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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

Bruce Teague and members of the airport commission pose for a portrait during the ribbon-cutting at the conclusion ceremony of the Iowa City Municipal Airport’s solar project on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A total of 300 solar arrays were installed and will be officially powered in the next few weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrates new $1 million solar array

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 14, 2024

The Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrated its new solar array Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $1 million project is a culmination of more than a month of construction and an overarching...

Andreas Wilz, paramedic field operations supervisor, demonstrates the use of Narcan nasal spray on a training mannequin at the Johnson County Ambulance Service in Iowa City on Nov. 10. Naloxene is an emergency medication that can counteract an opioid overdose.

Johnson County combats opioid overdoses with new Narcan distribution program

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 13, 2024

Throughout 2023, Johnson County Public Health reported 10 opioid overdose deaths — all attributed to fentanyl. Johnson County and Iowa as a whole fall in line with the national trend of opioid —...

Community members and City Council members gather during a meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The City Council meets on the first and last Tuesday of every month.

Child Care Wage Enhancement Program evaluates future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 13, 2024

Two years since its start, the county-wide Child Care Wage Enhancement Program has seen both successes and shortfalls. Participating child care centers have reported staff retention and improved quality...

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.

United Action for Youth adapts after grant cycle losses

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 11, 2024

As grant applications nationwide ramp up in competitiveness, crucial organizations are left scrambling for funds to continue operating. Iowa City’s own United Action for Youth, or UAY, now faces...

A family takes photos in front of an Iowa City sign during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.

Iowa City ranked in top 100 U.S. cities to live in

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 10, 2024

With a state-of-the-art health care system, high-quality education for all ages, and easy access to all kinds of amenities, Iowa City is one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. Every year, Livability,...

Photo illustration by Isabella Tisdale

New community newsletter serves Johnson County residents

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 7, 2024

Toddlers, with attention spans similar to that of a goldfish, can be difficult to keep entertained, especially if they never get to leave home. Even though they find the simplest things exciting, their...

Chairperson Rod Sullivan speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Department of Public Health Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meet every Wednesday at 9:00 A.M.

JoCo Board of Supervisors approve amendment to 2025 budget

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 7, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the fiscal 2025 budget in the most recent formal meeting, reallocating funds to enhance public safety, health services, environmental...

Early voters line up to cast their ballots during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 23. Hundreds of students showed up at the IMU for the final day for early voting at the satellite early voting site.

What time do the Iowa polls close?

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter November 5, 2024

With voting well underway, nearly 88,000 people have registered to vote in the 2024 general election in Johnson County. Of those almost 88,000, 1,138 people registered on Election Day to vote for the...

A John Deere Tractor is seen outside of Solon, Iowa on Oct.16. John Deere recently laid off staff in many locations around the state.

John Deere layoffs reflect farming challenges in global economic cycle

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 5, 2024

There is a specific pattern in the Midwest farming industry, and Iowa is no exception. Iowa is the second largest agricultural exporter in the U.S. according to the Iowa Farm Bureau, which also describes...

Iowa River Power Restaurant is seen in Coralville on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Historic Coralville building to be preserved and reopened

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 4, 2024

Last fall, the Iowa River Power Restaurant closed its doors after serving the Coralville community for almost 50 years. According to the Iowa River Landing website, the Iowa River and Power Company...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks to community members during a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

Changes in the works for Iowa City nonprofit grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 4, 2024

Iowa City’s long-running grant program that provides operational funding to area nonprofits serving low-income residents is undergoing changes to streamline the program and its priorities. Recently,...

A Johnson County Ambulance Service worker walks towards a morning group huddle at the Johnson County Ambulance Medical Examiner Building on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

New Johnson County ambulance program decreases barriers to health care

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 4, 2024

Although Johnson County prides itself on its medical strengths from the University of Iowa’s world-renowned health care facilities, there are some emergency medical services that require a more human,...