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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

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn brings fresh perspective

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Former Iowa House candidate Andrew Dunn took a seat at the table last week with the Iowa City City Council in City Hall as its newest councilor. Dunn will serve for the remainder of former Councilor...

Iowa Faculty Senate's president Ana Rodriguez-Rodriguez speaks at the Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol. Sept. 13, 2022.

UI instructional track faculty voice concern for ‘class divide’ among instructors

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 17, 2023

University of Iowa instructional track faculty voiced feeling like “second-class citizens” compared to tenure track faculty on campus, a recent UI survey revealed. UI instructors said in the...

“Excluded No More,” “Escucha Mi Voz,” “Todo Para Todos,” and more signs are seen in the Johnson County Administration Building on January 24, 2022. About 100 protesters were pushing for funding from the Board of Supervisors Joint Entities Meeting.

Iowan immigrant advocacy group helps distribute $600 pandemic relief checks

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Escucha Mi Voz Iowa helped West Liberty become the country's first city to start distributing $600 pandemic relief checks to farm and meatpacking workers. On Jan. 2, the Iowa City community organization...

Jackson trial: No evidence of home invasion during killings, officers testify

Jackson trial: No evidence of home invasion during killings, officers testify

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter January 17, 2023

The trial of Alexander Jackson, 22, a former University of Iowa student accused of murdering his family in their Cedar Rapids residence, started this week. Testimonies revealed there was no evidence...

New COVID-19 variant increases the risk of infections in Johnson County

New COVID-19 variant increases the risk of infections in Johnson County

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Johnson County health officials are concerned about a potential increase in cases of the most recent COVID-19 subvariant as UI students return to campus after winter break. As numbers of the new...

Construction is seen on the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program House in Iowa City on Oct. 12, 2022. The Nonfiction Writing Program was created in 1976.

UI Nonfiction Writing Program house to open spring 2023

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter January 17, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program will have its own home this semester, as its new building is set to open for students and staff this spring. Located on the corner of North...

Johnson County Board of Supervisor Chairwoman Lisa Green-Douglass votes on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Lisa Green-Douglass elected Johnson County Board of Supervisors chair

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter January 17, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors elected Supervisor Lisa Green-Douglass as chair and Rod Sullivan as vice chair Jan. 3 for 2023. This will be Green-Douglass’ second time as chair, having...

Police tape is seen in front of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Officers were able to detain the shooter, no one is believed to have been injured.

Arrest made following Ped Mall shooting incident

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 17, 2023

Iowa City Police made an arrest in connection with multiple shots fired in the Pedestrian Mall Saturday afternoon. Dante Jaymes Yance, 29 of Iowa City, has been charged with three aggravated misdemeanors...

The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

UI DEI committee identifies retention, belonging as obstacles for CLAS members

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 16, 2023

Low faculty retention and belonging were among the top issues addressed in the 2022 annual University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report released...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

UI vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean resumes

Sydney Libert, News Reporter January 16, 2023

The University of Iowa relaunched its search for the next vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean after deciding to pause in October 2022. Brooks Jackson, current...

The Iowa City Marketplace is one of the areas that is a target for the energy efficiency grant. The Iowa City Marketplace is seen in Iowa City on March 2 2021.

New national discount store to open in Iowa City Marketplace

Kate Perez, News Editor January 16, 2023

The south side of Iowa City will soon have a new national discount store. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location is expected to open this year. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a store selling closeout and...

Iowa City community members march in the Unity Rally and March in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

Johnson County residents, elected officials march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor January 16, 2023

Over 200 Johnson County residents and elected officials marched on Monday morning from Eastdale Plaza to Mercer Park Gym while singing the gospel song “We shall overcome” in honor of Martin Luther...