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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

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Student diversity on the rise in Iowa City schools

Virginia Russell and Kate Perez February 5, 2023

Iowa City K-12 public schools reported higher levels of diversity in its student enrollment during the 2021-22 school year but also saw decreases in certain racial groups. The increase follows a trend...

Members of the University of Iowa's gardening club, D.I.R.T., conduct their introductory meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

UI student gardens to open after years of fundraising

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 5, 2023

The University of Iowa student organization Determined Growers Incorporating Radical Farming will begin planting its on-campus Edible Gardens this spring. The gardens are being planted after several...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt.

Iowa City residents scammed by UI email offering free baby grand piano

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 5, 2023

The false promise of a free grand piano led several Iowa City community members to fall victim to a scam known as phishing. Many UI and Iowa City community members received a scam email from University...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Cost of Johnson County building renovations increase 85 percent from original estimate

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 2, 2023

The cost of the planned renovations to the Johnson County administration and health and human services buildings increased 85 percent from its initial estimate. The project was originally slated to...

Iowa City Community School District board members speak during a meeting at the Professional Development Center at the Educational Services Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa City Community School District considers changing active intruder procedures

Virginia Russell, News Reporter February 1, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is considering changing its active shooter training after dissatisfaction with its current model. Iowa City Community School District School Board members...

Iowa Interstate Railroad purchases 30 acres for new transloading facility in southeast Iowa City

Iowa Interstate Railroad purchases 30 acres for new transloading facility in southeast Iowa City

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 1, 2023

A new rail-to-truck trans-loading facility is coming to Iowa City following a purchase of 30 acres of land by the Iowa Interstate Railroad. The new facility will be located in southeast Iowa City...

Supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at  a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County Public Health Clinical Services lacking certain staff after resignations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 1, 2023

Johnson County Public Health Clinical Services is facing staffing shortages in key positions after last year’s resignations and recent illnesses. Roberta Sloat, Clinical Services Manager for Johnson...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City school district calls for increase in aid, restoration of Iowa Code Chapter 20

Virginia Russell and Kate Perez February 1, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is calling for the reinstation of Iowa Code Chapter 20 collective bargaining legislation and more Supplemental State Aid in 2023. According to the district’s...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Johnson County launches new on-demand ride service for those with transportation barriers

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 1, 2023

Johnson County residents who face transportation barriers can now request same-day on-demand transportation through a new county-wide ride service.  This new service is an expansion to an existing...

Professor Ibrahim Damir performs a demonstration of a flood prediction during a press conference for the University of Iowa’s new Center for Hydrologic development at the Iowa Flood Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The center aims to better the ability to predict floods and droughts.

UI increases national reach with new Center for Hydrologic Development

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 1, 2023

The University of Iowa will work on a new Center for Hydrologic Development facility in partnership with the University of Alabama, the UI announced in a press conference on Wednesday. The center...

Iowa City Community School District board members react during a meeting at the Professional Development Center at the Educational Services Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa City schools consider funding options for new preschool programs

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 1, 2023

Funding for more Iowa City Community School District preschool program options is still being considered following a school board member debate on Tuesday.  Members of the Iowa City Community School...

Iowa City Council listens to speaker at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Iowa City updates Southwest District plan to be more sustainable, equitable

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 31, 2023

Residents in the Iowa City Southwest District could soon see improvements to affordable housing, pedestrian-friendly streets, and easier-to-access commercial areas. The district, which covers the...