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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
Cooper Worth

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter

(he/him/his)

Cooper Worth is a Pregame Reporter for The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and mass communication. He is also earning a minor in communication studies and an entrepreneurial management certificate. This is his third year at the DI, previously serving as a News Editor and as a News Reporter covering local government in Johnson County for the DI. Cooper interned for the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, Iowa during the summer of 2023 as a general news reporter.

All content by Cooper Worth
Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates after the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

‘I was waiting for my number to be called:’ Iowa backup defensive back Deshaun Lee confident in role heading into to the Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 5, 2023
Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach and Drake forward Anna Miller fight for a rebound during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Drake had 34 total rebounds compared to Iowa’s 26. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball on win streak before Cy-Hawk matchup

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 4, 2023
Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Detroit Lions runs upfield after catching a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 13

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 4, 2023
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill to end the game during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0. Moore had one tackle.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 3, 2023
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

‘They were the better team:’ Iowa players react to crushing 26-0 loss to Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 3, 2023
The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Live updates | Iowa football looks to earn first Big Ten title since 2004 Saturday night against Michigan

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 2, 2023
University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz speaks with members of the media during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Goetz answered questions from the media about the statement.

University of Iowa begins search for new full-time athletic director with creation of search committee

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 1, 2023
The venue for Big Ten Media Days is seen at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The event marked the 50th annual Big Ten Media Days.

Iowa fans’ guide to Indianapolis ahead of Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 30, 2023
Iowa guard Molly Davis dribbles to the basket during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Davis played for 21 minutes and shot 3-of-3 in field goals. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes back home following three-game road trip to Florida

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 29, 2023
Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (2) and safety Amani Hooker (37) tackle Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 12

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 27, 2023
Photo contributed by Kylie McDonald of Nathan McDonald.

Kid Captain Nathan McDonald journeys back to Iowa City to be on the other side of The Wave

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 21, 2023
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 21, 2023
Iowa guard Kate Martin takes a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Martin shot 10-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 in three-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Kate Martin scores career-high 25 points as No. 2 Iowa shoots efficiently in win over Drake

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 19, 2023
Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

No. 16 Iowa football beats Illinois, 15-13, after trailing majority of game, clinches Big Ten West division

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 18, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Clark scored just 24 points for Iowa, tying her lowest-scoring game of the season against UNI on Nov. 12. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

‘It just wasn’t good Iowa basketball:’ Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes shoot poorly in 65-58 loss to Kansas State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 16, 2023
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a touchdown pass over Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Egbuka caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 12 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 16, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown bounces back with impressive performance versus Rutgers

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 14, 2023
Nov 12, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; San Fransisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 13, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs down the court to play defense during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Clark played all 40 minutes of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Column | Despite poor shooting performance against Virginia Tech, Iowa women’s basketball looks poised for another big season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 10, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a shot during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Clark shot 13-of-31 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Caitlin Clark scores 44 as No. 3 Iowa scrapes by No. 8 Virginia Tech

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 9, 2023
Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Hawkeye defensive back Sebastian Castro credits hard hits, progress to Chicago roots

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth
November 9, 2023
Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Former walk-on kicker Drew Stevens making the most of every situation

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 7, 2023
Oct 15, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) looks on against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Cooper Worth, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2023
A look at the football field built in Wrigley Field for a 2021 game between Northwestern and Purdue. Iowa and Northwestern play there Saturday (2:30 p.m., Peacock).

Iowa football returns to Chicago to face off against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Cooper Worth, Pregame Editor
November 2, 2023
Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray (28) tries to run past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98).

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 30, 2023
Sep 10, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 7

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 23, 2023
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches a rebound during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2023-24 season. Stuelke contributed 10 rebounds to Iowa’s 48. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Iowa women’s basketball boasts dominant post production that aids big win over Clarke University

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 22, 2023
Kid captain Bentley Erickson reacts as he exits the Kinnick tunnel during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Bentley Erickson returns to home state for a ‘profound moment’ at Kinnick Stadium

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
October 19, 2023
Iowa guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball past DePaul guard Anaya Peoples 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. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI to start charging students to attend women’s basketball

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 17, 2023
Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 16, 2023
Fans pass through the ticket gate before 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.

Iowa women’s basketball makes history at Crossover at Kinnick

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
October 15, 2023
Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves pressures Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz’ pass during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Mertz connected on just 45 percent of his passes. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 7 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
October 12, 2023
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift reacts while sitting next to Donna Kelce watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

PCP | Is Taylor Swift good or bad for the NFL?

Cooper Worth and Kate Perez
October 10, 2023
Iowa tight end Erick All catches the ball during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. All had 97 receiving yards and one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.

Iowa football tight end Erick All embraces heavier load, acts as bright spot in Hawkeyes’ receiving game

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 10, 2023
Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Levis Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 9, 2023
Purdue quarterback Hudson Card and Iowa defensive end Joe Evans observe the field after a play during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.(Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s defensive line bounces back with six sacks in win over Purdue

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
October 7, 2023
“First Take” host Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live broadcast of ESPN’s “First Take” in the Adler Journalism TV studio on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith films ‘First Take’ from UI campus

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 6, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during Iowa womens basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

‘I’m going to treat it like my last year’: Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark talks upcoming season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 4, 2023
An Iowa fan reacts to a play during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Point-Counterpoint | What needs to change for Iowa football?

Brad Schultz and Cooper Worth
October 3, 2023
Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) in pass protection at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 4

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 2, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Iowa pulls off a comeback win against Michigan State thanks to strong performance by Cooper DeJean and defense

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
October 1, 2023
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy’s longest pass went for 29 yards to wide receiver Andre Anthony. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 5 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
September 28, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a selfie during the Iowa Women’s basketball celebration on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

UI to host ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, UI alum Mark Shapiro for live talk with Caitlin Clark

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
September 27, 2023
Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker blocks Penn State defensive end Zuriah Fisher during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0.

Iowa football right tackle Gennings Dunker commands presence on and off field

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
September 26, 2023
Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowas game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 3

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
September 25, 2023
Penn State players celebrate in front of the student section after Iowas game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Iowa football enters Penn State for White Out, first matchup since 2021

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
September 20, 2023
Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (26) is hit by Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan USA TODAY Sports)

Hawks in the NFL | Week 2

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
September 18, 2023
Iowa running back Max White and his teammates celebrate White’s touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. White rushed the ball three yards and a touchdown.

Iowa wins big against Western Michigan on the heels of backup running backs

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
September 16, 2023
Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL: Week 1

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
September 11, 2023
Michigan running back Blake Corum scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Corum took 29 carries for 133 yards and a touchdown. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 2 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
September 7, 2023
Kid captain Nile Kron smiles as he walks out of the Kinnick tunnel during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Iowa football Kid Captain Nile Kron demonstrates determination to those around him

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
September 7, 2023
Illustration by Bri Brown.

All in on Iowa: A look into the student-athlete gambling investigation

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
September 5, 2023
Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson attempts to catch a pass 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. Hutchinson averages 8.9 yards per reception.

Bad blood: the history of the Cy-Hawk showdown before its 70th football meeting

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth
September 5, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara scrambles during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa football starts the season strong with 24-14 win over Utah State.

Cooper Worth, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2023
Photo via University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Parents of attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes, charged with aiding in their son’s escape out of the country

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
August 22, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a photo with Coralville Community food Pantry workers during a charity event at the Coralville food pantry on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Caitlin Clark partners with a local food pantry to raise over $66,000

Cooper‌‌ ‌‌Worth‌‌ and Archie Wagner
April 23, 2023
A crowd gathers outside of Bo’James Food & Drink in search of Will Ferrell in downtown Iowa City on March 8, 2023.

Will Ferrell films documentary in Iowa City

Kate Perez and Cooper Worth
March 8, 2023
Customers look through the clothes on display at Vice in Iowa City on Feb. 22, 2023.

Vice Iowa City celebrates five-year anniversary of opening up by giving back to customers

Cooper Worth, News Editor
February 23, 2023
Photo Illustration

UI student cheats the system with AI program ChatGPT

Cooper‌‌ ‌‌Worth, News Editor
February 19, 2023
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

UI student charged after knocking someone unconscious while working as Sports Column security guard

Cooper Worth, News Editor
January 18, 2023
Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City Hamburg Inn No. 2 to reopen in February

Cooper Worth, News Editor
January 10, 2023
Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City Hamburg Inn No. 2 to potentially close in 2023

Cooper Worth, News Editor
December 30, 2022
Recording artist/rapper Drake performs during the Revolt Party at the Time Warner Cable Studios. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Review | Drake and 21 Savage created a classic collab album with ‘Her Loss’

Ryan Hansen, Colin Votzmeyer, and Cooper Worth
November 8, 2022
Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriffs Office.

Roy Browning Jr. will plead to 2019 killing of his wife

Cooper Worth, News Editor
October 10, 2022
Linn Street is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2022.

Iowa City expands free Wi-Fi to Northside

Sydney Libert and Cooper Worth
September 20, 2022
Iowa Citys City Park Pool on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Over 800 Iowa City residents sign petition against City Park Pool changes

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2022
Infographic by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

Johnson County health officials look to minimize monkeypox spread as cases remain low

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor
August 21, 2022
UI student accused of attempted murder, robbery had multiple UIPD reports made before arrest

UI student accused of attempted murder, robbery had multiple UIPD reports made before arrest

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
May 12, 2022
Contributed photo of Caroline Tolbert.

UI professor wins Harvard book award for studying internet access disparities

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
May 4, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Johnson County Supervisors oppose use of eminent domain for CO2 pipelines

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
April 27, 2022
UI receives $21 million to better predict water-related hazards

UI receives $21 million to better predict water-related hazards

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
April 18, 2022
Contributed

UI student named Iowa National Guard Soldier of the Year

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
April 14, 2022
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Iowa City City Council to vote on $1.5 million transfer to Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Fund

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
April 13, 2022
Contributed.

UI student creates adaptive challenge course for people with disabilities

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
April 10, 2022
Houses sit under the sun on Walnut St in Iowa City on Monday, March 28, 2022. (Braden Ernst/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County to use pandemic relief funds to decrease evictions

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
March 31, 2022
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Second COVID-19 booster recommended for individuals 50 or older, immunocompromised

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
March 30, 2022
A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Candidates file for Johnson County Board of Supervisors election

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
March 25, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss during a budget meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12, 2022.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors approve $138 million fiscal 2023 budget

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
March 25, 2022
Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green poses for a portrait on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Johnson County to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to strengthen food initiatives during COVID-19

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
March 20, 2022
Johnson County’s Social Services Director Lynette Jacoby poses for a portrait outside of the Johnson County Department of Human Services on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Johnson County to hire General Assistance Program specialist with American Rescue Plan Act funds

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
March 10, 2022
Kathie Pham, a soon to be sheriff, poses for a portrait on Monday, Feb 28, 2022 in the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

Bilingual reserve deputies helping county Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reach and represent served communities

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
March 1, 2022
A photo of the PulsePoint Respond app taken on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 in front of the Old Capitol building.

App to alert Johnson County citizens of nearby cardiac arrests

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 24, 2022
Chairperson Royceann Porter listens to chairperson Pat Heiden during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Johnson County supervisors plan to keep current criteria for direct assistance program

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 23, 2022
A miscanthus grass field is seen west from downtown Iowa City on Melrose Ave on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

UI among top universities in using sustainable energy

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 16, 2022
Chairperson Royceann Porter listens during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Johnson County extends face covering policy for staff and visitors

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 10, 2022
Contributed.

UI professor develops website to teach health narratives in Spanish, English

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 7, 2022
Iowa City Police Department Community Outreach Assistant Daisy Torres poses for a portrait in the Iowa City police station on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. The Behind the Badge series will begin on March 23. The series is less time intensive than the Community Police Academy (CPA) and depending on its success it could be offered again in conjunction with CPA. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Local law enforcement Citizens Police Academy rebranded to Behind the Badge

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 3, 2022
Chairperson Royceann Porter listens to chairperson Pat Heiden during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors lower proposed salary increases for elected officials

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 2, 2022
Authors Melissa Febos and Donika Kelly pose for a portrait holding each other’s books in the English Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Both Kelly and Febos have been named finalists in the 2022 National Book Critics Awards for the books. Febos’ book, “Girlhood,” explores the narrative women are taught on what it means to be female. “The Renunciations,” by Kelly, is a series of poems about the journey of one’s self during trauma. The awards will be presented virtually in March. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Two UI professors recognized as finalists for national book award

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
February 1, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss during a budget meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12, 2022.

Johnson County official says public misunderstood Direct Assistance Program and eligibility requirements

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
January 26, 2022
Excluded worker protesters express anger when learn they can’t go inside the room or speak to the Board of Supervisors during a meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.

Protesters challenge lottery distribution of county COVID-19 relief funds, urge prioritizing excluded workers

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
January 24, 2022
Johnson County Board of Supervisor Chairperson Royceann Porter listens to Pat Heiden during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Johnson County to defer disciplinary action for unvaccinated county employees

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
January 19, 2022
Johnson County residents protest the use by law enforcement of armored vehicles at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting held at the County Administration Building on December 6 2021. The meeting focused primarily on the Sheriff Department’s budget for the next fiscal year and the purchasing of a Bearcat G2 armored vehicle.

Johnson County Supervisors weigh replacing MRAP with smaller armored vehicle

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
December 6, 2021
The Milwaukee County Sheriffs Lenco BearCat (armored vehicle) is a popular attraction during the Sussex Touch-a-Truck event on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. The free event, located behind at the Civic Center, features emergency vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles and more.

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office budgets for MRAP replacement

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
December 5, 2021
University of Iowa law Professor Amy Kretkowski

UI Law students represent U.S. veterans in court

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
November 29, 2021
Fulbright 2021 scholar Sarah Schlosser poses for a portrait. Schlosser will travel to India in spring 2022 and live there for nine months.

UI Fulbright recipients to travel abroad for first time since start of pandemic

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
November 28, 2021
A Board of Supervisors meeting for Johnson County is shown in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors considers funding 37 projects with American Rescue Plan

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
November 17, 2021
Johnson County Mobility Coordinator Kelly Schneider poses in front of Iowa City Buses at the Downtown Interchange in Iowa City on November 09 2021.

Johnson County receives grant to improve community transportation

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
November 10, 2021
Pat Heiden calls the session to order during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

‌Johnson County Board of Supervisors finalizes American Rescue Plan projects ahead of approval

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
November 9, 2021
Solar panels are seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Johnson County property owners switch to solar

Cooper Worth, News Reporter
November 9, 2021
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