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Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter

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Alejandro Rojas is a news reporter at The Daily Iowan. He is a junior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and political science. He covers Johnson County.

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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
Contributed photo by Krista Hershberger.

Nancy Bird appointed to lead Iowa City Area Development, Iowa City Area Business Partnership

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
May 26, 2023
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs series of education laws, law lowering age to work

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
May 26, 2023
The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Police arrest second person in connection to H-Bar shooting last year

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
May 25, 2023
Photo contributed by Chris Brewer.

UI announces new vice president of medical affairs and dean of Carver College of Medicine

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor
May 23, 2023
Johnson County Courthouse.

Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of Iowa City in ​​police wrongful prosecution case

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
May 19, 2023
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Second man arrested in connection to Iowa City shooting that injured one

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
May 18, 2023
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Iowa City Police make arrest following Saturday night shooting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
May 16, 2023
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Iowa City Police continue investigation of shooting early Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
May 14, 2023
Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
May 14, 2023
Attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes flees to Jordan

Attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes flees to Jordan

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
May 9, 2023
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with undergraduate student government members at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Iowa City discussing possibility of climate action projects with leftover ARPA funds

Jack Moore and Alejandro Rojas
May 3, 2023
Photo contributed by NJ Hanson

UI student announces candidacy for Iowa City City Council seat

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
May 2, 2023
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
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
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
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
Chairperson Lisa Green-Douglass and Vice-chairperson Rod Sullivan laughing during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss proposed budget for fiscal 2024

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 20, 2023
The Board is seen listening to a presentation during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Johnson County sees greenhouse gas emission decrease

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 19, 2023
Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI to request approval of major campus capital projects

Kate Perez and Alejandro Rojas
April 18, 2023
Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI Health Care to request to take over Siouxland residency program

Alejandro Rojas and Kate Perez
April 18, 2023
Supporters light candles during a vigil for Cristian Martinez at the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Martinez went missing in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15.

Candlelit vigil held in Iowa City for missing Muscatine man

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 18, 2023
Johnson County Emergency Medical Services team leaves the Johnson County Ambulance and Medical Examiner building in Iowa City to respond to a call on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Johnson County to create new apprenticeship program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 17, 2023
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

UI to request approval for seven projects across campus

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 12, 2023
More than 63 percent of the overdose deaths in 2015 involved an opioid, such as carfentanil. (Matt Anzur/ Scripps News/TNS)

Local governments allowed to opt into national opioid settlement

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 11, 2023
A truck sits on its side after a tornado went through parts of Coralville on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Coralville fire and police departments worked alongside other agencies to help facilitate cleanup.

Johnson County working to assist residents after tornadoes in March

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 6, 2023
A tractor is seen at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm in Iowa City on March 31, 2023.

Johnson County Historic Poor Farm halfway through the 10-year master plan

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
April 2, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District to remove controversial book following bomb threats

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 30, 2023
Vice chairperson Rod Sullivan speaks during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors approve new, higher proposed salaries for county elected officials

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 29, 2023
Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to a presentation during their meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Johnson County presented with opportunity to opt into opioid litigation, potentially win millions in settlement dollars

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 29, 2023
Supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County set to launch new mental health court

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 27, 2023
Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Johnson County officials to address broadband gaps in rural areas of county

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 27, 2023
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County General Assistance program provides over $970,000 in financial assistance

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 22, 2023
Police tape is seen in front of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Officers were able to detain the shooter, no one is believed to have been injured.

Gun offenses, crimes remain steady in Iowa City, Johnson County over four-year period

Alejandro Rojas and Jack Moore
March 21, 2023
The airport security check in is seen in the Des Moines International Airport on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

More guns found at airports across U.S., Iowa in 2022

Alejandro Rojas and Jack Moore
March 21, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City school district receives fake statewide active-shooter calls, resumes classes as normal

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 21, 2023
The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Cedar Rapids man arrested in fatal H-Bar shooting last October

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 13, 2023
Trial of former UI student charged with attempted murder postponed

Trial of former UI student charged with attempted murder postponed

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 13, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves during a Republican-hosted event in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday. DeSantis receives a standing ovation. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Gov. Ron DeSantis touts record in first Iowa visit

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 10, 2023
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County budget discussions to continue after new state law passed in February

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 9, 2023
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County passes Windham Village plan, despite resident protests

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 9, 2023
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building Oct. 5, 2022.

New apprenticeship program from Johnson County aims to diversify workplace

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 8, 2023
People protest during the third night of protests following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the chapter structure on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

UI student suing FIJI gets expanded defendant list ahead of July trial

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 5, 2023
Jackson trial: Former UI student to serve three life sentences for murder of parents, sister

Jackson trial: Former UI student to serve three life sentences for murder of parents, sister

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
March 3, 2023
Photo illustration by Johnny Jarnagin

Johnson County Public Health shifts COVID-19 mitigation perspective

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 28, 2023
The Johnson County Administration building in Iowa City is seen on Jan. 30, 2023.

County exploring program to reduce gun violence with ARPA funds

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 27, 2023
The interior of a Johnson County-owned property, 520 Capitol Street, which was intended for low-income housing but will be demolished in coming weeks, is seen on Thursday Feb. 23, 2023. The Iowa City Friends of Historic Preservation will remove salvageable parts before the house is demolished.

Johnson County set to demolish county-owned houses located in Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 23, 2023
Iowa to end mandatory positive COVID-19 test reporting

Iowa to end mandatory positive COVID-19 test reporting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 23, 2023
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County supervisors voice concerns over proposed bills in the Iowa legislature

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 20, 2023
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at a meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

New language accessibility program in the works for Johnson County

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 19, 2023
The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students, the University of Iowas graduate student union, is seen on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. COGS is campaigning for a 10 percent increase to graduate student worker wages as well as other benefits.

UI COGS request 10 percent salary hike, regents offer 3 percent

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 16, 2023
Chairperson Lisa Green-Douglass listens to speakers at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Proposed salary increases for elected officials lowered by Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 15, 2023
Photo contributed by Edith Jones

Johnson County launches new home rehabilitation and emergency repair program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 15, 2023
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Federal financial aid drops for fifth consecutive year at Iowa public universities

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 14, 2023
The Johnson County Board of Superviosrs meet in the Johnson county Administration Building in Iowa City on Feb. 8, 2023.

Johnson County approves $300,000 in budget reductions for county administration renovations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 9, 2023
ICCSD school board address the Board of Supervisors during a Board of Supervisors meeting held in the Johnson county Administration Building in Iowa City on Feb. 8, 2023. Updates were made about preschool expansion in Johnson country as well as budgets on the Dr. Lulu Marie Johnson Exhibit Project being done by the university.

Iowa City Community School District requests expanded preschool program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 8, 2023
City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Jan. 24, 2023.

Cedar Falls developer proposing 31-acre senior living facility in Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 6, 2023
The Johnson County Administration Building is seen Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Cost of Johnson County building renovations increase 85 percent from original estimate

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 2, 2023
Supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County Public Health Clinical Services lacking certain staff after resignations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
February 1, 2023
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2022.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics websites face outages after cyberattack

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
January 31, 2023
In this multiple exposure image, supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County to have $4.7 million in ARPA funds after program cuts

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
January 25, 2023
Jackson trial: Jury to begin deliberation Tuesday, witness says Alexander Jackson didn’t have security system app on phone

Jackson trial: Jury to begin deliberation Tuesday, witness says Alexander Jackson didn’t have security system app on phone

Sabine Martin and Alejandro Rojas
January 23, 2023
Jackson trial: No evidence of home invasion during killings, officers testify

Jackson trial: No evidence of home invasion during killings, officers testify

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
January 17, 2023
Johnson County Board of Supervisor Chairwoman Lisa Green-Douglass votes on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Lisa Green-Douglass elected Johnson County Board of Supervisors chair

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
January 17, 2023
Jury selection begins for trial of former University of Iowa student

Jury selection begins for trial of former University of Iowa student

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
January 11, 2023
The University of Iowa Pharmacy Building is seen during a media tour on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds awards University of Iowa with $8.2 million grant

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
December 16, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.

Johnson County residents speak against proposed Windham Village plans

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
December 9, 2022
Johnson County Treasurer Tom Kriz and Deputy Treasurer Scott Finlayson pose for photos in the Johnson County Administration Building Dec. 2, 2022.

New Johnson County treasurer aims to meet the county’s 21st-century needs

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
December 6, 2022
The Board of Supervisors listen to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

General Assistance Program from Johnson County sees big increase in users

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 30, 2022
Congolese Tyson workers speak about being left out of a $1,400 direct assistance program at a budget meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Monday November 28, 2022.

Tyson Foods employees demand additional relief funds from Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 28, 2022
Johnson County Courthouse.

Trial for former UI student with theft, attempted murder charges pushed to March 2023

Alejandro Rojas , News Reporter
November 22, 2022
The Board of Supervisors listen to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Johnson County hires contractor for courthouse renovations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 10, 2022
Left, V Fixmer-Oraiz and right, Jon Green won the two open seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in the 2022 midterm election.

Jon Green, V Fixmer-Oraiz win Johnson County Board of Supervisors seats

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 8, 2022
The H bar is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

‘It should be a safe area:’ Iowa City community responds to fatal H-Bar shooting

Alejandro Rojas and Colin Votzmeyer
November 6, 2022
The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Iowa City Veterans Affairs Clinic to move some operations into new building

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 3, 2022
The Board of Supervisors listen to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Johnson County to honor Lulu Merle Johnson with historical exhibit

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 3, 2022
An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Nov. 1, 2021.

Second Cedar Rapids man arrested for riot at H-Bar in October

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 2, 2022
The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Cedar Rapids man arrested for involvement in riot at H-Bar last month

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 2, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Johnson County expands criminal charge diversion program for minors

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
November 1, 2022
The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

City of Iowa City files petition to reduce H-Bar hours after fatal shooting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 29, 2022
An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City man sentenced to federal prison for 2021 shooting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 29, 2022
Photo illustration

Cardiac arrest survival rates increased after PulsePoint app creation

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 27, 2022
The Board of Supervisors listen to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors pass resolution opposing loosening gun restrictions

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 27, 2022
An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Victim identified in fatal Iowa City shooting

Alejandro Rojas , News Reporter
October 24, 2022
Contributed photo of Sam Jarvis.

Johnson County Public Health receives grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address social determinants of health

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 23, 2022
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

RVAP provides Iowa City middle school students with comprehensive sexual education

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 23, 2022
An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

One person killed after reports of shots fired near Van Buren and College Streets

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 23, 2022
The City Park Pool is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission disapproves of City Park Pool modernization

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 17, 2022
A view of the proposed land for Windham Village in Oxford, Iowa.

Johnson County to create village in the western part of the county

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 13, 2022
Candidates for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors speak at the Iowa City Senior Center Oct.11, 2022.

JoCo Board of Supervisors candidates speak about visions for county ahead of election

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 12, 2022
The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Police arrest individual connected to September robbery, assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 11, 2022
Jon Green speaks to the University Democrats at the Iowa Memorial Union, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Democratic Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates meet students ahead of November election

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 11, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to a speaker at the Johnson County Administration Building Oct. 5, 2022.

Iowa City schools’ health classes to be updated after Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 6, 2022
A tow truck pulls a freight after a semi-truck got stuck on the Iowa Avenue bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Iowa City police respond to cargo truck stuck on Iowa Avenue Bridge

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 5, 2022
Angie Jordan, executive director of the Iowa City South District Self-Supported Municipal District, poses for a portrait in her office on Southgate Avenue in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Jordan has served as president of the South District Neighborhood Association for four years and currently owns Banjo Knits Empowerment.

South Side District’s first Executive Director helps district reinvest about $104,000 annually

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 4, 2022
Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan throws the ball to Daily Iowan reporter Alejandro Rojas during a game of catch in Hubbard Park on Sept. 28, 2022

Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan plays catch with Daily Iowan reporter

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
October 4, 2022
The old red barn, built in 1913, at Two Horse Farm, which was purchased by Johnson County. Sept. 27, 2022.

Solon’s Two Horse Farm acquired by Johnson County Conservation Board

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
September 28, 2022
A sign is seen near the entrance of Kent Park. Sept. 27, 2022.

Johnson County F.W. Kent Park shower house and dump station renovations delayed by budget concerns

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
September 28, 2022
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.

Johnson County Ambulance Service faces paramedic shortage during high call volume

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
September 27, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss during a budget meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12, 2022.

Johnson County poll workers to receive a $2 pay increase

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter
September 22, 2022
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