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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

Paradise Kratom Capsules are seen in an Iowa City smoke and liquor shop on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City City Council indefinitely defers citywide Kratom ban

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 4, 2024

A contentious Kratom ban has been indefinitely deferred by the Iowa City City Council after months of discussion. In previous meetings, councilors and attendees have been split in their opinions on...

Sydney Becker works at the Women’s Resource And Action Center in Iowa City on Oct. 17. Becker is the sexual assault services campus coordinator and has been working for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program for three months. New services have been offered for a month now since RVAP was officially absorbed into DVIP.

DVIP marks first month after absorbing RVAP services

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 31, 2024

In the wake of the college “red zone,” campus organizations like the University of Iowa sorority Alpha Chi Omega have been trying to aid in the fight against sexual assault and domestic violence...

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Corda Credit Union breaks ground in Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 30, 2024

More and more people are turning to national and global banks and quickly growing fintech companies for loans and banking services. Growth in banking services, for Iowans, appears to be an important...

Nurse Dom Mascardo holds up a COVID shot in the Iowa Memorial Union QuickCare on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Less students are receiving the booster shot this winter than in previous years.

Johnson County and UI Health Care promote vaccinations

Jacob Calvin, New Reporter October 30, 2024

Respiratory virus season is officially here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, has recently reported that this respiratory disease season is expected to have a...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City man was arrested after parodying a police detective on Twitter

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 30, 2024

Daniel Kauble was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly violating a no contact order stemming from a Twitter account he used to impersonate University of Iowa Detective Ian Mallory.  Kauble spent...

Contributed by Scott Storck, president of Iowa Veterans Outdoor Experience.

Veteran nonprofit to auction Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder signed basketball

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 29, 2024

In the dappled sunlight of Solon’s forests, Navy veteran Paul Austin sat in stillness, waiting for the perfect moment. Paralyzed seven years ago after a service injury contributed to a fall that...

The College of Education Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Oct. 27, 2024. The Lindquist Center is located at 240 South Madison Street in Iowa City.

UI College of Education sends teachers to rural schools

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 28, 2024

Thirty-seven counties in Iowa are considered completely rural, which is more than one-third of the state's 99 counties, according to an Iowa State University report. In these areas, just like anywhere...

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.

Portion of Lulu Merle Johnson exhibit passes JoCo board consideration

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 24, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed a $118,250 agreement for an exhibit that will include a bronze statue commemorating Lulu Merle Johnson, the county's eponym. The supervisors approved an...

The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center as seen on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. Mandy Coates was appointed the new director of veteran affairs by the Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs.

Johnson County appoints Mandy Coates as new veterans affairs director

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 24, 2024

Following the resignation of its previous director in July, the Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs has appointed Mandy Coates as the new director of veterans affairs. Coates served as...

South of 6 Executive Director Maurice Davis speaks outside of the South District Market building in Iowa City on Oct. 21. The South of 6 is a nonprofit that supports economic development, infrastructure growth, and community events.

IC economic development nonprofit hires new executive director

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 24, 2024

The South of 6 Business District recently hired Maurice Davis as its new executive director with the hopes of bringing his business and marketing experience to the area. The South of 6 is a nonprofit...

Christina Bohannan listens to roundtable members during the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Housing Policy Roundtable at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Members of the roundtable discussed local, state, and federal policies surrounding Iowa's affordable housing crisis.

Elected officials, candidates discuss affordable housing at roundtable

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 23, 2024

The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition hosted a roundtable discussion on affordable housing to inform community members and elected officials on issues and policy opportunities on Wednesday. Extra...

Bob Walker pets a goat during the first-ever bus tour at Walker Homestead in Johnson County on Oct. 20, 2024. The farmstead originally began as a farm-to-table service.

New agritourism coalition promotes business through bus rides around Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 22, 2024

On a Sunday morning, Walker Homestead Farm and Winery was brought to life with spouts of dust on a gravel road beneath the tires of an Express Midwest charter bus. The bus tour left from Walker...