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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

Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green poses for a portrait on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green calls for countywide equity and inclusive policymaking going forward

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 16, 2021

Jon Green, new Johnson County Supervisor, dedicates his success in both the recent election and his campaign strategy to the combination of volunteer work and his restoration message. His strategy...

Jon Green stands at the bar with his girlfriend of three years, Eleanore Taft, as they wait for polls to close on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Green won the special election for Johnson County Supervisor with 66.1 percent of the vote, according to the unofficial election night results.

Democrat Jon Green wins supervisor seat in Johnson County special election

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 8, 2021

Jon Green drank a Guinness beer in celebration after the results of the Johnson County Special election came in Tuesday night. Surrounded by supporters at Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City, the Democratic candidate...

School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Republican JoCo supervisor candidate Phil Hemingway holds meet and greet in Iowa City neighborhood.

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor May 27, 2021

Phil Hemingway met with a small group of Johnson County residents on an Iowa City porch and discussed the upcoming special election for Johnson County Board of Supervisors, his platform, and the role...

A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Candidates line up in Johnson County Board of Supervisors race

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor May 12, 2021

Three candidates will run in Johnson County's special election on June 8 to fill a vacant spot on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Democrats and Republicans nominated their candidates for...

Mark Nolte addresses a Johnson County joint entities meeting to talk about Project Better Together on April 19, 2021. Project Better Together plans to get 80 percent of Johnson County residents vaccinated by the fall.

Project Better Together launches unique vaccination campaign

Claire Benson May 3, 2021

Project Better Together, a coalition of Johnson County business and development groups, launched a campaign encouraging Johnson County residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The group aims for...

Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund on Thursday April 29, 2021.

Iowa City City Council looks to allow alcohol use in park shelters

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter May 3, 2021

Iowa City residents will be able to enjoy alcohol in park shelters this summer. The Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance allowing alcohol in city park shelters through two readings, and members...

A sapling is seen in Court Hill Park on Thursday, April 29, 2021. As a part of Iowa City’s Project 51, 60 trees were planted in Court Hill Park and 400 trees were planted throughout Iowa City in 2020.

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Iowa City plants 400 trees in 2020, looks to break planting record in 2021

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 29, 2021

After breaking records for tree-planting in 2020, the City of Iowa City is planning to plant a more diverse and plentiful selection of trees in 2021. The city announced earlier this month that Iowa...

Photo of Micah Broekemeier. Contributed.

UI undergrad running for Johnson County Board of Supervisors as a Republican candidate

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter April 28, 2021

Micah Broekemeier, a 29-year-old history major at the University of Iowa, has announced his intention to run as a Republican in the upcoming special election for a Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

The Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Activists urge Johnson County leaders to provide more direct aid to individuals

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 22, 2021

Johnson County community members and activists urged local government officials to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan to direct relief for workers at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’...

A group of protesters gather outside of the Johnson County Courthouse to advocate for Iowa City resident, Naa Adjeiwa Tackie on Monday, April 19, 2021.

Iowa City community rallies in support around small business owner’s alleged wrongful eviction

Claire Benson, News Reporter April 20, 2021

Iowa City small business owner Naa Adjeiwa Tackie, 34, is currently looking to keep her lease and dismiss a motion from her landlord to evict her from her space, accusing him of wrongly evicting her. According...

Iowa City’s mayor Bruce Teague holds the online Iowa City City Council Meeting, broadcasted live on Youtube, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The meeting covered many topics, ranging from transit updates to police budgeting.

Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission reinstated

Claire Benson, News Reporter April 16, 2021

The Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission was reinstated Thursday night, beginning its first meeting with four new commissioners. Iowa City City Council appointed the new commissioners...

Iowa City’s mayor Bruce Teague holds the online Iowa City City Council Meeting, broadcasted live on Youtube, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The meeting covered many topics, ranging from transit updates to police budgeting.

Truth and Reconciliation commission to resume after joint meeting with City Council

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 13, 2021

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will resume meetings with a newly composed membership starting on Thursday with a joint meeting with the Iowa City City Council, after the council appointed...