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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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