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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Vice Chairperson Jon Green speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

JoCo Board of Supervisors adopts proclamation denouncing Reynolds religious freedom law

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter December 5, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors adopted an “All Are Welcome" resolution on Wednesday affirming the county’s commitment to “promoting a united vision where all are welcome in Johnson County,...

The Iowa River is seen on Dec. 3, 2024.

EPA recommends adding Iowa River to state’s impaired waters list

Brianna Brands, News Reporter December 4, 2024

On Nov. 12, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, released a public notice recommending two segments of the Iowa River, along with segments from other Iowa rivers, be added to the state’s impaired...

Photo Illustration by DI Staff

Securing Schools | Iowa schools use state funding for safety measures

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter December 3, 2024

This is the third installment in a multi-part series about school safety in Iowa. Following the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where a high school student killed 19 students...

The Solon water tower is seen on Wednesday Aug. 25, 2021, in Solon, Iowa.

Solon Middle School ranks in top 1.25 percent of all Iowa schools

Brianna Brands, News Reporter December 2, 2024

With low chronic absenteeism rates, exceptional student growth, and a demonstration of proficiency in English language arts, mathematics, and science, Solon Middle School is one of the top schools...

North Liberty Library director Jennie Garner poses for a portrait at the North Liberty Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

North Liberty Library director wins leadership award from Iowa Library Association

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 20, 2024

Jennie Garner has never held a job in any other library than the North Liberty Library. For 27 years, Garner has seen the library move and expand in size and staff. What once started as a 1,200-square-foot...

Proctor & Gamble labs are seen off of Lower Muscatine Road in Iowa City on Oct. 25, 2024.

Iowa City residents, DNR, EPA, work together to search for sources of pollution

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 19, 2024

Eleven months ago, Iowa City residents asked for an answer and claim they heard silence in return. Men and women who allege they have suffered for years tried to stand against the expansion of an enterprise,...

Leaves move on a sidewalk on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 4, 2022. Iowa City is currently encouraging residents to leave fallen leaves on their lawns.

Iowa City embraces initiative to leave leaves on lawns

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 18, 2024

This autumn, Iowa City is recommending that its residents leave their leaves in their yards, promoting healthier lawns and soil. This practice is not new for Iowa City climate ambassador Robert Traer,...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council may dedicate 36 project-based vouchers to be used by the Shelter House if it wins a $7.5 million federal grant. The grant funds would be used to build a supportive housing complex featuring 36 one-bedroom apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Shelter House applying to $7.5 million grant for new housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 18, 2024

Shelter House is applying to a multimillion-dollar federal grant that would help the organization construct more permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The new shelter...

Photo contributed by Lois Albrecht

Johnson County Conservation Department hosts last seed harvest of the year

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Lois Albrecht grew up on a small farm in southeast Iowa. As children, Albrecht and her siblings played outside often, which is where she gained her love for the outdoors. Her passion for the outdoors...

Members of the Iowa City Community School District meet on Nov. 12, 2024. Meetings take place every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the district’s Educational Services Center. ICCSD is partnered with Iowa Reading Corps to assist students' literary skills.

Iowa City schools embrace partnership with Iowa Reading Corps

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Across the U.S., many students in school find themselves struggling with certain subjects, such as math or reading. Tutoring programs exist throughout the country to assist students by offering...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Swisher teen killed in fiery crash on I-380 Saturday

Emma, Jane November 17, 2024

Just after midnight on Saturday, a 17-year-old was killed in a car crash on I-380 Southbound, near mile-marker 5.  The victim has been identified as Kaden Blair, a resident of Swisher. Blair was...

Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Food Policy Council hosts packed happy hour at Lone Ox Smokehouse & Company

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 14, 2024

On Thursday night, every table and barstool at The Lone Ox Smokehouse & Company in Lone Tree was full as the Johnson County Food Policy Council hosted a lively happy hour event at the newly opened...