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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

Demonstrators march during an immigration protest in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance.

The legacy and history of Latino protest at UI

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 25, 2025

The protest by Latino members of Iowa City is the latest in a lineage of protests intended to support and uplift their community’s voices. In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order...

Christopher Warnock poses for a portrait in his home in Iowa City on Feb. 21. Warnock is a local attorney at law with five cases that have reached the Iowa Supreme Court.

Meet Iowa City’s unlikely landlord-tenant attorney

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor February 25, 2025

Challenging some of Iowa City’s largest landlords in the courtroom, Iowa City Attorney Christopher Warnock has led a career that seeks to define the relationships between landlords and tenants where...

A stack of banned books is seen on a display at Prairie Lights on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

Iowa ranked second highest in the nation for book bans in 2024

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 25, 2025

Iowa was ranked second in the nation for book bans in classrooms and school libraries in 2024 with 3,671 titles removed — over six times more than Texas, the third-highest state. Only Florida has banned...

Lt. Axel Swanson poses for a portrait inside of Fire Station 4 in Iowa City on Feb. 18. Swanson received the designation as Fire Officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing, which is valid for the next three years before his revaluation.

Iowa City lieutenant earns prestigious Fire Officer designation

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 25, 2025

Axel Swanson, a lieutenant with the Iowa City Fire Department, recently earned a Fire Officer designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Swanson, a 25-year firefighter, is one of only...

A construction site near land slated to be Cedar Rapid’s new casino is seen on Feb. 23. The project is moving forward with the $275 million casino after authorization from the Iowa Racing Gaming Commission.

Riverside Casino files a suit against new Cedar Rapids casino project

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter February 25, 2025

The City of Cedar Rapids is moving forward with plans for a $275 million dollar casino after the Iowa Racing Gaming Commission authorized a gaming license for Linn County on Feb. 6. After two failed...

A carton of eggs is seen at the University of Iowa Food Pantry on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Egg prices grew
15.2 percent nationwide between December and January

The national egg shortage is hurting Iowa City’s most financially vulnerable residents

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 25, 2025

Americans across the nation are feeling a strain on their wallets due to avian influenza, commonly referred to as the bird flu, which has led to the largest increase in egg prices in 10 years. According...

A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the current North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.

North Liberty Food Pantry expanding to meet growing demand

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 24, 2025

The North Liberty Community Pantry is expanding with a new facility designed to better serve local families. The upcoming 10,500-square-foot building will feature a larger shopping area, expanded food...

An Ava Jones t-shirt is seen on display at Raygun in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. A portion of the officially licensed clothing’s proceeds go towards Ava Jones, but a QR code link to directly donate to Ava Jones is displayed in the store next to the shirts.

RAYGUN partners with former women’s basketball player Ava Jones following cancer diagnosis

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 24, 2025

Following retired Hawkeye women’s basketball player Ava Jones’ social media announcement that she has been diagnosed with cancer,  RAYGUN stores announced a partnership with Jones to help her...

The Kimball and Beecher offices are seen in Iowa City on Monday, Feb 24, 2025. The offices held a free dental clinic for children in the community on Friday.

JoCo hosts free dental care event for children

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 24, 2025

A University of Iowa study found in 1992, 62 percent of Iowa dentists were willing to accept all new Medicaid patients without conditions. In 2013, the number dropped to just 16 percent of dentists...

Iowa City City Council special elections candidate Ross Nusser listens to a speaker at the Public Library in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

Iowa City City Council candidate Ross Nusser previously faced tax lien, lawsuit over unpaid debt

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 24, 2025

Just eight days before the upcoming special election for the Iowa City City Council, The Daily Iowan received an anonymous tip regarding candidate Ross Nusser’s past financial issues. The information,...

The Unitarian Universalist Society building front is seen in Coralville on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. The Johnson County United Nations Association will host an International Women's Day Dinner at the UUS building on March 6.

JoCo United Nations Association to host “Night of 1,000 Dinners” for International Women’s Day

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 23, 2025

Johnson County United Nations Association, or JCUNA, and the Office of Equity and Human Rights will co-host the “Night of 1,000 Dinners” on March 6 to celebrate International Women’s Day. The...

Members of the Johnson County League of Women’s Voters at Poindexter Coffee in Iowa City on Oct. 9, 2024. The women meet for monthly coffee to discuss happenings in the league.

Democratic legislators attend forum with focus on environment and water quality

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 23, 2025

Johnson County League of Women Voters held a legislative forum at the Coralville City Hall Saturday, where all Johnson County State Legislators were invited to attend. Five of nine made an appearance. Zach...