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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

County supervisors listen to members of Field to Family give a service agreement update during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on April 9, 2025.

JoCo approves new building heaters after cold snap, extends youth diversion program

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter May 8, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two significant items during its Thursday Formal, sending funding to both infrastructure needs and youth diversion services. The Board...

County Supervisors listen to an annual update by the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

Governor signs law overhauling Johnson County supervisor elections

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter May 1, 2025

On April 10, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 75 into law, requiring counties housing a public university, specifically Johnson (University of Iowa), Story (Iowa State University), and...

The Johnson County Jail is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Johnson County approves survey to gather public input on future of jail, sheriff’s office

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 28, 2025

For 44 years, Johnson County’s Jail in Iowa City has housed inmates all across the county. As of late, it’s done so less effectively. A 2023 assessment by Axiom Consultants determined that the...

County supervisors listen to memebrs of Field to Family give a service agreement update during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on April 9, 2025.

JoCo board approves $33,000 for summer youth program

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 24, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a new agreement at its April 24 formal meeting to support the Youth Empowered to Serve, or YES!, program. The program supports summer youth employment...

Sheriff Brad Kunkel and Axiom’s Rob Decker talk to the board of supervisors about the declining building quality of the jail and Sheriff’s Office during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

JoCo Board approves fleet shop expansion, poor farm renovations, and child abuse prevention funding

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 24, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several infrastructure initiatives at its Thursday formal session, including a $1.7 million Fleet Shop expansion, construction adjustments...

Senators gather during a meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025.

USG swears in 2025-26 administration

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor April 23, 2025

Following lengthy periods of debate, the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government made a series of votes and confirmations for the 2025-26 academic year at its senate meeting on Tuesday. USG...

County supervisors listen to members of Field to Family give a service agreement update during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on April 9, 2025.

JoCo expands child care programs through ARPA funds

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 16, 2025

At the Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Wednesday, county officials discussed its growing child care services through the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA funds. Staff reported...

The Iowa City VA Federal Building Campus is seen in Iowa City on April 15, 2025. Federal policymakers are currently proposing cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Iowa City staff say cuts to VA could push system past its breaking point

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 15, 2025

As the federal government moves to shrink the Department of Veterans Affairs, frontline workers in Iowa City warn that a system known for delivering high-quality care to veterans may be pushed past...

County supervisors listen to members of Field to Family give a service agreement update during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on April 9, 2025. The meeting also included the Johnson County Historical Society Service Agreement update.

JoCo approves $28,000 restoration for Historic Poor Farm barn

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 10, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a $28,948 proposal from CertaPro Painters to restore and repaint the Livestock Barn at the Historic Poor Farm during the board’s formal...

Jon Sims gestures to polytab in his workspace at ReUnions commercial brewing facility on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sims used polytab to transfer all three murals onto the walls of ReUnion in downtown Iowa City. Sims is an illustrator and designer for ReUnion Brewery.

Iowa City grant returns art to the public

Isobel Perez, News Reporter April 8, 2025

At the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee’s recent meeting, members discussed the applications of artists who submitted proposals to its Public Art Matching Fund Program, or PAMFP, which provides...

An Iowa City Transit bus is seen on Madison street in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Ridership has been on the rise since a fare-free program was put into place

Iowa City officials discuss future of fare-free bus service as deadline approaches

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 6, 2025

The Fare Free Iowa City Pilot Program, offering free bus rides to residents across the city since Aug. 1, 2023, is set to conclude on July 31, but the program’s record-breaking ridership numbers...

Attendees hold signs during a protest by the American Postal Workers Union and supporters outside of the Iowa City Post Office in the South of Six Business District on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Dozens rally in Iowa City to defend public postal service

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 6, 2025

Dozens gathered outside the Iowa City post office Sunday to express support for keeping the U.S. Postal Service, or USPS, a public service. At the Feb. 25 swearing-in ceremony for Secretary of Commerce...