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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Emily Delgado, News Reporter

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Email: [email protected]

Emily Delgado is a news reporter for The Daily Iowan. She is a first year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in journalism and political science. She has been working at the DI since summer 2021 and is currently covering the Iowa City City Council.

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Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, speaks on the chamber floor on Jan. 11, 2022.

Iowa State Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls of Coralville to run for reelection in 2022

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter
February 9, 2022
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer addresses the audience during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and give speeches.

Iowa City politicians endorse Democratic candidate Abby Finkenauer for Senate

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter
February 9, 2022
Caucus organizers are seen during the Republican caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Democrats gather virtually to caucus, Republicans remain in-person

Emily Delgado and Meg Doster
February 8, 2022
Iowa City City Hall is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Iowa City fiscal 2023 budget expands on affordable housing efforts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
February 6, 2022
Participants dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The fundraiser was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

Live updates | University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.36 million

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Emily Delgado, and Sam Knupp
February 4, 2022
Participants dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The fundraiser was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

Live updates | University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.36 million

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Emily Delgado, and Sam Knupp
February 4, 2022
Participants dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The fundraiser was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

Live updates | Dance Marathon 28 graduates 14 kids

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Emily Delgado, and Sam Knupp
February 4, 2022
Participants dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The fundraiser was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

Live updates | Dance Marathon 28 graduates 14 kids

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Emily Delgado, and Sam Knupp
February 4, 2022
Participants dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The fundraiser was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

Live updates | Dance Marathon 28 graduates 14 kids

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Emily Delgado, and Sam Knupp
February 4, 2022
House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights, speaks during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Konfrst addressed the workforce crisis in Iowa. “And honestly, let's imagine a young family deciding whether to move to Iowa for good jobs or some other state in the Midwest,” Konfrst said. “Will we create a state where they can find affordable childcare, where they have access to quality health care, and quality affordable housing?”

Iowa Democrats call for tax credit boosts in tax plan

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter
February 3, 2022
Mayor Pro Tem Megan Alter votes no on the Community Police Review Board at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. The vote was 6-1.

Iowa City City Council to expand Community Police Review Board membership

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
February 1, 2022
City Attorney Eric Goers talks about new proposed rules regarding public comment at an Iowa City City Council work session on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. City councillors hoped for smoother meetings with the new proposed rules.

Iowa City City Council looks to revise public comment rules

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado
February 1, 2022
A playground sits in the snow in City Park in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Parks and Recreation in initial stages of city recreation improvement plan

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
January 31, 2022
The Iowa Senate gavels in and begins a special session on redistricting maps on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Small business owner John Raley announces run in Iowa Senate District 45

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter
January 25, 2022
Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Educators react to legislative leader’s comments criticizing teachers

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter
January 23, 2022
City Councillor Shawn Harmsen listens to a speaker at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Iowa City City Council passes South District’s Self Supported Municipal Improvement District

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
January 19, 2022
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at the Senior Center during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec, 7, 2021. City Council Members discussed the new redistricting plan for Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council plans to give $1.5 million in pandemic payments for COVID-19-impacted residents

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
January 19, 2022
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at the Senior Center during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec, 7, 2021. City Council Members discussed the new redistricting plan for Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council request expedited street Market and Jefferson Streets redesign

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
January 12, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Fact Check | Analyzing Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Lyle Muller, Caleb McCullough, Eleanor Hildebrandt, and Emily Delgado
January 11, 2022
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at the Senior Center during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec, 7, 2021. City Council Members discussed the new redistricting plan for Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council to expand Community Police Review Board membership

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
January 4, 2022
Iowa City City Council Members meet at the Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to reinstate hybrid meetings

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
January 4, 2022
Bruce Teague calls for a toast during a watch party for Iowa City City Council candidate Bruce Teague at Caring Hands & More Multi-Generational Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Teague had the most total votes, receiving 6,740. Teague won an at-large seat on the Iowa City City Council.

Teague reelected as mayor, Megan Alter elected as mayor pro tem by Iowa City City Council

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
January 4, 2022
This map shows the proposed reprecincting for Plan A with Iowa City City Council voting districts.

Iowa City City Council selects precinct plan prioritizing future population growth

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 14, 2021
Iowa City City Council Members meet at the Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Iowa City City Council approves rezoning of Hickory Hill Park for senior living facility

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 14, 2021
Photo illustration by Larry Phan.

Iowa City to promote National Suicide Hotline new three-digit number

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 13, 2021
(The Daily Iowan/File)

Fire Marshal investigating possible cause of fire at Iowa City home

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 10, 2021
Iowa City City Council Members meet at the Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to consider vote on final precinct map

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 9, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at the Senior Center during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec, 7, 2021. City Council Members discussed the new redistricting plan for Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council members weigh population, accessibility, when deciding new precincts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 7, 2021
A protester holds a sign at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the Iowa City Community School District Administration Building in Iowa City Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Community members protested after a video surfaced on social media of an Iowa City West High School student using a racial slur and blackface.

Iowa City School Board members commit to efforts to combat racism following student input

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 7, 2021
Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher

Some in Hispanic and Latino community say Latinx is a white-washed term

Emily Delgado and Sam Knupp
December 7, 2021
At Large Janice Weiner speaks at the Iowa City City Council Meeting at the Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to approve increased number of voting precincts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 6, 2021
State Representative Dave Jacoby (D- Coralville) answered questions at a Johnson County Legislative Forum held by The Daily Iowan at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Questions were asked by The Daily Iowan staff and the general public, ranging from issues of public education funding and curriculum to state and federal COVID-19 response.

Johnson County legislators offer education policy critiques in forum hosted by The Daily Iowan

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
December 2, 2021
At Large candidates Megan Alter, Jason Glass, Bruce Teague, and District B candidate Shawn Harmsen respond to questions prepared by the Johnson County League of Women Voters at City Hall Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to restart search for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Facilitator, extend commission end date

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
November 30, 2021
Fans participate in the wave toward the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Hawkeye fan Brandi Gloeckner excited to attend football game as Kid Captain

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
November 18, 2021
Alicia Velasquez poses for a portrait at Dotł'izhi in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.

Alicia Velasquez: opening a small business and celebrating Apache culture locally

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
November 16, 2021
The Iowa City City Council meets at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. City Manager Geoff Fruin looks to community members addressing the council about Covid-19 relief funds for front line workers.

Johnson County, Iowa City to work together to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
November 16, 2021
Water rushes out of the Coralville dam on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Iowa City resolves high levels of zinc after EPA violation

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
November 8, 2021
University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson answers Regent David Barker's questions about First Gen Hawks at a Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (

UI plans to hire three care coordinators to improve mental health and well-being for students

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
November 4, 2021
UI students voice concerns to Iowa City Council candidates

UI students voice concerns to Iowa City Council candidates

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
October 26, 2021
An apartment sign is seen downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

Housing prices increasing in Johnson County

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
October 26, 2021
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019.

Meet the six candidates vying for four seats on the Iowa City Community School District board

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
October 24, 2021
At Large Janice Weiner speaks at the Iowa City City Council Meeting at the Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Johnson County sees decrease in COVID-19 cases over the past week

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
October 19, 2021
Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. City Hall is located at 410 E. Washington Street.

Iowa City reaches carbon emission goal nine years early

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
October 7, 2021
Iowa City City Council members meet in the Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa City City Council gives first pass to Comprehensive Plan Amendment for South District

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
October 5, 2021
An attendee holds up their hands in the shape of a heart during the Unity March held by Iowa City Pride that began at College Green Park and ended in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Iowa City Pride decided to change this event from a parade to a march this year to show the community fighting for equal rights together.

Iowa City Pride festival returns

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
October 2, 2021
The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.

Young journalists share knowledge with Iowa City teens

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 28, 2021
MacLean Hall is seen at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

MacLean Hall sees first major renovation in over a century

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 27, 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

Emily Delgado and Cooper Worth
September 26, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Thursday, April 1 at an Iowa GOP regional reception in Cedar Rapids at the Elmcrest Country Club. Ernst talked about her time as a child wearing bread bags.

Sen. Ernst and Sen. Gillibrand aim to change how military sexual assault allegations are handled

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 24, 2021
Iowa City City Council votes down Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitator proposal

Iowa City City Council votes down Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitator proposal

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 21, 2021
Johnson County Public Health Director Danielle Pettit-Majewski poses outside of Johnson County Public Health on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

UI alum, Danielle Pettit-Majewski joins Johnson County Public Health as new director

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 21, 2021
TikToker Sister Cindy spreads her ideas and shames students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Sister Cindy has over 343,000 followers on TikTok and travels to various college campuses to speak. Many students attended the event as a joke and to mock both Cindy and her husband Jed.

TikTok’s Sister Cindy draws jeering crowd in Iowa City with inflammatory message

Emily Delgado and Lillian Poulsen
September 20, 2021
Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

Associate Dean of Natural, Mathematical, and Social Sciences Maggy Tomova to join University of Central Florida

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 17, 2021
Board of Regents Office member Mark Braun, President Michael Richards, and President Pro Tem Sherry Bates listen to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Board of Regents President still says no mask mandate

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 16, 2021
At Large candidates Megan Alter, Jason Glass, Bruce Teague, and District B candidate Shawn Harmsen respond to questions prepared by the Johnson County League of Women Voters at City Hall Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

City Council candidates aligned on American Rescue Plan funds for excluded workers in forum

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 14, 2021
From left: Bruce Teague, Megan Alter, Jason Glass, and Shawn Harmsen. Teague, Alter, and Glass are running for two at-large seats on the Iowa City City Council, and Harmsen is running unopposed for the District B seat.

League of Women Voters to hold public forum for City Council candidates

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 13, 2021
The Chi Omega Sorority house is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Chi Omega is working together with University of Iowa Fraternity and Sorority Life and Johnson County Public Health campaign to try and get more people vaccinated. (Grace Kreber/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Public Health partners with Greek Life to increase vaccination

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 9, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council allocate $200,000 to Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 8, 2021
The Iowa Hall Museum of Natural History is seen in MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

Pentacrest Museums reopen following UI’s COVID-19 guidelines

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 2, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

ICCSD parents concerned about lack of masks, district looking into legal options for requiring them

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
September 2, 2021
From left: Bruce Teague, Megan Alter, Jason Glass, and Shawn Harmsen. Teague, Alter, and Glass are running for two at-large seats on the Iowa City City Council, and Harmsen is running unopposed for the District B seat.

Iowa City City Council candidates: Where they stand

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
August 30, 2021
Joachim Seelos joins Iowa City Police Department as mental health liaison

Joachim Seelos joins Iowa City Police Department as mental health liaison

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
August 26, 2021
The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2021.

Johnson County has highest vaccine rate in Iowa, but cases are still a concern

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
August 22, 2021
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

IC City Council defers vote on compensation for Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
August 17, 2021
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

Former UI Campus Health Officer Dan Fick joins Hy-Vee, successor Britt Marcussen fills role

Emily Delgado and Lillian Poulsen
August 4, 2021
Dumpsters sit in front of an Iowa City apartment on Wednesday, Aug. 4.

Programs from Iowa City and UI donate, recycle items left behind by students

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
August 4, 2021
Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St.As seen on Monday June 8,2020 (Jeff Sigmund/Photojournalist)

Iowa City Community Police Review Board proposes police policy changes, limiting police interaction with the public

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
August 3, 2021
The UIHC is seen on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

UI Health Care reached 7 percent operating margin, one time success sharing payment possible

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
August 1, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Rural doctor, Minden City Council member becomes third Democrat announcing candidacy for U.S. Senate

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 30, 2021
University of Iowa grant to provide future mental health care experts, services for rural Iowa counties

University of Iowa grant to provide future mental health care experts, services for rural Iowa counties

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 27, 2021
Contributed.

UI College of Law alum announces candidacy for ICCSD Board of Education

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 26, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI denied immunity in InterVarsity case, actions ruled unconstitutional

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 20, 2021
A fox enjoys the warm sun on April 13, 2019.

Fox sightings in Iowa City counter statewide fox population trends

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 20, 2021
The Grow Solar website is shown on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Johnson County committed to becoming more sustainable

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 20, 2021
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors hope businesses choose to honor their $10.75 minimum wage recommendation

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 13, 2021
Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. City Hall is located at 410 E. Washington Street.

After a year of closure, City Hall is back open, signaling a return to pre-pandemic life

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 6, 2021
Contributed Photo. Used by permission of John I. Jackson on Wednesday, June, 30, 2021. Jackson is the nephew of Ms. Johnson.

Johnson County now named after the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D from UI, Lulu Merle Johnson

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 6, 2021
University of Iowa student Pareen Mhatre poses for a portrait in Iowa City, IA on June 22, 2021. Mhatre is an immigration advocate for Improve the Dream.

UI student Pareen Mhatre reflects on telling her testimony to Congress, trip to D.C.

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 29, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

P3 projects headed by UI professors to reach all sectors of campus life

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 23, 2021
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Solar field development seeks funding from Johnson County Supervisors

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 23, 2021
April 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Crowds celebrate in the streets outside of the Hennepin Government Center as Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Floyd died on May 25, 2020 while in police custody. A video showing Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck sparked world wide protests against police brutality.

Former DI reporter a part of Pulitzer-winning team for coverage of George Floyd’s death

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 22, 2021
Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

State Board of Regents propose $283 tuition increase for UI undergrads after year-long pause

Emily Delgado and Kelsey Harrell
June 21, 2021
Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green poses for a portrait on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green calls for countywide equity and inclusive policymaking going forward

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 16, 2021
Mayor of Iowa City, Bruce Teague, speaks during an online Iowa City City Council meeting on June 15. The meeting covered topics such as Juneteenth, COVID, and planning and zoning matters. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City City Council votes to move ahead with Hickory Hill Housing plan

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 15, 2021
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