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Cooper Worth, News Editor

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Cooper Worth serves as a News Editor for The Daily Iowan. He is a junior 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 second year at the DI, and he previously covered local government in Johnson County, including the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.

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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

January 18, 2023
Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City Hamburg Inn No. 2 to reopen in February

January 10, 2023
Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

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

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’

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

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

Iowa City expands free Wi-Fi to Northside

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

September 6, 2022
Infographic by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

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

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

May 12, 2022
Contributed photo of Caroline Tolbert.

UI professor wins Harvard book award for studying internet access disparities

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

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

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

April 18, 2022
Contributed

UI student named Iowa National Guard Soldier of the Year

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

April 13, 2022
Contributed.

UI student creates adaptive challenge course for people with disabilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 10, 2022
Contributed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 5, 2021
University of Iowa law Professor Amy Kretkowski

UI Law students represent U.S. veterans in court

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

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

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

November 10, 2021
Solar panels are seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Johnson County property owners switch to solar

November 9, 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

November 9, 2021
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Claussen, Finch, Malone, Pilcher-Hayek win Iowa City Community School Board election

November 2, 2021
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County to begin pediatric vaccines Nov. 4, pending CDC approval

October 27, 2021
Pat Heiden calls the session to order during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

Johnson County excluded workers to receive $2 million in federal funding

October 13, 2021
Members of the Iowa City Community School District Board listen to members of the crowd during an Iowa City Community School District meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Members of the audience argued for and against a mask mandate within the school district.

Iowa City schools looking to provide rapid COVID-19 tests for students

October 18, 2021
University of Iowa Faculty Athletic Representative Liz Hollingworth, outside of the Hansen Football Performance Center on Sept. 28, 2021.

UI professor helps diversity initiatives for Big Ten Equality Coalition Executive Committee

October 11, 2021
University of Iowa Technology Institute receives grant from Epic Games

University of Iowa Technology Institute receives grant from Epic Games

October 18, 2021
A Johnson County Board of Supervisors informal meeting is held in the Johnson County Administration building on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors rank projects to distribute federal funds

October 6, 2021
A COVID-19 safety sign hangs on the door of the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

COVID-19 cases higher in Johnson County than a year ago

September 26, 2021
A Johnson County Board of Supervisors informal meeting is held in the Johnson County Administration building on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Johnson County at good capacity for COVID-19 booster shots

September 29, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran speaks at a virtual press conference on Sept. 22.

UI Health Care employees tiring out from marathon pandemic

September 22, 2021
The Java House is seen on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Petition claims alleged employee mistreatment at The Java House in IC

September 21, 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 map plans for the fiscal year 2023 budget

September 15, 2021
Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss future for American Rescue Plan funding

September 8, 2021
A mosquito trap is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. The trap, placed by Johnson County Public Health Mosquito Surveillance Program, is located just off a trail in Hickory Hill park. The park is located at 1439 E Bloomington St.

Surveillance reveals West Nile virus risk in Johnson County

September 7, 2021
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors hosts a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. At the meeting, Sam Jarvis discussed the COVID-19 booster shots. “We still want to prioritize those who are unvaccinated.”

Johnson County plans to deliver booster doses pending green light from CDC board

September 1, 2021
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