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

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Bob Conrad announces candidacy for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 22, 2024

Johnson County resident Bob Conrad entered the race for a seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, he announced Monday. “My life has always been centered around public service and taking...

Vice Chairperson Rod Sullivan listens to a presentation about public transportation during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Rod Sullivan announces reelection run for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 17, 2024

Long-serving Johnson County supervisor and recently elected chairperson Rod Sullivan announced his run for reelection Wednesday. Sullivan was first elected as a supervisor in 2004 and served as...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Iowa City’s unionized employees receive bonus, wage increase

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 16, 2024

The City of Iowa City’s unionized employees received a $1,600 bonus as well as a 3.5 percent pay raise after approval by the city council on Dec. 12. In mid-September, several members of...

The Phi Gamma Delta house (FIJI) is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Jacob Meloan’s FIJI-related lawsuit dismissed by courts

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 14, 2024

Jacob Meloan, the former University of Iowa student involved in the FIJI trial for his alleged role in the sexual assault of Makéna Solberg, had his lawsuit dismissed by the courts for failing to...

Ivy Schaefer, 9, and Maddy MacKenzie, 8, climb on a snow fort at Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 9 and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Iowa City, Johnson County continue to face severe weather conditions

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 14, 2024

Ahead of the first week of classes at the University of Iowa and the Iowa caucuses Monday, Johnson County continues to endure freezing temperatures. The Quad Cities National Weather Service account...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa City postpones Martin Luther King Jr. Day events due to cold weather

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 14, 2024

The City of Iowa City announced Sunday that it postponed all of its Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service events due to “dangerously cold temperatures.” According to the announcement, events...

Iowa City candidate Mandi Remington poses for a portrait during a City Council candidate meet in greet at Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct, 23, 2023.

Mandi Remington announces run for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 3, 2024

Mandi Remington, an Iowa City local who recently completed an unsuccessful city council run, announced she will now run for a seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in the June 2024 primary...

Photo contributed by Cory Bonnett

Two Johnson County EMTs retire after 30-plus years

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter December 7, 2023

After over 30 years of service, Johnson County first responders Tom Trump and Cory Bonnett retired in November from the Johnson County Ambulance Service. Trump and Bonnett received their “last calls,”...

Kale is seen at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

Johnson County supervisors incentivize pesticide reduction

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter December 4, 2023

After a loss in Iowa soil nutrients because of farming practices, Johnson County will implement incentives and tests to improve and protect soil health in the county. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

Kaitlyn Clark donates blood at Impact Life in Coralville on Nov. 25, 2023. Impact life receives about 228,000 blood donations a year.

New blood donor assessment increases eligibility with new criteria

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 28, 2023

Coralville blood donation center ImpactLife recently implemented a new assessment strategy following approval by the FDA to allow men who have sex with men to donate blood. Located at 1801 Second...

The Johnson County meeting room is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County housing report reveals gaps in affordable housing

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 28, 2023

According to its yearly affordable housing report, Johnson County has the highest percentage of cost-burdened households in Iowa. Renters in Iowa City are considered the most cost-burdened in the county. Data...

Youth & Family Service Manager Laurie Nash works in her office at the Johnson County Health & Human Services building in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Johnson County child care wage enhancement program yields positive results

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 27, 2023

The Johnson County child care wage enhancement program, which provided a $2 per hour increase for professionals in the industry, reportedly helped nearly 100 employees in the county. Federally funded...

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