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

The Iowa River is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Riversides are among the many water environments that cicadas reside. This spring, for the first time in 221 years, two specific broods of cicadas will emerge from the earth.

Johnson County to see millions of cicadas this summer

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 4, 2024

The summer of 2024 will see the emergence of millions of periodic cicadas in Johnson County and trillions throughout the rest of the U.S., experts say. Annual cicadas emerge exactly as described: yearly...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday Oct. 4 2023.

Pilot project aims to help Johnson County families find affordable housing

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 4, 2024

To combat the county's levels of unhoused individuals, Johnson County Social Services is partnering with local nonprofits to provide affordable housing through the Permanent Supportive Housing Pilot...

Man charged with exposing himself in Iowa City Walmart

Man charged with exposing himself in Iowa City Walmart

Jack Moore, News Editor April 4, 2024

Dustin Hills, 44, of West Branch, Iowa, has been charged with indecent exposure for allegedly exposing himself to a minor in the toy aisle of the Iowa City Walmart off Highway 1 in December. Hills was...

Photo contributed by Christine Nobis

Nonprofit supports traditional practices, empowers Iowa City Indigenous communities

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 2, 2024

A lifelong passion for justice fuels Iowa City resident Sikowis Nobiss, who is Plains Cree/Saulteaux and a member of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan. “I feel like my ancestors...

The Senior Center’s singing group sings during a Lyrics Alive event at the Iowa City Senior Center on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Growing Iowa senior population places weight on younger generations

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 2, 2024

As Iowa’s older person population increases, experts say the state will face new political, social, and economic consequences. University of Iowa researchers found that Iowa currently has...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

JoCo finds 175 total health code violations in March

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter April 1, 2024

The Johnson County Public Health Department completed its monthly inspections of local restaurants and food-related businesses. Officials reported 175 violations across 83 inspections. From the inspected...

Rod Sullivan speaks during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

JoCo Board of Supervisors approve task force to support transgender community

Jack Moore, News Editor March 28, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the creation of an advisory task force to recommend actions the board can take to support the transgender community. Board member V Fixmer-Oraiz...

Rod Sullivan speaks during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

JoCo Board of Supervisors proposes action to support transgender residents

Theron Luett, News Reporter March 27, 2024

At the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday, Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz announced the board’s proposal to create solutions to address safety concerns and reduce barriers in the county...

A sprinkler sits in a field outside of Iowa City on April 16. Some in agriculture say the falling price of farmland is merely the product of an economic cycle. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Johnson County farmers adapt to years-long drought

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 27, 2024

As early spring weather patterns fluctuate, a much longer period of drought forces Johnson County farmers to adapt their practices ahead of the growing season in May. Iowa is experiencing the harshest...

Steve Swenka hooks up a Gehl grinder-mixer to his tractor at Double G Angus Farms in Tiffin on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Double G Farms has been open for 111 years and is currently owned by Steve Swenka and his wife, Amy.

Johnson County grant sprouts opportunity for small farmers

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 27, 2024

For Iowa City resident David Lam and his family, a Johnson County grant program that aims to increase access to fresh food made “a small dream come true.” David Lam’s parents, Nam and Anna...

Dust is seen being kicked up from from a car driving down a gravel road outside os Solon, Iowa on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Board of Supervisors fund dust control amid citizen concern

Theron Luett, News Reporter March 26, 2024

Johnson County resident James Shymansky spends hundreds of dollars each year on something that many Iowans living in rural areas face: Dusty roads. Shymansky said he and his 13 neighbors...

The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Jury begins deliberation in Jeffrey Dodds’ sexual abuse of a minor case

Jack Moore, News Editor March 24, 2024

After four days of court, jury members began deliberating Monday on a case that will decide whether the husband of a former Coralville City Councilor will be convicted of sexually abusing a child. The...

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