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Pro-Palestine protesters stand outside of Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Jerusalem Quartet concert met with pro-Palestine protest at Hancher Auditorium

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 27, 2025
Protesters hold sigs and cheer during a COGS protest on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The demonstration lasted several hours and coincided with the One Day for Iowa celebration.

COGS protest gathers on the Pentacrest to boycott One Day for Iowa

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 26, 2025
Letters are seen during a letter writing event hosted by the Sacred Collective to write letters regarding recent Iowa legislature on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Sacred Collective fosters activism, inclusivity, and faith amid political turmoil

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 25, 2025
Dr. Lina-Maria Murillo poses for a portrait in her office at the Jefferson Building with her new book, “Fighting for Control: Reproductive Care, Race, and Power in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands” on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Dr. Murillo is an assistant professor of Gender, Women’s and Sexualities Studies as well as History at the University of Iowa.

Five UI gender studies professors publish books during year of potential department closure

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 24, 2025
Contributed by Emma Jane

Hundreds attend union-led town hall Saturday; Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks absent

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 23, 2025
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

COGS plans protest as UI cuts funding guarantee for graduate students

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 18, 2025
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Iowa City man sentenced for police parody account

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 13, 2025
Photo illustration by DI staff.

More than 1,000 Iowa businesses stand with transgender community

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 13, 2025
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Former Iowa City paraeducator pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a student

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 13, 2025
Photo contributed by Marie Krebs.

UI grad student transfers after backlash over DEI presentation

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 12, 2025
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Boyfriend of Victoria Skarda charged with first-degree murder in her January death

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 11, 2025
Rallygoers hold up signs during a Stand Up For Science rally on the Pentacrest on Friday, March 7, 2025. The rally was one of many being held nationally to protest against the Trump administration’s “censorship and political interference” in scientific research. Speakers at the event encouraged attendees to chant, cheer, and call their representatives. Live music was performed by the band Second Half.

UI Pentacrest filled with hundreds of demonstrators for “Stand up for Science” protest

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 9, 2025
A multipurpose room is set up for a mediation class at Sangha in Iowa City on Feb. 24, 2025. Sangha along with many other Iowa City businesses focus on health and wellness.

Sangha Wellness Collective opens in Iowa City’s Northside

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 5, 2025
Oliver Weilein and Juliette Enloe celebrate after the election results are announced during the Oliver Weilein watch party for the Iowa City City Council special election for the District C seat at Kindred Coffee in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Weilein won the March 4 special election with 4,141 votes, totaling just over 60 percent.

Oliver Weilein wins Iowa City City Council District C special election

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 4, 2025
North Liberty Hospital is seen in North Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The hospital was budgeted for $526.6 million and is wrapping up.

UIHC North Liberty campus to open April 28

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 4, 2025
The Latino Native American Cultural Center is seen on 308 Melrose Ave on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The Native American Council is no longer being recognized by the University of Iowa.

Members of recently disbanded UI diversity councils express pain, urge protest

Emma Jane, News Reporter
March 4, 2025
Oliver Weilein makes a speech between sets during a Get Out The Vote show for Weilein’s City Council campaign at Trumpet Blossom on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Multiple artists performed screams, poetry, and folk songs, including Weilein’s band Bootcamp.

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein hosts concert to unite voters

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 28, 2025
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seen on Wednesday, June 19, 2023.

UIHC workers’ union pickets outside Kinnick Stadium

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 26, 2025
Oliver Weilein poses for a photo at Kindred Coffee in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Nusser and Weilein are running for the Iowa City City Council special election which ends March 4.

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein isn’t playing it safe

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 25, 2025
A stack of banned books is seen on a display at Prairie Lights on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

Iowa ranked second highest in the nation for book bans in 2024

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 25, 2025
Lt. Axel Swanson poses for a portrait inside of Fire Station 4 in Iowa City on Feb. 18. Swanson received the designation as Fire Officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing, which is valid for the next three years before his revaluation.

Iowa City lieutenant earns prestigious Fire Officer designation

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 25, 2025
A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the current North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.

North Liberty Food Pantry expanding to meet growing demand

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 24, 2025
Iowa City City Council special elections candidate Ross Nusser listens to a speaker at the Public Library in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

Iowa City City Council candidate Ross Nusser previously faced tax lien, lawsuit over unpaid debt

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 24, 2025
The indoor parking lot is seen at Costco Wholesale in Coralville on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Costco employees in Coralville announced that they are unionizing with Teamsters Local 238 and forming a community coalition. Costco employees in Coralville have announced they are unionizing with Teamsters Local 238 and forming a community coalition to hold management accountable. Their effort follows an unfair labor practice charge against Costco and has received sup

Coralville Costco workers move to unionize with Teamsters

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 23, 2025
A speaker announces Bernie Sanders during Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Bernie Sanders does not address Gaza at Iowa City rally, sparking criticism from attendees

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 22, 2025
Oliver Weilein speaks to the Young Democratic Socialists of America at the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, Feb 20, 2025. The YDSA invited him to a Q&A to talk about his campaign for Iowa City Council, where he is running against Ross Nusser in a March 4 election.

IC City Council candidate Oliver Weilein holds second meet and greet at IMU

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 20, 2025
Board of regents president Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. UIHC workers union members met with the Board of Regents to negotiate their next contract last week.

UIHC workers present contract demands to Iowa regents

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 18, 2025
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Eight UI diversity councils no longer recognized as of Monday

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 17, 2025
Johnson County man taken into ICE custody

Johnson County man taken into ICE custody

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 16, 2025
A sheriff in Iowa is defying ICE. Where does Johnson County stand?

A sheriff in Iowa is defying ICE. Where does Johnson County stand?

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 13, 2025
Members of Community Sing sing songs in a circle during the bi-monthly meeting at the Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City building in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The group sang songs with themes of community, hope, and resilliance.

Iowa City Community Sing welcomes all in song for healing and unity

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 13, 2025
Iowa City Council special election candidate Ross Nusser (right) speaks during a Moms Demand Action meeting at the Public Library in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Both city council special election candidates Nusser and Oliver Weilein had about 10 minutes to read statements and answer questions concerning their policies on gun safety.

Iowa City City Council candidates field questions at Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 13, 2025
Sheriff Brad Kunkel and Axiom’s Rob Decker talk to the board of supervisors about the declining building quality of the jail and Sheriff’s Office during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

JoCo Supervisors pledge support as the East Central Region Mental Health and Disability Services face closure

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 12, 2025
The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Second teen pleads guilty in fatal 2023 Iowa City drag racing incident

Jack Moore and Emma Jane
February 11, 2025
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Milwaukee man accused of exposing himself near Kinnick Stadium

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 11, 2025
Goosetown Cafe is seen in Iowa City on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Former Goosetown Cafe building sold for $1.125 million

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 11, 2025
Riders take off at the start of the 30-mile race during the Lake Macbride Fat Tire Classic in Solon, IA on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The annual race featured a 30-mile loop as well as a 15-mile loop and spanned across wooded single track, gravel trails, and fields.

Lake Macbride Fat Tire Classic bike race sees record turnout

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 11, 2025
The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Historic Poor Farm designation highlights an untold chapter in Iowa’s history

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 11, 2025
Photo illustration by DI Staff

Flu cases are climbing. Could bird flu be a factor?

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 10, 2025
Emergency divers and other first responders are seen attempting a rescue at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, Iowa on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Body recovered from Lake MacBride Saturday morning

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 9, 2025
Attendees dance during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

UI Dance Marathon kicks off 31st year of fundraising for pediatric cancer patients

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 8, 2025
Pedestrians walk across the Iowa Ave pedestrian bridge in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Due to cracks and deterioration, the pedestrian bridge will be closed for repairs in the summer of 2025.

Iowa Ave pedestrian bridge remains a concern for students after scrapped renovation

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 6, 2025
Sheriff Brad Kunkel and Axiom’s Rob Decker talk to the board of supervisors about the declining building quality of the jail and Sheriff’s Office during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Johnson County Supervisors clash over proposed manufactured home resolution

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 5, 2025
An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Iowa City man charged with multiple counts of grooming and attempting to entice a minor

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 4, 2025
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Boyfriend of woman found dead under suspicious circumstances pleads not guilty

Emma Jane, News Reporter
February 4, 2025
Demonstrators march during a protest against mass deportation in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance.

Protest erupts in downtown Iowa City against Trump’s latest deportation plans

Genevieve DiChiara and Emma Jane
February 3, 2025
Outside of the U.S. Courthouse of Northern District Iowa is seen in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Former UIHC administrator sentenced 12 years for 30-year-long identity theft scheme

Jack Moore and Emma Jane
January 31, 2025
The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

UI Young Democratic Socialists of America hosts meet-and-greet with IC City Council candidate

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 30, 2025
The GuideLink Center is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. Following a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to Johnson County, the GuideLink Center is leading an initiative to ensure individuals receive necessary support.

Johnson County awards grant to enhance mental health and substance use support

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 29, 2025
Alcohol is seen on shelves in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Dec., 9, 2024.

Surgeon General’s advisory links alcohol to cancer, echoing Iowa report

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 29, 2025
Firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires in Southern California on Jan. 13, 2025, as Santa Ana winds were gaining strength Monday, hampering efforts to tamp down the explosion of fires that have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.

California wildfires spark action across the nation

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 28, 2025
Emily Salmonson pours a non-alcoholic blueberry honey thyme shrub at The Green House in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The Green House is one of many bars in Iowa City that offers non-alcoholic drinks to patrons.

Iowa City bars adjust to the rising popularity of Dry January

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 27, 2025
University of Iowa Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety Mark Bullock listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI launches new board to improve campus safety

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 26, 2025
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Police continue investigation into Dec. 30 death of Iowa City woman

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 23, 2025
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles during the 2024 Associated Press Coach and Player of the Year News Conference at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Caitlin Clark Foundation partners to donate 22,000 books to schools

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 22, 2025
Community members walk through downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

UI students brave sub-zero temperatures on first day of classes

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 21, 2025
Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards talks with a Daily Iowan reporter in an interview at the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2016.

Former Planned Parenthood president dies following years of advocacy

Emma Jane, News Reporter
January 20, 2025
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 12, 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 6, 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
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