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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

Adrienne Combs restocks bagels at the Food For Thought Cafe in the Learning Commons of the Main Library on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

UI students with on-campus jobs found to excel more than those with off-campus or no jobs at all

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 30, 2023

A University of Iowa study found that students who choose to work on-campus jobs, rather than those who work off-campus jobs or who do not have a job, excel more in important areas. The UI...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.

Greenhouse gas emissions decrease in Johnson County

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 30, 2023

A recent report from Johnson County shows greenhouse gas emissions lowered over the past 10 years, with a decrease of roughly 28 percent. The county will take the results of its report and...

The Oracles of Iowa City Mural at the Old Capitol Parking Ramp in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

New $67,000 contract between ICPD and the UI Public Policy Center to analyze racial profiling in traffic stops

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 30, 2023

The Iowa City Department of Public Safety and the University of Iowa Public Policy Center are taking a closer look at racial disparities during traffic stops conducted by local law enforcement. The...

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announces re-election plans

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 30, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced his run for Councilor John Thomas’ council seat, which will be vacant in January 2024. The city council elected Dunn in January to fill the At-Large...

Chairperson Lisa Green-Douglass and supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz listen to a presentation during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Johnson County to provide Shelter House $60,000 for eviction diversion services

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 27, 2023

The Johnson County nonprofit Shelter House has plans to use a $60,000 grant of American Rescue Plan Act money to help tenants pay overdue rent.  The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

Candidates for UI vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean to visit campus

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 27, 2023

A University of Iowa search committee selected two final candidates for the vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean.  The candidates will visit campus and take part...

The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

IC City Hall begins restructuring process

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 26, 2023

The Iowa City community and city employees can look forward to future restructuring in the Iowa City City Hall, which will aim to make departments more spacious and easier to access. At the Iowa...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District unveils new Geometry in Construction course

Virginia Russell, News Reporter April 26, 2023

Geometry in Construction, a new course for students in the Iowa City Community School District, will approach a hands-on, trade-based model that offers students a combined curriculum of math and industrial...

A John and Mary Pappajohn portrait is seen in the John and Mary Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. J. Pappajohn died on April 22 at age 94.

Philanthropist, entrepreneur John Pappajohn dies at 94

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 26, 2023

Entrepreneur and philanthropist John Pappajohn, for whom the University of Iowa's Pappajohn Business Building is named, died on April 22 at the age of 94. Pappajohn was born in 1928 in Greece. He...

Captain John Good shows an overnight sobering cell during a tour of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office on April 20, 2023. Good explained that sometimes multiple inmates at a time have to sleep on the floor.

Staff at the county sheriff’s office learn to adapt to the building’s poor condition

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 26, 2023

When Johnson County contracted a company to complete a facility audit for all the county buildings, one of the results that stood out was the condition of the county sheriff’s office and jail. The...

Iowa City Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District experiences challenges in hiring diverse workforce

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District administration is working on recruiting and retaining diversity in their staff, but has hit some obstacles, a school board equity update indicated. During...

The Lagoon Shelter House is seen on March 30, 2023. The Lagoon Shelter House is a facility managed by UI Recreational Services. (Shuntaro Kawasaki/The Daily Iowan)

Lagoon Shelter House offers new opportunities for outdoor recreation

Sydney Libert, News Reporter April 25, 2023

As warmer weather approaches Iowa City, Recreational Services at the University of Iowa is preparing to increase the number of outdoor amenities available on campus. Beginning this spring, the university’s...