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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

Janelle Greiger, a paramedic at the Johnson County Ambulance Service, prepares to respond to a call on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. The service explained it is a hit or miss when it comes to how many calls they receive.

Number of deaths stabilize in JoCo following the pandemic

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 11, 2023

After roughly three years of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson County is experiencing relief from fatalities.  The Johnson County Medical Examiner Department reported a decline in the...

Local government Union workers Megan Vollenweider and Quintin Bryant stand in front of City Hall in Iowa City Iowa on Monday, Oct. 9th, 2023.

Iowa City union workers ask for wage increase

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 11, 2023

When Shaun Daly came to work for the City of Iowa City 16 years ago, he willingly took a pay cut because of how great the benefits were for city employees. Now, with inflation so high, Daly said...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City police restrict access to previously available details on its activity log website.

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 11, 2023

Iowa City Police Department officials changed the level of detail in incidents available to the public in its police activity log in September to prevent accidental disclosure of confidential information.  Iowa...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Non-emergency number for UI Campus Safety down, experts work to restore service

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 11, 2023

The Office of Campus Safety sent out an email  Wednesday afternoon to notify the campus that it is unable to receive non-emergency phone calls to its 319-335-5022 line because of a phone service interruption. According...

Photo of Donald E. Letendre

UI College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Letendre to step down after 17 years

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 11, 2023

Donald Letendre, the current longest-serving dean at the University of Iowa, is stepping down this summer after 17 years in his position.  Letendre is stepping down in summer 2024 as dean of the...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Tensions boil over during county meetings last week

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 11, 2023

Some consider Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ meetings “boring.” Not last week. In a setting normally known for decorum and calm exchanges between officials and the public, the weekly...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Bondholder Preston Hollow beats UI Hospitals and Clinics in auction for Mercy IC assets

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 10, 2023

Bondholder Preston Hollow Community Capital topped the University of Iowa’s $20 million bid to acquire Mercy Iowa City and its assets in a prolonged auction. The decision was announced late Tuesday...

Laura Bergus and her supporters wait for the Iowa City Council primary results to come in while waiting at a campaign watch party at the South District Market in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (Jordan Barry/ The Daily Iowan)

Incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor win Iowa City’s District A primary

Isabelle Foland, Roxy Ekberg, and Alejandro Rojas October 10, 2023

Iowa City City Council incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor will be the two candidates on the general election ballot for District A after results from the district’s primary on Tuesday night. Bergus...

Rich LeMay scans blood products collected from donors at ImpactLife in Coralville on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. ImpactLife is a blood donation center working to combat the blood shortage throughout Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. "We are in desperate need for donors. You could be doing a lot more good donating through your local blood centers or at hospitals rather than selling plasma. Blood products that we collect are ones that trauma patients (and) cancer patients need," LeMay said.

Sister of sickle cell patients discusses importance of sickle cell awareness

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Sisters Beleta and Barbara Brewer from Des Moines died in their 40s from sickle cell disease in 2013 after spending most of their lives in the hospital because of multiple surgeries. Their younger...

Horse and buggies are seen at Stringtown Grocery Store in Kalona, Iowa on Sept. 28, 2023. Members of the Amish community oppose the repavement of a road in Kalona from a chip-seal surface to asphalt because the new road wouldn’t be horse friendly.

Amish residents oppose construction materials to update existing JoCo road

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Despite concerns from the Amish community, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors is moving ahead with a plan to repave a county road outside of Kalona, Iowa. The project will resurface a portion...

Heavy duty machinery being operated on landfill piles at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

Iowa City receives $4 million grant to help expand composting efforts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Iowa City’s composting facility is expanding to address the needs of Iowa City’s growing population. The facility will receive an upgrade in spring 2025 after the city was awarded a $4 million...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Mayflower Residence Hall could be sold within month, realtor predicts

Parker Jones, Managing Editor October 10, 2023

The sale of Mayflower Residence Hall could happen by the end of October. The decision to sell the dorm first came in February when the University of Iowa announced its plan to sell the building...