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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

A pelican flies over the Iowa River on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

American White Pelicans flock to Iowa City

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 23, 2022

If you’ve seen pelicans swimming or flying around the Iowa River lately, don’t be alarmed — it’s natural, although some Iowa City residents say they’ve never seen this many here before. Iowa...

Contributed photo of Kate Moreland.

Johnson County’s Project Better Together aims to bring the community together

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 22, 2022

The Johnson County Project Better Together 2030 is prioritizing resident input in its current community visioning initiative phase. The goal of the project is to consider how demographic, economic,...

Salon Ludic is seen in North Liberty Iowa on March 19 2022.

UI Health Ventures and Salon Ludic to open Revitalize U Med Spa and Salon in North Liberty

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 21, 2022

Salon Ludic is partnering with the University of Iowa Health Ventures to open Revitalize U Med Spa and Salon on 1750 Jordan St. in North Liberty on April 11. On top of the hair and spa services,...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Johnson County librarians oppose Iowa bills looking to change intellectual freedom

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter March 20, 2022

Johnson County libraries have spoken out against bills proposed by Iowa lawmakers that would have made challenging library materials easier and created punishments for librarians and educators deemed...

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Sabine Martin, News Editor March 20, 2022

Johnson County has entered a low community level for COVID-19 according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention metrics, permitting fewer county-wide virus mitigation measures. Johnson County...

Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green poses for a portrait on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Johnson County to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to strengthen food initiatives during COVID-19

Cooper Worth, News Reporter March 20, 2022

Johnson County hopes to increase food security for residents by putting money toward local food initiatives that have been negatively affected by COVID-19. The increase in support for local foods...

Johnson County’s Social Services Director Lynette Jacoby poses for a portrait outside of the Johnson County Department of Human Services on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Johnson County to hire General Assistance Program specialist with American Rescue Plan Act funds

Cooper Worth, News Reporter March 10, 2022

The Johnson County Social Services Department is hiring a general assistance specialist to work with the General Assistance Program, as the county sees an increased need for the service. The new...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa students to educate eastern Iowans on immigration, refugee experiences

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 8, 2022

University of Iowa students are helping to educate eastern Iowans about the immigrant and refugee experience. A group of students in the course “Community Engaged Learning with Refugees and Immigrants...

Zagnut, a 3-year-old male domestic short hair cat, sits at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

Iowa City, Coralville community join to help stray cats

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 8, 2022

During the cold months, Iowa City and Coralville animal lovers have said they feel a responsibility to care for feral cats. Some are helping to keep them warm during cold months by building insulated...

Abbey Ferenzi, a GuideLink member, poses for a portrait in the West Lawn Student Health building on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Iowa City mental health, substance use center offers a safe haven for the community

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter March 7, 2022

In its first year, the GuideLink Center has served over 1,200 Iowa City residents struggling with mental health and substance use. GuideLink Center Executive Director Abbey Ferenzi said the idea...

Bread Garden is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Johnson County Public Health finds several health code violations at Iowa City’s Bread Garden, Cactus 3

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor March 3, 2022

Johnson County Public Health found 84 health code violations in 45 conducted health inspections in February, revealing several businesses with issues with employees washing their hands adequately. Iowa...

Johnson County Courthouse.

Johnson County ends face covering policy for staff and visitors

Sabine Martin, News Editor March 3, 2022

Johnson County dropped its requirement, effective immediately, for visitors and staff to wear a face-covering in county buildings on Thursday. The resolution comes after the Center for Disease Control...