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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

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An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022. Johnson County and Iowa City are exploring the potential of a joint law enforcement facility.

Iowa City police and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to potentially join forces

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 9, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office may merge forces with a potential joint law enforcement facility. The discussion first arose due to separate space needs studies...

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UI students consider Bluesky as an alternative to X

Zoe Smith, News Reporter December 9, 2024

Social media takes up many people’s phone screens — whether it’s an Instagram direct message notification, a like on Facebook, or a new video being shared on TikTok. In the past decade, many...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

University of Iowa alum, UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect arrested

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 9, 2024

At a Monday press conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that a “strong person of interest” was arrested in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO and University of Iowa...

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UI researchers complete TRACERS project for NASA

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 8, 2024

The future of space discovery has never been clearer as NASA and researchers across the nation plan to launch twin satellites in less than six months. In 2019, University of Iowa physicist Craig Kletzing...

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UI student named 2025 Rhodes Scholar recipient

Brianna Brands, News Reporter December 8, 2024

With their thirst for knowledge, dedication to their craft, and natural leadership skills, it is no wonder University of Iowa student Paras Bassuk has been named UI’s 23rd Rhodes Scholar. Bassuk is...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Man connected to 2022 UI Hawk Alert sentenced to 100 years

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 5, 2024

A North Liberty man, who is connected to a September 2022 sexual assault that prompted a Hawk Alert, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for two counts of sexual assault and two counts of burglary...

Former Swisher Mayor Julie Persons poses for a portrait outside of the City Hall building in downtown Swisher on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Why Swisher is without a mayor

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 5, 2024

Swisher, a small Johnson County town with just over 900 residents, is once again without a mayor after Julie Persons resigned in mid-November to become Johnson County Auditor. Persons, who had served...

Vice Chairperson Jon Green speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

JoCo Board of Supervisors adopts proclamation denouncing Reynolds religious freedom law

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter December 5, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors adopted an “All Are Welcome" resolution on Wednesday affirming the county’s commitment to “promoting a united vision where all are welcome in Johnson County,...

Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission members meeting was held in the Iowa City City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Along with other items, the board addressed the rezoning of a proposed multi-family residential building.

Iowa City to see mix of residential units in Cardinal Heights development

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 4, 2024

Iowa City is a step closer to the construction of 78 new residential units on the west side of town. In 2022, city officials approved rezoning for a plot of land east of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and...

The Iowa River is seen on Dec. 3, 2024.

EPA recommends adding Iowa River to state’s impaired waters list

Brianna Brands, News Reporter December 4, 2024

On Nov. 12, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, released a public notice recommending two segments of the Iowa River, along with segments from other Iowa rivers, be added to the state’s impaired...

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ALPLA to open a new training hub in Iowa City

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 4, 2024

Ground has recently broken to begin construction on ALPLA’s new $10 million, 35,000-square-foot Learning and Development Hub in Iowa City. ALPLA is an Austrian-based company specializing in plastic...

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UI 1997 valedictorian and UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 4, 2024

Brian Thompson, a 1997 University of Iowa graduate and class valedictorian with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and the CEO of the health insurance company UnitedHealthcare since...