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John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder highlights America’s deep health care frustrations

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 17, 2024
Contributed by Ben Lord from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Johnson County’s cyber forensics team tackles rising internet crimes

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 17, 2024
The Fab Lab is seen on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Iowa City Fab Lab launches fundraiser to triple its size with new building

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 12, 2024
Photo Illustration by Ayrton Breckenridge

UI graduate students develop guidebook for a more walkable Cedar Rapids

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 11, 2024
Michelle Balhan works on Kayla Way’s blackout sleeve at Velvet Lotus Tattoo on Sept. 23, 2021. Balhan’s shop and Swanky Bits had a “Tats for Tots” fundraiser earlier this fall.

Local toy drive initiatives spread seasonal joy

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
Illinois’ Ali Al Chalabi boxes Iowa’s Gabriel Frausto during Fall Brawl, hosted by Iowa Boxing Club, at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Numerous schools including Iowa State, Wisconsin, and Illinois, as well as other boxing organizations fought in 11 bouts.

University of Iowa Boxing Club hosts fifth annual Fall Brawl show

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
Commissioner Louis Tassinary listens to Commissioner Amos Kiche speak during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The commission’s four-year term is set to conclude Dec. 31, 2024, however they plan to request that the city council extend the date to no later than June 30, 2025.

What became of Iowa City’s ambitious plan to confront systemic racism

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

University of Iowa alum, UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect arrested

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 9, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Man connected to 2022 UI Hawk Alert sentenced to 100 years

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 5, 2024
Former Swisher Mayor Julie Persons poses for a portrait outside of the City Hall building in downtown Swisher on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Why Swisher is without a mayor

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 5, 2024
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UI 1997 valedictorian and UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 4, 2024
Jared Weeks, Jacob Summer, Jackson Glenn, Natalie Noonan, and Jaelyn Boley pose with their Koozies for a Cause in Tippie College of Business in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The $5 Wave To The Brave beer koozies are donated to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The five students worked together in Bob Walker’s entrepreneurial finance class to launch the startup project.

UI students turn class project into $6,000 donation

Emma Jane, News Reporter
December 2, 2024
Attendees of the Iowa Legal Aid fundraiser mingle at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The fundraiser featured Big Grove’s new sour beer named Fruitfully Just.

Big Grove Brewery unveils fundraising beer for Iowa Legal Aid

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 21, 2024
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Iowa Supreme Court overturns $97 million malpractice verdict

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 20, 2024
Students study at the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business recently suspended admission to the Master of Finance program.

Tippie suspends admissions to Master of Finance program

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 18, 2024
Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Food Policy Council hosts packed happy hour at Lone Ox Smokehouse & Company

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 14, 2024
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024.

State Rep demands UIHC fellow’s termination for online post. Free speech experts disagree.

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 14, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Appeals Court upholds sentence for father in Ali Younes escape case

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 14, 2024
Author Carrie Shuettpelz reads during a panel on her newest book The ‘Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America’ in the University of Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. During the panel, Shuettpelz read from her latest book, then answered questions on the text as well as her personal story.

University of Iowa professor explores Native American identity in new book

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 13, 2024
Dr. Carrie Schuettpelz speaks with students during a Native Policy Lab in Jessup Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Indigenous leaders recently called President Biden’s apology for the U.S. Indian boarding school era insufficient. Schuettpelz stated that the reported number of Native American children that have attended those boarding schools is only a fraction of the amount.

Biden’s boarding school apology met with calls for action

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 12, 2024
Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator, speaks with attendees at a sponsored event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s International Ballroom on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Knowles spoke to the audience about several topics, including media bias, religion, and transgender identities.

Conservative speaker Michael Knowles draws large audience and protesters

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 11, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Charges filed in fatal Iowa City cycling collision

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 8, 2024
Attendees gather for an event put on by Community Coalition of Iowa at Greenhouse Cafe, Iowa City on Nov. 7 2024.

Solidarity circle gathers in Iowa City to brace for Trump presidency

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 7, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Police seek public’s help in investigation of fire at Iowa City High School

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 7, 2024
Attendees watch the televised news during an electoral map watch party in the Iowa Memorial Union on Election Day in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The watch party was organized by community organization Hawk The Vote, and had a turnout of over 300 students.

Election night brings anxiety and unity among UI students

Evan Watson and Emma Jane
November 5, 2024
Dr. Karim Abdel-Malek shows videos of the AI technology in practice in the AI violence prevention lab of the University of Iowa’s Engineering Research Facility on Oct. 29.

UI team develops AI-powered camera to detect violence in real time

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 5, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

BridgeUSA’s first UI chapter brings a new approach to campus politics

Emma Jane, News Reporter
November 3, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Sextortion cases rising nationwide, impacting teens and young adults

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 31, 2024
Alexander Barloon and fellow students paint a mural down the block of Brown Street for Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City on Oct. 29. The mural, “Grand Entrance,” depicts iconic images of Iowa City.

Student-led mural celebrates Iowa City landmarks

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 31, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Woman charged for stabbing two victims at The Haven, including a pregnant woman

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 30, 2024
Photo contributed by Kaitlynn Platt.

Groundbreaking eCPR program saves Muscatine man after 45-minute heart failure

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 29, 2024
The Black Angel is seen in Oakland Cemetary in Iowa City on Oct. 1. The angel has been at the cemetary since 1913.

A century of lore and dark romance surrounds Iowa City’s Black Angel monument

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 29, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City Police seek public’s help after stabbing at The Haven

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 28, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Mother and teen taken into custody after alleged stabbing at Dubuque St. Casey’s

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 28, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City Police searching for missing teenager

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 27, 2024
Eric Harris listens to speakers during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Recently, the Iowa Supreme Court recommended the dismissal of three charges against Harris, the former Iowa City commissioner.

Iowa Supreme Court recommends dismissal of charges against former Iowa City commissioner

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 24, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Man arrested after allegedly choking his mother with flag and eluding police

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 24, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Woman arrested for stabbing near Iowa City airport

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 23, 2024
Volunteers Barb Hartgrave and Joyce Rozek sort through supplies during a donation drive for Hurricane Helene victims set up by a partnership between Rozek and JMS Transportation in a warehouse south of downtown Cedar Rapids on Oct. 13, 2024. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” Rozek said, who has worked in sales for multimillion, international companies like Grainger for nearly two decades. “I go home tired every night, but I go home with a huge smile on my face.”

Iowans impacted, rallying relief efforts after devastating hurricanes

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 22, 2024
Photo contributed by Johnson County Sheriff’s Captain Matt Hendricks

Biplane lands on Highway 218 after running out of gas

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 21, 2024
Diana Helling marks a size for a coat for a clothing drive at River Community Church in Iowa City on Oct. 14. The Consultation of Religious Communities partnered with the Iowa City Police Department to host a clothing drive with winter coats. Telling joined the Consultation of Religious Communities form her home church, St. Thomas Moore.

New partnership brings winter gear to residents in need

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 15, 2024
Attendees interact with a volunteer at the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City on Oct. 14. The Great Plains Action Society booth had free artwork and stickers.

UI student group hosts celebration for Indigenous People’s Day

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 14, 2024
Photo courtesy of Larry Lynn Gullett's obituary

Former Johnson County Conservation director leaves legacy of Land Back

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 14, 2024

An elk’s epic journey across Iowa ends in LeClaire

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 13, 2024
The outside of the University of Iowa Police Station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022. According to the UI's 2024 Clery Report, there was a significant increase in reports of sexual assault from 2023.

New report shows spike in sexual assault reports on UI campus in 2023

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 7, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Recently, the University of Iowa dropped its overall ranking among U.S. universities according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings.

UI faces internet and system outage Sunday

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 6, 2024
CommUnity Crisis Services Mental Health's Law Enforcement Liaison, Kelsie Tomlin (Left), and Iowa City Police Officer Kristie Davis (Right) answer questions in a conference room at the Iowa City Police Department on Sept. 30. ICPD has partnered with CommUnity since February 2021 to embed a mental health liaison within the department in order to enhance the services provided to those in the community experiencing a mental health crisis and connect them with the appropriate resources.

Iowa City Police introduce crisis co-responder unit

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 3, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City police investigating assault, offering reward for tips

Emma Jane, News Reporter
October 1, 2024
Johnson County Conservation Program Manager, Brad Freidhof, speaks during a University Democrats at Iowa meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Johnson County leaders push for $30 million conservation bond

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 30, 2024
Commissioner Chastity Dillard asks a speaker a question during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The commission is currently preparing for its final report as its four-year term concludes on Dec. 31.

Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission nears end

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 30, 2024
A backhoe is seen west of Tiffin off Highway Six on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. This section of agricultural land is a part of the 56 acres, a part of the Johnson County Future Land Use Amendment.

JoCo Supervisors split on residential growth near Tiffin

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 30, 2024
Community members harvest seeds at the Conservation Education Center at Kent Park in Johnson County on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Voulenteers hiked toward the fishing pond led by Johnson County Education Specialist Kristen Marrow. The seeds collected during the harvest will be used for ecosystem restoration projects across Johnson County.

Bringing butterflies and bees back to Johnson County

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 30, 2024
Kratom capsules are seen inside The Crown Liquor and Smoke shop in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Recently, Iowa City City Council members have discussed regulations regarding Kratom supplements.

Iowa City City Council’s Kratom stance shifts following public feedback

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 25, 2024
Chief of Iowa City Police Dustin Liston (left) and newly hired officer Gregory Lalla (right) speak about the recent hiring of new officers inside the Iowa City Police Department building on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Officer Lalla was a former Sergeant of the Davenport Police Department before returning to his hometown of Iowa City to work as an officer.

Iowa City Police Department nears full capacity for officers

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 23, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The University of Iowa recently began a program to get a certificate in artificial intelligence.

Nearly 600 students register for UI’s new AI certificate

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 22, 2024
Teresa Marshall, a dentistry professor, speaks during the University Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

UI Faculty Senate dissolves safety charter committee, honors three professors

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 17, 2024
Swisher Mayor Julie Persons poses for a portrait outside of the City Hall building in downtown Swisher, Iowa on Sept. 6, 2024. “Jump in feet first, that’s what I like to do in a new department. Just start the conversations right away, figure out what needs to get done, and just start working through everything,” Persons said.

Julie Persons set to become Johnson County’s first female auditor in 48 years

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 17, 2024
Board of Supervisors Chair Rod Sullivan is seen during the work session at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Topics discussed in the session include pay grade classifications for department heads, proposals for repair on the sheriff’s office and jail building, revising the SEATS missed ride policy, and others.

JoCo supervisors appoint interim executive director

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 12, 2024
Police officers walk through Marcus Theaters before a Young Americans for Freedom group screening of Matt Walsh’s “Am I Racist” at the Coral Ridge Mall on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Walsh came to the University of Iowa’s campus in April of 2023 for a screening of “What is a Woman?” at the Iowa Memorial Union.

Young Americans for Freedom hosts Matt Walsh movie screening

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 9, 2024
Volunteers and staff of the Miller-Meeks campaign direct traffic before the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate featuring Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. A small contingent of pro-Palestine protestors demonstrated outside while three activists disrupted the event from inside. Rep. Miller-Meeks will be running against former University of Iowa Law professor Christina Bohannon for Iowa’s first congressional district.

U.S. Rep. Miller-Meeks’ fundraiser met with Pro-Palestine demonstration

Emma Jane, News Reporter
September 7, 2024
12-year-old Mira Gibbons completes a puzzle during a test preparation session with Founder and Director of test preparation organization FinnPrep, Kelly Finn, at the Armstrong Center in downtown Cedar Rapids on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Iowa ACT scores have dropped to the lowest level in about a decade.

ACT selling Iowa City campus, continuing operations as tenant

Emma Jane, News Reporter
May 10, 2024
Iowa City high school students and attendees of a three-day solidarity event gather at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024. High school students protested for the whole day on Friday and walked to the Pentacrest with a banner that reads "The People's High School for Palestine." The pro-Palestine protest merged with another one on the Pentacrest.

Iowa City high school students lead day-long pro-Palestine protest

Emma Jane, News Reporter
May 3, 2024
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 raises over $100,000 for Coralville food pantry over two years

Emma Jane, News Reporter
May 2, 2024
Protestors study quietly during a sit in protesting the closure of RVAP, outside of Vice President of Student Life, Sarah Hansen’s offices in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Students protest RVAP closure at UI Division of Student Life office sit-in

Shreya Reddy and Emma Jane
May 1, 2024
An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Iowa City police seeks new officers in hopes to reach full staffing levels

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 30, 2024
Linda Kroon speaks about the history of the Women’s Resource & Action Center program at the Women’s Resource & Action Center Home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Kroon has served as the director of WRAC since 2011.

From music to mentorship: Linda Kroon’s journey to director of WRAC

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 30, 2024
Iowa City man charged for sexual abuse, incest

Iowa City man charged for sexual abuse, incest

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 24, 2024
Iowa City man arrested for shots fired incident near City High School

Iowa City man arrested for shots fired incident near City High School

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 23, 2024
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Iowa City man sentenced for gun negligence leading to 3-year-old’s death

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 22, 2024
“Excluded No More,” “Escucha Mi Voz,” “Todo Para Todos,” and more signs are seen in the Johnson County Administration Building on January 24, 2022. About 100 protesters were pushing for funding from the Board of Supervisors Joint Entities Meeting.

JoCo nonprofit refutes county’s claim to reallocate affordable housing funding

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 22, 2024
A dancer in traditional regalia performs during the University of Iowa 28th Annual Powwow at the Johnson Country Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

UI’s 28th Annual Powwow showcases Indigenous culture, draws high turnout

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 20, 2024
Supervisors listen to a speaker during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.

Johnson County Supervisors change funding for affordable housing initiative

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 11, 2024
Photo contributed by Sikowis Nobiss

Iowa City TRC Indigenous Commissioners resign

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 11, 2024
Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 9, 2024
A woman sees a partial solar eclipse in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia on April 20, 2023.

Partial solar eclipse to dim Iowa City skies

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 7, 2024
The Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Johnson County residents rally for improved public bus system

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 3, 2024
Photo contributed by Christine Nobis

Nonprofit supports traditional practices, empowers Iowa City Indigenous communities

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 2, 2024
Iowa City man appears in court for distributing obscene material to minor

Iowa City man appears in court for distributing obscene material to minor

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 2, 2024
Iowa City police arrest suspect in Old Capitol Town Center assault

Iowa City police arrest suspect in Old Capitol Town Center assault

Emma Jane, News Reporter
April 1, 2024
Commissioners Clifton Johnson and Lauren Merritt listen to a speaker at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission expresses optimism to recent public events

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 28, 2024
Steve Swenka hooks up a Gehl grinder-mixer to his tractor at Double G Angus Farms in Tiffin on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Double G Farms has been open for 111 years and is currently owned by Steve Swenka and his wife, Amy.

Johnson County grant sprouts opportunity for small farmers

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 27, 2024
Missing Iowa City 12-year-old found after more than two weeks

Missing Iowa City 12-year-old found after more than two weeks

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 20, 2024
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