to around 10 p.m. According to the National...

Young trees seen outside Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Iowa City receives grants to plant trees

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 3, 2023

Johnson County high school students and staff will soon plant trees to help restore Iowa City’s tree population, which took losses with the 2020 derecho and Emerald Ash Borer infestation. The...

A tractor is seen at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm in Iowa City on March 31, 2023.

Johnson County Historic Poor Farm halfway through the 10-year master plan

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 2, 2023

On a 160-acre plot of land on the outskirts of Iowa City sits a farm with a history dating back to the 19th century. The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm has been renovated for the past six years...

A damaged house is seen at the corner of Old Oak Ridge and Highway F62 in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people.

Residents of Hills, Iowa, begin cleanup efforts after tornado strike

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 2, 2023

Branches and straw blew down streets, rusted gutters sat tangled in trees, and pieces of insulation scattered the ground in Hills, Iowa, on Saturday. Tarps flapped in the wind over broken windows and...

Yancey Forkner puts debris in a dumpster in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people. “I’ve never been through one of these before, it’s scary.” Forkner said.

Photos: Hills tornado cleanup

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 1, 2023

Residents of Hills, Iowa cleaned up debris on Saturday following a tornado on Friday, March 31. Houses on Old Oak Ridge, as well as surrounding areas, were damaged. Nancy Roselund wasn't home when her...

A wall is missing off the back of a building alongside Highway 6 after a tornado went through parts of Coralville on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Coralville fire and police departments worked alongside other agencies to help facilitate cleanup.

Johnson County homes, businesses damaged after tornadoes hit Eastern Iowa

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor March 31, 2023

In defeat, Liz Goodman peeled the sign off the door of her business on the Coralville Strip Friday evening. Next to the door, the warehouse’s metal walls were destroyed and its beams curled from...

The Old Capitol is seen on March 12, 2020.

Severe weather watch: Tornado warning issued for Johnson County

DI Staff March 31, 2023

Multiple tornadoes passed near the Iowa City area on Friday afternoon, causing damage in parts of Coralville and Solon and leaving more than 2,000 customers in the area without power, according to...

Participants chalk the sidewalk during the Trans Day of Visibility rally at the Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The event was put on by the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library, and featured chalking and speeches by members of the community.

Iowa City, Johnson County pass proclamations supporting transgender rights on Transgender Day of Visibility

Isabelle Foland, Sydney Libert, Alejandro Rojas, News Reporters March 30, 2023

The Iowa City City Council and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors proclaimed their support for Transgender Day of Visibility amid the passage of several anti-transgender legislation in the state. The...

The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

UI, Iowa City collaborate to further neighborhood development, engagement goals

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter March 29, 2023

The City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa have partnered to form a course at the UI that aims to encourage and celebrate community diversity among both students and neighborhood residents. In...

Vice chairperson Rod Sullivan speaks during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors approve new, higher proposed salaries for county elected officials

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 29, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new set of proposed salaries for county elected officials that are slightly higher than the previous set during its Wednesday work session. The...

Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to a presentation during their meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Johnson County presented with opportunity to opt into opioid litigation, potentially win millions in settlement dollars

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 29, 2023

Johnson County can participate in a pending litigation settlement worth approximately $2.5 million, assistant county attorneys revealed at the county Board of Supervisors’ Wednesday work session...

Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

UI USG members, Iowa City residents hopeful for renter’s checklist legislation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are hopeful after a bill to make renting in Iowa City easier passed through the Iowa House of Representatives this month. House...

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