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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

Elinor Levin, the forum moderator for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, leads the conversation between candidates. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum took place Tuesday night over Facebook live. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates give pitches on steering post-COVID-19 economy

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 30, 2020

Four candidates running for Johnson County Board of Supervisors shared their perspectives on the future of an economy recovering from the effects of COVID-19 on housing and local businesses during...

Purchasing fresh produce at the Coralville Farmers Market 201 E. 9th St..As seen on Monday, Sept 14, 2020.

Coralville continues to host annual farmers market in-person, Iowa City hosts market virtually

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 29, 2020

Iowa City and Coralville will continue to host their annual farmers markets from May to October. While Iowa City has been operating theirs exclusively online, Coralville has transitioned from an online...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County to change namesake after UI alum Lulu Merle Johnson

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 23, 2020

Johnson County will have its namesake changed to honor Lulu Merle Johnson, an alum of the University of Iowa and the second Black woman in the U.S. to earn a doctorate in history. The Board of...

Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Transportation committee advocates for longer bus hours, universal bus passes

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 21, 2020

The Johnson County Community Transportation Committee is recommending longer bus hours, universal passes, and service on Sundays to better serve low-income residents. The committee sent their suggestions...

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Johnson County District Court judge rules in favor of Trump campaign, invalidating thousands of ballot-request forms

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 14, 2020

A judge in the Johnson County District Court ruled Monday in favor of a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign, invalidating thousands of ballot-request forms mailed to voters with pre-filled information. Johnson...

A census awareness lawn sign during a rainy day in front of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs building on Thursday Sept. 10, 2020. COVID-19 has made collecting the census a harder task than in previous years so this sign promotes taking the census online.

Delays and deficits leave Census Bureau officials weary of approaching deadline

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has, in many ways, turned the 2020 census upside down. From delays to safety concerns to response rate deficits, the outlook of the census, the data of which billions of dollars...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 113 new COVID-19 cases

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 11, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported 113 new self-reported COVID-19 cases since Sept. 9, with 111 cases within the student population and two among employees. The total comes just nearly a week after...

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No decision yet in trial to decide fate of pre-filled absentee ballot request forms in Johnson County

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 9, 2020

A judge did not make a ruling during a Wednesday hearing on the lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee against Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert for mailing out absentee...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Decision in lawsuit between Iowa City schools, state education agency against the state to come next week

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 3, 2020
Iowa State Education Association and Iowa City school district seek temporary injunction on in-person class mandate.
Johnson County volunteers collect information at a primary precinct located in The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

State and counties ramp up poll worker recruitment ahead of general election

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 1, 2020

Iowa election officials are recruiting poll workers ahead of the Nov. 3 general election to prevent a possible shortage, as many usual workers are sitting out because of the coronavirus pandemic. In...

The Iowa City Public Library website pictured on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. The Iowa City Public Library offers a book club focused on Black Lives Matters and inclusivity.

IC to implement implicit bias training for landlords, new woke book club

Samantha Murray, News Reporter August 31, 2020

Amid Black Lives Matter protests, Iowa City has put new social programs in place seeking to combat implicit bias, including a landlord implicit bias training and a woke book club. Read Woke, started...

Protesters march back to the Old Capitol Building during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

IFR organizers encourage protesters to demand action from officials at third night of protests

Josie Fischels and Claire Benson August 31, 2020

Part of a four-night protest streak to apply pressure to local government officials, Iowa City protesters marched for the third consecutive night ahead of Tuesday’s city council meeting.  Protesters...