On The Street | Do UI students feel safe in Iowa City?
March 22, 2023
The Daily Iowan spoke with several University of Iowa students to hear about how safe they feel in the area in light of local and
The Daily Iowan Special Edition
Loaded Debate: Exploring Guns in Iowa
Over the last few years, guns have become increasingly relevant to the Iowa City community while maintaining continued prevalence in the national conversation. In The Daily Iowan’s special edition, reporters and writers across multiple sections explored the topic of guns from a variety of different angles. From political decisions made by state leaders to reactions from the local community, our reporters, editors, photographers, designers, and digital team created a comprehensive package that helps explain where the debate currently stands.
Iowa Republicans continue push to loosen gun restrictions
March 21, 2023
Legislation that would strengthen gun rights in Iowa was introduced during this year’s legislative session, but relaxing gun restrictions isn’t anything new for the state.
Gun offenses, crimes remain steady in Iowa City, Johnson County over four-year period
March 21, 2023
Gun offenses and crimes have remained steady for the past four years in Johnson County despite an increase in the prosecutions of firearm possession. The
Letter from the Editor | Why ‘guns in Iowa’ was chosen for the DI’s special edition
March 21, 2023
One of the most important responsibilities I have as executive editor is choosing stories that go in our print paper. Because The Daily Iowan only
UI international students share mixed thoughts on campus safety
March 21, 2023
Ming Dong takes preventative measures to stay safe from potential gun violence in Johnson County. Dong said he has subconsciously adopted not going out after
Gun violence continues while gun control restrictions loosen in Iowa
March 21, 2023
Temple Hiatt’s nephew showed signs of mental illness the day of his death. A Red flag gun safety law could have saved his life. Hiatt,
More guns found at airports across U.S., Iowa in 2022
March 21, 2023
Firearm detections caught by the Transportation Security Administration increased in 2022 compared to previous years in Iowa airports. The increases during 2022 varied among Iowa’s
Opinion | Gun violence is a public health concern
March 21, 2023
Gun violence needs attention before more lives are lost or indirectly impacted by lethal firearm use. Gun Violence Archive counted 9,075 gun-related deaths in 2023,
Opinion | Gun violence and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
March 21, 2023
The U.S. Constitution is a social contract between the government and the people to guarantee every American the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the
Opinions
With the topic of guns comes heavy political and opinionated discourse. Three opinions columnists with The Daily Iowan shared their thoughts and feelings on the gun debate. Highlighting the Second Amendment’s influence over legislative power, gun violence as a public health concern, and determining where focus needs to be placed when looking for a solution, the DI columnists explore a number of different perspectives in the gun debate.
Opinion | Focus on the ‘who’ in gun policy
March 21, 2023
Gun rights have been a heated debate among both sides of the aisle for years. No matter what side of the issue we stand on,
Iowa City emergency rooms prepare to treat high levels of gun violence victims
March 21, 2023
Medical directors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids are preparing for high levels of gun violence
ICCSD informal student group protests gun violence, legislative failings
March 21, 2023
Growing up in the era of mass shootings, Iowa City High School students Sasha Ackerman and Peter Brozine kept asking themselves what they could do