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Alejandro Rojas

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor

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Alejandro Rojas is The Daily Iowan‘s news editor. He previously worked as a news reporter covering Johnson County and was the summer executive editor in 2023. He is a senior, double majoring in journalism and political science.

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Iowa Board of Regents President of Pro Tem Sherry Bates listens to a speaker during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Sherry Bates elected as new Iowa Board of Regents president

Shreya Reddy and Alejandro Rojas
February 28, 2024
The Coralville Recreation Center is seen on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Coralville begins plan to update 50-year-old rec center

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 26, 2024
College of Public Health is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Iowa again ranks second for highest, fastest-growing number of cancer cases in US

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 20, 2024
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Iowa City police investigating attempted abduction

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 18, 2024
Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools add five virtual learning days to academic calendar

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 15, 2024
Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House Lawmakers advance bill to allow felons to run for president

Liam Halawith, Alejandro Rojas, and Roxy Ekberg
February 13, 2024
Former Iowa City Firefighter Sadie McDowell addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. McDowell filed a lawsuit against the City of Iowa City in 2022 alleging she encountered sexism, racism and homophobia at the Iowa City Fire Department. The lawsuit ended after a 925,000 dollar settlement paid by the City of Iowa City.

Iowa City Fire Department discrimination lawsuit settled for $925,000

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 6, 2024
Iowa politicians mourn death of former Secretary of Iowa Agriculture Bill Northey

Iowa politicians mourn death of former Secretary of Iowa Agriculture Bill Northey

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 5, 2024
The Municipal Airport is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.

Iowa City airport receives funding to install solar panels

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 3, 2024
Members of the Johnson County Democratic Party’s Central Committee meet at Carpenters Local in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 1, 2024. The committee was voting on whether to censure the Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith.

Resolution to denounce JoCo attorney for protester arrests fails after heated debate

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
February 2, 2024
Two activists protest outside the Iowa Memorial Union during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the IMU’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

Bill targeting gender identity dead on arrival after hearing Wednesday

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 31, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City teen reported missing by police

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 31, 2024
Latitude workers carry a new Iowa Health Care sign during a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Campus in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Mercy Iowa City begins new chapter as UI Health Care’s downtown campus

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy
January 31, 2024
Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

Iowa DPS releases statement defending its agents’ actions in sports wagering investigation

Kenna Roering and Alejandro Rojas
January 31, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill requiring citizenship, legal status for public assistance

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 30, 2024
Grassley, other lawmakers request investigation into rocky FAFSA rollout

Grassley, other lawmakers request investigation into rocky FAFSA rollout

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 25, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City man sentenced to federal prison for possession of ammunition as a felon

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 25, 2024
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest three suspects for shots fired on Christmas morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 25, 2024
Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 24, 2024
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI Health Care to assume operations at Mercy IC Jan. 31

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy
January 24, 2024
Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

DCI agent in gambling probe allegedly conducted investigations without warrant

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 22, 2024
Contributed by Bob Conrad.

Bob Conrad announces candidacy for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 22, 2024
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Police reports threats made against a Mercy Hospital clinic

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 18, 2024
A person exits the State Law Library during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 64 seats in the house and the Democrats have 36.

New bill to loosen accountability requirements for state MOMS program

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 17, 2024
Vice Chairperson Rod Sullivan listens to a presentation about public transportation during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Rod Sullivan announces reelection run for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 17, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves during DeSantis' Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

DeSantis follows far behind Trump with second place in caucuses

Alejandro Rojas, Natalie Miller, and Roxy Ekberg
January 16, 2024
The Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, house is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Jacob Meloan’s FIJI-related lawsuit dismissed by courts

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 14, 2024
Ivy Schaefer, 9, and Maddy MacKenzie, 8, climb on a snow fort at Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 9 and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Iowa City, Johnson County continue to face severe weather conditions

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 14, 2024
University of Iowa student Thumini Dias watches snowfall for the first time on the UI campus in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Jan. 9, and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Iowans, Republican presidential candidates brace for record cold caucuses

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 14, 2024
The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa City postpones Martin Luther King Jr. Day events due to cold weather

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 14, 2024
Students sled and snowboard on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Several classes were canceled because of the weather. Snow totals in Iowa City were as high as 10.5 inches. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

UI’s first day of spring classes moved online or canceled due to extreme winter weather

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
January 12, 2024
Mercy Hospital Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

UIHC to rename Mercy Iowa City, rebrand in 2024

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
December 14, 2023
Mercy Hospital Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Mercy Iowa City faces millions in legal fees from bankruptcy proceedings

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
December 4, 2023
Councilor Megan Alter is pictured at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Iowa City defers vote on proposed height limits for new houses in the Northside neighborhood

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 21, 2023
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Alfred Younes sentenced to five years in prison for aiding escape of son, former UI student Ali Younes’ escape

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 21, 2023
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Iowa City man who made sexual comments to junior high students pleads not guilty

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 20, 2023
Students stand outside of Burge Residence Hall during an evacuation at Burge Residence Hall on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. A Hawk Alert was issued at 11:29 a.m. to evacuate the building due to a suspicious package. Another Hawk Alert was issued at 12:06 p.m. stating the the issue was resolved.

Burge Residence Hall evacuated after suspicious package, incident now resolved

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg
November 17, 2023
Activists engage with local law enforcement after a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

Six protestors at UI Chloe Cole lecture charged with disorderly conduct, interference with official acts

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 16, 2023
University of Iowa Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety Mark Bullock listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Regents approve restructuring of DEI offices nonessential to compliance, accreditation at state universities

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy
November 16, 2023
Mercy Hospital Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Mercy IC officially a UI asset after months-long saga

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 14, 2023
Veterans and event goers hold a conversation at the reception after the University of Iowa Veterans Plaza Dedication at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

UI hosts dedication for new Veterans Plaza outside Iowa Memorial Union

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg
November 10, 2023
A student protestor holds up a “Free Palestine” sign during a demonstration on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to President Barbara Wilson’s house on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

IC students organize pro-Palestine walkout on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas
November 10, 2023
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Court approves UI acquisition of Mercy Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 6, 2023
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Police investigate robbery at gunpoint near Burlington, Dubuque streets

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 5, 2023
Event organizers lead a march following a protest supporting to end the occupation of Palestine in Downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Sahithi Shankaiahgari/The Daily Iowan)

Over 100 people gather on Pentacrest to protest Israel-Hamas war

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 4, 2023
Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

State Board of Regents post statement in solidarity with Israel

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
November 1, 2023
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI’s Mercy IC hospital acquisition decision next week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 31, 2023
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Jack McCaffery to pay $1,000 fine, 180-day license suspension for fatal accident

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 25, 2023
Iowa City candidate Pauline Taylor writes notes during a City Council candidate meet and greet at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

IC City Council candidates meet with UI students ahead of Nov. 7 election

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas
October 23, 2023
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Iowa City Police arrest man for Oct. 7 sexual assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 18, 2023
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Teens involved in fatal drag racing collision charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 18, 2023
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Final losing bid for Mercy Iowa City was $28 million for University of Iowa

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 16, 2023
Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

Iowa City school district removes 68 books in compliance with state law

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 16, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a three-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Crossover at Kinnick raises $250,000 for UI Stead Family Hospital

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 15, 2023
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 guard Ahron Ulis brings the ball up the floor during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Ulis scored six points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball student manager Evan Schuster pleads not guilty in sports betting charges

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 9, 2023
Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27 a.m. , a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity.

House fire in Iowa City creates estimated $150,000 in damages

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 3, 2023
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Mercy Iowa City assets to go to auction after competing bid made

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
October 3, 2023
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Police file additional charges for fatal crash in August

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 29, 2023

JoCo judge allows FIJI sexual assault trial to move ahead with location change to Tama

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 28, 2023
Rob Miller, a freelance marketer working with Gold Cap Hospitality, posts an official announcement paper of the new ownership and October reopening of Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 to reopen next week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 28, 2023
David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

State Board of Regents approves Iowa football locker room, gymnastics and cheer facilities projects

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 28, 2023
A construction worker looks during a construction tour of the University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Hospital in North Liberty, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

UIHC North Liberty hospital construction halfway complete

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 27, 2023
State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

UI officials anticipate almost 100-percent student completion rate of free speech training by this semester

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 27, 2023
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Two crashes reported in Johnson County, one person dies in rural crash

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 26, 2023
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Lima Younes files appeal after receiving 5-year prison sentence

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 24, 2023
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Lima Younes sentenced to five years in prison for role in son, former UI student Ali Younes’ escape

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 21, 2023
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest man who made sexual comments to junior high students

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 18, 2023
The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI ‘writing school’ rank slips, nursing school fourth in the nation in latest report

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 17, 2023
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Sentencing hearings set for parents of former UI student, attempted murderer Ali Younes

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 14, 2023
The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Jack McCaffery, son of Iowa basketball head coach found guilty for fatal accident in May

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 12, 2023
The original Emma Goldman Clinic location at 715 North Dodge St. is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023.

Original Emma Goldman Clinic building considered for historic landmark designation

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 11, 2023
The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Iowa City man identified as body found on UI campus last week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 11, 2023
Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27 a.m. , a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity. This was the second day in a row that a fire was reported at the Advanced Technologies Lab.(Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Last week’s fires at UI Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories caused by reflecting heat

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 8, 2023
Iowa kicker Aaron Blom attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Blom failed field goal attempt was 48 yards.

Former UI athletes Aaron Blom and Gehrig Christensen plead guilty to gambling charges

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 6, 2023
The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Police investigate dead body found outside Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 6, 2023
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.

Johnson County officials continue discussions on future of county jail

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg
September 4, 2023
The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

FIJI sexual assault trial to change locations due to extensive media coverage

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
September 3, 2023
The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Bomb threat temporarily closes Iowa City Public Library

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
August 29, 2023
Contributed photo of Michael Taylor.

Iowa City teen reported missing by police

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
August 17, 2023
Committee members listen to public comments during the Iowa City planning and zoning commission’s formal meeting regarding a zoning proposal in the Northside neighborhood on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Proposal from Iowa City residents would lower maximum height of new residential buildings

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
August 16, 2023
2024 presidential candidate Larry Elder places his hand on his chest during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Longshot candidates take the stage on day two of Iowa State Fair

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
August 11, 2023
Mercy Hospital as seen from the street in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2017. (DI File Photo)

UI requests $20 million acquisition of Mercy Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor
August 7, 2023
Former President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Republican candidates focus on variety of issues including Biden, education at Lincoln Dinner

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
August 1, 2023
Mug of John Muriello.

John Muriello, former UI professor, receives sentence for porn possession, drug distribution charges

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
July 25, 2023
Photo from Iowa City Police Department press release.

Iowa City Police search for woman who went missing on Monday

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
July 19, 2023
Protesters leave the University of Iowa Pentacrest to march at a pro-abortion rights protest on Friday, June 24, 2022. The march went down to College Green Park, down Burlington Street and through the Pedestrian Mall before ending at the Pentacrest.

One year post Roe v. Wade overturning, rapid injunction follows passing of fetal heartbeat bill

Ellie Heeren, Hannah Janson, and Alejandro Rojas
July 18, 2023
The Polk County courthouse in Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Polk County judge places injunction on new abortion law

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
July 17, 2023
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main building is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

UI Health Care announces search for next associate vice president and CEO

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
July 17, 2023
An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Jonathan McCaffery named as driver responsible for the fatal accident on May 22

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
July 12, 2023
The Iowa River is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires covers Iowa, the Midwest in haze

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 28, 2023
Photo contributed by the Governor's office.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces new Iowa Department of Education director

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 22, 2023
Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

UI’s Mayflower Residence Hall receives listing price on realtor website

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 21, 2023
Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst announces bill to provide more oversight over foreign farmland ownership

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 20, 2023
Floodwaters engulf Lower City Park on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

15 years since devastation — recovery, reconstruction, and advancements since the 2008 Iowa floods

Parker Jones and Alejandro Rojas
June 20, 2023
Outside Iowa's Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Des Moines.

‘Fetal heartbeat bill’ blocked, Iowa Supreme Court divided 3-3

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 16, 2023
An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City Police make arrest after May 6 stabbing on South Gilbert Street

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 15, 2023
State Board of Regents Greta Rouse, JC Risewick, and Robert Cramer prepare during a three minute intermission at a Board of Regents meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State Board of Regents raises tuition rates, mandatory fees for students

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 14, 2023
The Automated Driving Systems for Rural America presented its two-and-a-half-year research project on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The vehicle has light detection and ranging camera, computer vision systems, and RADARs to detect its surroundings. It also includes a safety driver at all times. Professor Daniel V. McGehee, Director of the Driving Safety Research Institute, explained that this would be the first time this kind of data will be looked at globally and used as a building block for the next generation.

UI Driving Safety Research Institute unveils autonomous vehicle designed for rural roads

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 13, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during “Joni’s Roast and Ride” a Republican-hosted event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Mike Pence, other Republican presidential hopefuls come to Iowa for ‘Roast and Ride’ event

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
June 3, 2023
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