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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program during an event at the State Dining Room of the White House on May 4, 2021, in Washington, DC. President Biden set a new goal to have 70% of adult Americans with at least one shot and at least 160 Americans fully vaccinated by July 4th, 2021.

Non-taxable student loan forgiveness won’t immediately impact current student borrowers

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
May 4, 2021
Fact Check | American Rescue Plan has $4 billion for food distribution, relief for producers

Fact Check | American Rescue Plan has $4 billion for food distribution, relief for producers

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
April 21, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds to take action against vaccine passports in Iowa

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
April 7, 2021
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

University of Iowa to distribute vaccines for students and staff before semester’s end

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
March 31, 2021
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U.S. House passes $1.9 trillion relief package, won’t include minimum wage increase

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
March 10, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks about lowering prescription drug prices during the Corridor Business Journal Health Care Summit at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 14.

Chuck Grassley criticized Democratic Senators’ decision to pass a COVID-19 relief package despite a lack of bipartisanship

Brian Grace, Politics reporter
March 10, 2021
Signs sit outside the Polk County Steak Fry in Des Moines on Saturday Sept. 21, 2019. 17 democratic candidates gave speeches and grilled steaks.

The state of Iowa could lose millions of dollars without its first-in-the-nation caucuses, according to FEC campaign spending data

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
March 9, 2021
Members of the Iowa senate take part in the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education bills flood state Legislature, only some survive legislative deadline

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
March 7, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa lawmaker says bill to poll university professors on political affiliation won’t advance this session

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
February 18, 2021
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the national economy in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, 2021.

How some of Joe Biden’s executive orders will affect Iowa

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
February 9, 2021
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry to alter approach to student speech

Lauren White and Brian Grace
February 7, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks during Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice on Capitol Hill on October 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. With less than a month until the presidential election, President Donald Trump tapped Amy Coney Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years. If confirmed, Barrett would replace the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Patrick Semansky/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa’s U.S. Senators vote against Trump impeachment trial

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
January 26, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowans 65 and older will be eligible for vaccine by Feb. 1

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
January 21, 2021
Fact Check | The facts behind Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Fact Check | The facts behind Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Sarah Watson, Natalie Dunlap, Brian Grace, and Lyle Muller
January 12, 2021
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Iowa legislative leaders to look at mental-health funding, won’t rule out election law changes in 2021 legislative session

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter
January 7, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa receives Moderna vaccine, more than 8,000 already administered

Brian Grace, News reporter
December 22, 2020
Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

New Iowa City ordinance reinforces unbiased policing efforts

Brian Grace, News Reporter
December 15, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa student leaders offer feedback while university searches for new president

Brian Grace, News Reporter
December 11, 2020
City of Iowa City Town Hall is seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

New city proposal could increase transparency for complaints filed against Iowa City police

Brian Grace, News Reporter
December 9, 2020
Iowa City Downtown District office front as seen on Sept. 2.

New recommendation would make Good Neighbor Program meetings between developers, residents mandatory

Brian Grace, News Reporter
December 3, 2020
University of Iowa senior engineering students, Jake Robinson and Logan O’Brien pose for a portrait in the Seamans Center in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, November 17th, 2020. Due to complication with COVID-19, they current class of graduating seniors will not have an in-person presentation at the end of the semester to showcase their capstone project, which is an important networking event for graduating seniors.

University of Iowa engineering majors prepare to showcase capstone project virtually, missing networking opportunities

Brian Grace, News Reporter
December 1, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa Freedom Riders denied seat on Iowa City City Council for second time

Rachel Schilke and Brian Grace
December 1, 2020
Recently appointed member of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Tony Currin. Currin is also the Affirmative Action Chair for the Johnson County Democrats. (Contributed)

Truth and Reconciliation Commission appointees share hopes for commission’s future, differ on policing

Brian Grace, News Reporter
December 1, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Mediacom to increase rates for cable customers in late December

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 30, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

New Iowa City ordinance prohibiting biased policing passed first of three votes by city council

Brian Grace and Rachel Schilke
November 18, 2020
Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St. As seen on Monday June 8, 2020.

Iowa City Police Department reviewed on community policing and response to Black Lives Matter protests

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 16, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City racial equity report card shows increases in traffic violations, decreases in juvenile charges

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 15, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Representatives from local government, cities, hospitals, school boards urge Iowans to prepare for rise in cases

Rachel Schilke and Brian Grace
November 12, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Reynolds responds to Test Iowa criticism

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 12, 2020
Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St.As seen on Monday June 8, 2020.

New Iowa City Police Department policy discourages stops for minor traffic violations

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 10, 2020
RISE at Riverfront Crossing on Linn St is seen on October 26 2020.

New Riverfront Crossing student apartments will be eight stories tall when fully constructed

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 27, 2020
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Joni Ernst defeats Theresa Greenfield in race for U.S. Senate seat from Iowa

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 4, 2020
The Harrison St. parking garage is seen on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at 175 Harrison St. The garage offers both temporary parking and permit parking.

Iowa City sees significant decrease in revenue from parking in the first quarter

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 2, 2020
The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center in Downtown Iowa City is seen on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

Iowa City gathering public input on Senior Center facilities plan, building renovations

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 2, 2020
Cheryl Miller speaks about the Solar Energy Project during a City Council Meeting Tuesday night. The Iowa City City Council has live streamed the meetings from their Facebook due to COVID-19.

New study looks at developing solar energy across Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 21, 2020
President Donald Trump walks around the stage to music during a “Make America Great Again” rally held at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Sunday, November 1, 2020. With two days before Election Day, this is President Trump’s second stop to Iowa in the past few weeks.

Trump rallies in Dubuque two days before Election Day

Brian Grace and Alexandra Skores
November 1, 2020
Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Iowa City to consider eliminating fares for public transit

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 20, 2020
Candidate for Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris (D) speaks during the 2020 IDP Liberty and Justice Celebration on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Harris has served as a United States Senator for California since 2017. The live-streamed video was produced by the Iowa democratic party. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Kamala Harris, Iowa Democrats emphasize importance of 2020 election during Liberty and Justice Celebration

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 18, 2020
Photo Illustration by Kate Heston

University of Iowa professors, students adjust to new formats of online testing

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 15, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks during Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice on Capitol Hill on October 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. With less than a month until the presidential election, President Donald Trump tapped Amy Coney Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years. If confirmed, Barrett would replace the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Patrick Semansky/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa Senators accused Democrats of using scare tactics and distraction strategies throughout Supreme Court confirmation hearings

Lauren White and Brian Grace
October 15, 2020
The Johnson County National Alliance on Mental Illness website as seen on Oct. 12.

President Elect of NAMI Johnson County suggests community education meeting in collaboration with Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 12, 2020
University of Iowa third year law student, Paul Esker poses for a portrait in front of the Boyd Law Building on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. Esker, along with 176 other law students students and faculty across Iowas college of law and Drakes law school sent letters to Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst in support of waiting to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice until after the fall Presidential election.

Iowa, Drake law students oppose Ernst and Grassley’s decision on Supreme Court nomination

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 8, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Dustin Liston appointed Iowa City Police Chief unanimously by city council

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 7, 2020
Marsh and watershed tied to Olde Towne Village, Westbury and Glastonbury St..As seen on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.

Iowa City reaffirms homeowners association is responsible for stormwater management

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 6, 2020
The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, September 16, 2019. The new energy kits available at the library are encouraging efforts towards an energy-efficient home.

Iowa City Public Library to focus on DEI, alternatives to police intervention in new strategic plan

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 4, 2020
Sign seen on South Linn Street on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

UI students discuss the pandemic-tinted rent landscape in Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 30, 2020
Elinor Levin, the forum moderator for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, leads the conversation between candidates. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum took place Tuesday night over Facebook live. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates give pitches on steering post-COVID-19 economy

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 30, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

City Council closer to creating commission addressing racial injustice in Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 14, 2020
A pair of deer stand along the riverbank of the Iowa River north of Iowa City on June 11, 2019.

Iowa City Deer Friends file petition asking for stay of upcoming deer bow hunt

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 26, 2020
The Burford House Inn as seen on Sept. 14.

Iowa City B&B’s offer limited forms of housing while some remain closed completely

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 14, 2020
TEST IOWA site 5455 Kirkwood Blvd S.W. Cedar Rapids.As seen on Wed, August,2020

University of Iowa students express frustration with COVID-19 testing accessibility

Sabine Martin and Brian Grace
September 13, 2020
Former Attorney General Matt Whitaker addresses the small crowd at a Trump campaign event at the Cedar Rapids Victory Office on Thursday. Members of President Trumps re-election campaign held a rally which was a stop on a larger bus tour. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Former Acting U.S. Attorney General speaks at Cedar Rapids Trump campaign event

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 10, 2020
The Iowa City Community School Bard meeting pictured on Tuesday Sep. eight 2020. During the meeting the board discussed a recent lawsuit.

Iowa City schools to apply for another two-week online waiver

Brian Grace and Claire Benson
September 8, 2020
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks during her virtual lecture on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020. Nikole spoke on her 1916 project about the continuing history of American slavery.

University of Iowa Lecture Committee hosts ‘1619 Project’ creator Nikole Hannah-Jones

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 23, 2020
The Iowa City Shelter House is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.

Shelter House, Catholic Worker House, continue to support homeless during COVID-19

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 8, 2020
City council member, John Thomas poses for a portrait in from of his home in Iowa City on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020. John along with several other city council members and citizens are in the process of creating a bike advocacy committee to help Iowa City reach gold tier in bike friendly cities.

Community member suggests creation of committee to continue supporting cyclists in Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 8, 2020
The John Pappajohn Business building is seen on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

University of Iowa, Iowa State University share $100,000 Kauffman Grant

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 17, 2020
Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Transportation committee advocates for longer bus hours, universal bus passes

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 21, 2020
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Decision in lawsuit between Iowa City schools, state education agency against the state to come next week

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 3, 2020
The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

Iowa City City Council passes resolution to create Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Brian Grace and Rachel Schilke
September 16, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague sits alone in City Hall while leading a city council meeting conducted over video chat due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

City Council defers Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a third time after community input

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 2, 2020
Deer feeding at Lake MacBride. As seen on Jan 1,2020

Iowa City to hold first of four annual bow hunts to manage deer

Brian Grace, News Reporter
August 31, 2020
The trailhead looking south on Longfellow Nature Trail, 1401 Sheridan Ave. As seen on Aug 25, 2020

Iowa City community leaders suggest renaming local park after Pulitzer Prize winner

Brian Grace, News Reporter
August 25, 2020
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