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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

A mosquito trap is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. The trap, placed by Johnson County Public Health Mosquito Surveillance Program, is located just off a trail in Hickory Hill park. The park is located at 1439 E Bloomington St.

Iowans collaborate to protect against West Nile virus

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 6, 2024

Although mosquitos might not be flying around as often right now compared to some sweltering summer nights, West Nile virus peaks at the end of the summer and early fall. Spread through mosquito bites,...

Johnson County Public Health building sign is seen Iowa City on Aug. 27, 2023. CredibleMind and Johnson County Public Health recently partnered starting a mental health website.

Johnson County launches new mental health website

Shaely Odean, News Reporter October 6, 2024

Johnson County Public Health has partnered with the platform CredibleMind to curate a website to promote the mental well-being of those searching for resources. This free website launched on Tuesday,...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Recently, the University of Iowa dropped its overall ranking among U.S. universities according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings.

UI faces internet and system outage Sunday

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 6, 2024

This is a developing story, check back for updates.  A widespread IT outage Sunday has taken down internet access, uiowa.edu, and multiple campus IT systems, particularly impacting off-campus users....

Pro-Palestine protesters interact with pro-Israel protesters during an International day of action protest by Iowans for Palestine at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. During the protest, speakers led chants, told personal stories, and held up signs.

One hundred pro-Palestine protesters gather nearly one year after Oct. 7 attack

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 5, 2024

About 100 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest Saturday, recognizing International Day of Action for Palestine as the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors chairperson Rod Sullivan speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Sept. 4. Recently, a $1.2 million loan amendment was passed to redirect funds to peace officer equipment and other communication tools for emergency services.

JoCo Board passes $1.2 million loan amendment

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 3, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors amended a loan agreement totaling $1.2 million that will go to supporting peace officer equipment at their meeting Thursday. The board also declared September...

The Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism recipient, Gene Andrew Jarrett, speaks with peers during the Truman Capote Award Ceremony and Reception in the Senate Chambers at The Old Capitol on Oct. 2. Jarrett won the award for his biography of Paul Laurence Dunbar; the $30,000 annual award is the largest cash prize for English-language literary criticism.

Iowa Writers’ Workshop presents $30,000 Truman Capote Award

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 3, 2024

On an ordinary day, between messages from colleagues on campus and strangers from beyond the hallowed walls of Princeton University, Dean of Faculty and William S. Tod Professor of English Gene Jarrett...

CommUnity Crisis Services Mental Health's Law Enforcement Liaison, Kelsie Tomlin (Left), and Iowa City Police Officer Kristie Davis (Right) answer questions in a conference room at the Iowa City Police Department on Sept. 30. ICPD has partnered with CommUnity since February 2021 to embed a mental health liaison within the department in order to enhance the services provided to those in the community experiencing a mental health crisis and connect them with the appropriate resources.

Iowa City Police introduce crisis co-responder unit

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 3, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department has launched its first-ever crisis co-responder team, pairing an officer with a mental health liaison to de-escalate crises, provide on-scene support, and connect individuals...

The One University Place building is seen in University Heights on October 3.

University Heights prepares for raised sales tax

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 3, 2024

University Heights, a small suburb on the west side of Iowa City, is implementing a new sales tax to make up for lost traffic camera revenue. The state legislature recently passed a law that forced...

Chairperson Rod Sullivan speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The board denied the North Liberty Food Pantry a tax abatement.

Johnson County Board considers new property tax exemption policy

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 2, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors denied the North Liberty Community Pantry a tax abatement, discussed updates to the Health and Human Service Building, and considered a project to expand the...

The Knutson Construction Headquarters is seen in Iowa City on Oct. 1, 2024. The company is set to close its Iowa City location at the end of this year and will lay off 40 employees on Oct. 3.

Knutson Construction Company lays off 40 workers

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 2, 2024

Forty workers at Knutson Construction Company’s Iowa City office were laid off Thursday. The entire office will close at the end of the year. The announcement came on Sept. 5 from the company’s...

The Public Policy Research Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Public Policy Center and the Iowa Social Science Research Center will combine to become the Center for Social Science Innovation.

New UI Center for Social Science Innovation

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 2, 2024

The University of Iowa recently announced the new Center for Social Science Innovation after receiving approval from the Iowa Board of Regents in September. In December of 2023, a team from the...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. City Hall will begin renovations and upgrades in October.

Iowa City plans for City Hall structural upgrades

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 2, 2024

Due to a 2023 space evaluation study, the Iowa City City Council recently decided to upgrade the City Hall space. The council discussed plans to upgrade the City Hall in a formal meeting on Sept....