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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

Iowa City police arrest suspect in Old Capitol Town Center assault

Iowa City police arrest suspect in Old Capitol Town Center assault

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 1, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department reported the arrest of Samuel Levell Evans, Jr., 27, Monday following an assault incident at the Old Capitol Town Center on March 18. Evans, Jr. is charged with...

Thresea Meeks-Mosley displays a sign during South East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility at College Green Park in Iowa City on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Photos: East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist March 31, 2024

Roughly 100 people gathered at College Green Park on Sunday to recognize East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility. The rally featured several speakers who read poetry, shared personal stories, and...

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

Iowa City City Council to vote on historic landmark status for Pagliai’s Pizza building

Jack Moore, News Editor March 31, 2024

The Iowa City City Council will vote on Tuesday for its first consideration to designate the Pagliai’s Pizza building as a historic landmark, which goes against the wishes of the building owner. Currently,...

The Gilbert Street bridge is seen on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert Street bridge replacement project to start April 1

Isabelle Foland, News Editor March 31, 2024

The Gilbert Street bridge replacement project will officially begin on April 1. The project will be split into several phases, according to a release from the City of Iowa City. The first phase...

Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 30, 2024

University of Iowa student voters elected Addison Eckard and Brenda Ramirez as Undergraduate Student Government's next president and vice president Friday afternoon.  Eckard and Ramirez won with...

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

UI releases plan to repair Old Capitol gold dome after storm damage

Theron Luett, News Reporter March 29, 2024

The University of Iowa Facilities Management released project information Thursday regarding a plan to repair roof damage on the gold Old Capitol dome. According to the project website, roof damage...

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.

JoCo Board of Supervisors approve task force to support transgender community

Jack Moore, News Editor March 28, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the creation of an advisory task force to recommend actions the board can take to support the transgender community. Board member V Fixmer-Oraiz...

Commissioners Clifton Johnson and Lauren Merritt listen to a speaker at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission expresses optimism to recent public events

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 28, 2024

Public fact-finding and truth-telling events held between March 14 and March 21 indicate progress for the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, commissioners said. The Iowa City City Council voted...

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.

JoCo Board of Supervisors proposes action to support transgender residents

Theron Luett, News Reporter March 27, 2024

At the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday, Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz announced the board’s proposal to create solutions to address safety concerns and reduce barriers in the county...

The University of Iowas College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic building is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

UI College of Dentistry assistant professor accused of dishonest, abusive behavior

Grace Olson, News Reporter March 27, 2024

University of Iowa College of Dentistry assistant professor Thiago Soares Porto has been accused of allegedly violating regulatory procedures including reportedly being dishonest, abusive, and threatening. Porto...

A sprinkler sits in a field outside of Iowa City on April 16. Some in agriculture say the falling price of farmland is merely the product of an economic cycle. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Johnson County farmers adapt to years-long drought

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 27, 2024

As early spring weather patterns fluctuate, a much longer period of drought forces Johnson County farmers to adapt their practices ahead of the growing season in May. Iowa is experiencing the harshest...

Steve Swenka hooks up a Gehl grinder-mixer to his tractor at Double G Angus Farms in Tiffin on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Double G Farms has been open for 111 years and is currently owned by Steve Swenka and his wife, Amy.

Johnson County grant sprouts opportunity for small farmers

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 27, 2024

For Iowa City resident David Lam and his family, a Johnson County grant program that aims to increase access to fresh food made “a small dream come true.” David Lam’s parents, Nam and Anna...

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