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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 Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The site will now be an annual field trip stop for ICCSD sixth graders.

Iowa City schools partner with Historic Poor Farm to teach students about agriculture

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 18, 2024

Students in the Iowa City Community School District will be immersed in experiential learning about agriculture and the environment through a partnership with the nonprofit Grow: Johnson County this...

People play hopscotch on a pickleball court in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

IC Downtown District builds pickleball court on Ped Mall for summer

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter April 18, 2024

The Iowa City Downtown District built a multisport pickleball court late last week for residents to use this summer into early fall. The court also has hopscotch and shuffleboard and can be used for...

John Green speaks during a lecture in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Green spoke about being a bestselling author, YouTuber, and philanthropist.

Photos: John Green visits the University of Iowa

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist April 18, 2024

  At least 900 University of Iowa students and community members filled the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge to listen to a lecture by John Green, a bestselling author, YouTuber, and philanthropist,...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County Jail in dire need of renovations as building ages

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 17, 2024

Johnson County officials have slowly progressed toward a constructive plan regarding the maintenance and future of the deteriorating Sheriff’s Office and Jail. County Sheriff Brad Kunkel said...

Rod Sullivan speaks during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Shelter House Emergency Shelter set to receive renovations

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 17, 2024

The Iowa City Shelter House Emergency Shelter is set to renovate the single adult dormitories, bathrooms, and stairwells to improve the safety of guests and staff. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April 25, 2023.

UI political science faculty weigh in on potential effects of Iranian attack on Israel

Mia O’Connor-Walker, News Reporter April 17, 2024

Days following Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel, some University of Iowa faculty say the conflict could cause the Israel-Hamas war to escalate. In its first direct attack, Iran launched...

UI REACH student Jackie speaks with Sen. Joni Ernst Legislative Correspondent Layne Greenwood at the Russel Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

UI REACH students lobby for access in Washington

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor April 17, 2024

WASHINGTON — Gavin Carlson looked for a college program that could provide him access to higher education. Originally from Maine, Carlson had to move across the country to find what he needed. “I...

The RVAP Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. The RVAP Building hosts the new support group Healing Through Art.

Iowa Attorney General offers grant opportunity for sexual assault services after UI RVAP dissolution

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 17, 2024

After the University of Iowa’s announcement this month that it's transitioning the Rape Victim Advocacy Program to another program, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a grant Wednesday that...

USG members watch a presentation during an Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The meeting was the first since the election of the Addison Eckard and Brenda Ramirez as president and vice president.

USG elects 2024-25 executive cabinet and speaker of the senate

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 17, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government's 2024-25 senate gathered to make its first vote Tuesday on its speaker and pro-tem.  In unanimous votes, new speaker of the senate Ijeoma...

The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

IC City Council approves utility rates, fiscal 2025 budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 17, 2024

Several different utility and parking rates are in the process of being increased after the Iowa City City Council meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, the fiscal 2025 budget was approved. The city...

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus tries second attempt to shift funds from police budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 17, 2024

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus proposed an amendment to the city’s budget on Tuesday to shift an increase in funds for the police department to other public safety services that do not involve...

Pagliai’s Pizza is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

IC City Council passes first consideration on Pagliai’s Pizza building’s historic landmark status

Jack Moore, News Editor April 16, 2024

Iowa City City Council unanimously approved first considerations on Tuesday to make the Pagliai’s Pizza building a historic landmark.  The building's owner has contested the decision because...