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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Evan Watson

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor

Evan Watson is a second-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Finance and Economics. He currently works at The Daily Iowan as a news reporter.

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A carousel of stocks are seen at Henry B. Tippie College of Business on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Stocks have been dropped for the last few weeks under the Trump presidency.

UI business clubs, students react to the Trump economy

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2025
Kurt and Tracie Chew pray in front of a photograph of Pope Francis, who died Monday, before a Mass in his honor at St. Mary Cathedral in downtown Austin Monday April 21, 2025.

UI Catholics react to Pope Francis’ death

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
April 21, 2025
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Three individuals arrested in alleged assault of Iowa City man

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
April 14, 2025
Council members sort through the agenda during a faculty council meeting inside the Old Capitol Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.

UI Faculty Council passes faculty policy revision for tenure review

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
March 11, 2025
Ross Nusser poses for a portrait in his office at Urban Acres Real Estate on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Nusser is a fifth-generation Iowa Citian aiming to improve mental health resources and housing affordability.

How city council candidate Ross Nusser looks to give back to his hometown

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
February 25, 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.

City council candidates Weilein, Nusser address gun violence during local advocacy meeting

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
February 11, 2025
Bartender Blake Heuer pulls a draft at Roxxy in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Heuer has been bartending at Roxxy for over two years.

Roxxy deploys popular new mug club promotion

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
February 4, 2025
Cady Gerlach begins to announce at the GIC Business Awards on Jan. 30, 2025.

Iowa City’s Project Better Together 2030 looks to future after pandemic

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2025
South of 6 Executive Director Maurice Davis speaks outside of the South District Market building in Iowa City on Oct. 21. The South of 6 is a nonprofit that supports economic development, infrastructure growth, and community events.

Three Johnson County nonprofits collaborate to offer underestimated business grants

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2025
Hosts of Talk/Art Cabaret at the Sanctuary perform an introductory piece on Sept. 21, 2005. The regular event is a place for Writers' Workshop students to share their work in unofficial, informal manner.

Iowa City’s Sanctuary Pub closes after 52 years of business

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2025
Rick Kasper traverses his farm near Tiffin, Iowa, on Dec. 8. Kasper used his four-wheeler to drive around and check on his cattle.

Skipping the Debt Trap | More young farmers feel the need to attend college despite increasing costs

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 17, 2024
Cattle belonging to farmer Rick Kasper are seen on his farm near Tiffin, Iowa, on Dec. 8. Kasper’s cattle graze the cut cornfields to eat any corn missed by the combine.

Johnson County sees a continuous drop in beef cattle herd

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 17, 2024
A barn stands by a cornfield near American Legion Road in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Iowa Farm Bureau identifies massive loss in agriculture economy

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 12, 2024
A shopper pass through the Pedestrian Mall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Since the holiday pop-up shops were installed in November and December, there has been an increase in shopping downtown.

UI marketing professor identifies loneliness as a culprit in impulsive holiday spending

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 12, 2024
The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors is seen on Nov. 4 in Iowa City, Iowa. Despite mortgage rates, home buyers and sellers have been more active in Iowa City.

Insurance companies re-examining Iowa coverage while enduring record losses

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 11, 2024
Photo contributed by UI Health Care

New heart valve procedures at UIHC expand life-saving care

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
Daydreamer drinks sit on the counter of ReUnion Brewery in Iowa City on Nov. 10. ReUnion is one of many bars across Iowa City impacted by a new Iowa law restricting THC products in establishments across the state.

Iowa corrective legislation impacts Iowa City market for THC products

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 3, 2024
Monique Holtkamp poses for a portrait at T’Spoons in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Nov. 15. T’Spoons is located in the Old Capitol Mall, and Holtkamp also owns a Sweets and Treats location in the Pedestrian Mall.

Two Iowa City businesses see change and expand the community of women-owned businesses

Evan Watson, News Reporter
December 3, 2024
Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Vehicle catches fire outside Mayflower Residence Hall

Evan Watson, News Reporter
November 20, 2024
Undergraduate Student Government members meet during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union Black Box Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

USG votes to pass its parking voucher initiative for dead and finals weeks

Evan Watson, News Reporter
November 19, 2024
Proctor & Gamble labs are seen off of Lower Muscatine Road in Iowa City on Oct. 25, 2024.

Iowa City residents, DNR, EPA, work together to search for sources of pollution

Evan Watson, News Reporter
November 19, 2024
Bruce Teague and members of the airport commission pose for a portrait during the ribbon-cutting at the conclusion ceremony of the Iowa City Municipal Airport’s solar project on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A total of 300 solar arrays were installed and will be officially powered in the next few weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrates new $1 million solar array

Evan Watson, News Reporter
November 14, 2024
The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors is seen on Nov. 4 in Iowa City, Iowa. Despite mortgage rates, home buyers and sellers have been more active in Iowa City.

Housing trends show increased demand amid fluctuating interest rates

Evan Watson, News Reporter
November 11, 2024
Qihang Lin poses for a portrait at his office in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Lin is working to develop algorithms to reduce bias in certain artificial intelligence models.

Iowa researchers work to identify bias in AI models

Evan Watson, 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
Old newspapers and photos are seen on the walls of Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City on Nov. 1. The Hamburg Inn has a tradition of presidential and congressional candidates visiting the restaurant on their campaign trails.

The Hamburg Inn continues coffee bean caucus tradition

Evan Watson, News Reporter
November 5, 2024
A John Deere Tractor is seen outside of Solon, Iowa on Oct.16. John Deere recently laid off staff in many locations around the state.

John Deere layoffs reflect farming challenges in global economic cycle

Evan Watson, News Reporter
November 5, 2024
Photo contributed by studioU

Corda Credit Union breaks ground in Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 30, 2024
Attendees enjoy live music during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.

Dubuque Street Celebration commemorates downtown businesses

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 24, 2024
Staff at Roxxy pose for a portrait during a ribbon cutting event in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Harmonic Hospitality announced new ownership of the bar.

Owners of Roxxy, Double-Tap, and Stuffed Olive rebrand

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 22, 2024
Bob Walker pets a goat during the first-ever bus tour at Walker Homestead in Johnson County on Oct. 20, 2024. The farmstead originally began as a farm-to-table service.

New agritourism coalition promotes business through bus rides around Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 22, 2024
John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. The University of Iowa's Insurance major was named eighth after only one year of its existence by U.S. News and World Report.

Iowa’s insurance major named top ten program

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 20, 2024
A CRANDIC rail line is seen in North Liberty, IA on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Johnson County plans to repurpose the existing rail line to create a new option for commuters, including a new stop near the North Liberty food pantry.

Greater Iowa City area discusses a new commuter rail line

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 17, 2024
The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.

USG advocating for greater student parking options

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 16, 2024
Community and council members gather during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Recently, the council granted renovations to improve parks and approved the name of a new park.

New park memorializes forgotten name in Iowa City history

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 16, 2024
A sign for Paper Crane as seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Paper Crane will be located at 121 N. Linn St. and is planned to be opened for business by the end of the month.

New casual ramen restaurant coming to Iowa City

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 15, 2024
Capital Campaign committee members commence the start of the construction of a new building during the groundbreaking event for the organization on Oct. 1. Several groups had the opportunity to use giant forks, spoons, and knives to mark the occasion.

North Liberty Community Food Pantry breaks ground to fight hunger

Evan Watson, News Editor
October 8, 2024
Lead volunteer and educator of the Iowa Farm Sanctuary Kevin Recknor scratches Phil the water buffalo’s chin inside a barn near Oxford, Iowa, on Sept. 25. The Iowa Farm Sanctuary provides a safe haven to rescued and neglected farm animals.

‘Injured and angry’ water buffalo rescued in Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 8, 2024
Dr. Beth Livingston poses for a portrait in her office on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Livingston’s online program ‘Abuse is not Love’ provides education on domestic abuse.

Tippie researcher assists global domestic abuse prevention program

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 7, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. City Hall will begin renovations and upgrades in October.

Iowa City plans for City Hall structural upgrades

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 2, 2024
Pantry volunteer Becky Hays checks bread for mold before the opening of the North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5, 2024. Food pantries around Iowa saw increased usage over the summer.

North Liberty Community Pantry hosts groundbreaking event

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 1, 2024
Photo contributed by Liz Martin / UI Health Care

New artificial intelligence tools help with efficiency at UIHC

Evan Watson, News Reporter
October 1, 2024
Portrait of Christine Hensley

Gov. Reynolds appoints new member to Iowa Board of Regents

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 26, 2024
Goats stick their heads out of their pen at Healing Prairie Farm in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2024. Healing Prairie Farm is a youth crisis stabilization center equipped with farm animals and 24-hour crisis resource staff members. After opening earlier this year, the farm and its resources are now fully open to the public.

Healing Prairie Farm fully open to support struggling youth

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 25, 2024
Professor Martin Grace speaks during an interview in his office in the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 12. Grace is one of several "transformational hires" brought on by the University. He previously taught at Georgia State and Temple University.

Transformational Hiring Program continues to foster exceptionalism at the UI

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 24, 2024
SeatStock CFO Adam Hassan (left) and CEO Josh Cohen (right) pose beside their website SeatStock at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in Iowa City on Sept. 12, 2024. SeatStock is a website designed to let students get sports tickets without the risk of being scammed.

UI students expand reach in gameday market

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 24, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague is seen during a City Council meeting at the Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Teague and the Iowa City City Council recently agreed to make Iowa City a sister city.

Iowa City continues proposed overseas sister city discussion

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 22, 2024
The Iowa City Airport is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Brandt Heating and Air Condition is contracted to install solar panels for the Iowa City municipal airport in the upcoming weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport to install solar arrays

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 19, 2024
The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The council will send out community surveys in the coming weeks.

Households to receive community survey in coming weeks

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 15, 2024
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

One person dead after electrocution Wednesday

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 11, 2024
Iowa City Community School District Board member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice-President J.P. Claussen hold a meeting at the Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools discuss potentially changing elementary school organization

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 10, 2024
An Iowa City Transit bus is seen on Madison street in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Ridership has been on the rise since a fare-free program was put into place

Iowa City considers continuing fare-free bus program, starting new transit projects

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 10, 2024
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

New Iowa law forces Iowa City schools to limit excused absences in their district

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 9, 2024
A lock dangles from a fence on the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The city of Iowa City released a request for proposals for the lot on Thursday.

Iowa City begins accepting project proposals for Linn Street redevelopment

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 4, 2024
A pack of cigarettes are seen on the counter at Kum & Go on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The American Lung Association is urging the state of Iowa to put a tax on tobacco products.

Iowa City Council moves toward zoning changes for new tobacco stores

Evan Watson, News Reporter
September 3, 2024
Construction to Dubuque Street is seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2024. Business owners on Dubuque street reported lower earnings after construction began.

Dubuque Street businesses stand strong through taxing reconstruction project

Evan Watson, News Reporter
August 27, 2024
Iowa City firefighters load a hose into a truck during a fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:28 p.m., a second Hawk Alert told people to resume normal activity, as the situation was “stable.” This was the second day in a row that a fire was reported at the Advanced Technology Lab.

Iowa City Fire Department looks to improve service call time with app

Evan Watson, News Reporter
May 2, 2024
Dr. Lori Wallrath poses for a portrait in the Medical Education and Research Facility building on Friday, April 26, 2024.

UI professors, researchers named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows

Evan Watson, News Reporter
May 1, 2024
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2023.

UI researchers identify brain area affected by Parkinson’s treatment side effects

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 29, 2024
Bettina Dolinsek (left) who is visually impaired, is guided by Bianca Banse while running at the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Iowa City students training to guide runners who are visually impaired

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 28, 2024
The Johnson County Jail is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Johnson County totals $15.8 million to house inmates in other counties since 2003

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 28, 2024
Frederick Newell poses for a portrait in his office in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Newell is the founder of a non-profit organization called Dream City.

Grant rewards helps Iowa City organizations serve underrepresented communities

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 23, 2024
Pigs look through the fence at Thomson Swine Genetics in West Branch on Monday, April 15, 2024. Thompson Swine Genetics sells show pigs and breeding stock.

Hog farmers in Johnson County, all of Iowa, see ongoing financial losses

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 16, 2024
A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County jail website experiences software problems

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 10, 2024
A group of Iowa students watches the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. Hundreds of people came to the Pentacrest to watch the partial eclipse.

Thousands gather on UI campus for partial solar eclipse

Evan Watson and Fatima Salinas
April 8, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

NCAA Championship watch party unites thousands of Hawkeyes

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 7, 2024
Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City High receives social media threat

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 5, 2024
The Iowa River is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Riversides are among the many water environments that cicadas reside. This spring, for the first time in 221 years, two specific broods of cicadas will emerge from the earth.

Johnson County to see millions of cicadas this summer

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 4, 2024
Former UIHC administrator pleads guilty to fraud charges resulting in false imprisonment

Former UIHC administrator pleads guilty to fraud charges resulting in false imprisonment

Evan Watson, News Reporter
April 1, 2024
Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Evan Watson, News Reporter
March 30, 2024
A sprinkler sits in a field outside of Iowa City on April 16. Some in agriculture say the falling price of farmland is merely the product of an economic cycle. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Johnson County farmers adapt to years-long drought

Evan Watson, News Reporter
March 27, 2024
The front desk of the Graduate Hotel is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Hilton Hotels recently acquired the Graduate chain.

Hilton to acquire The Graduate Iowa City Hotel, national brand

Evan Watson, News Reporter
March 26, 2024
Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Mayflower Residence Hall listed as ‘off market’ on realtor websites

Evan Watson, News Reporter
March 25, 2024
An undeveloped plot of land is seen on the corner of Rochester Ave. and Scott Blvd. in Iowa City on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (Madison Frette/The Daily Iowan)

JoCo housing developments for seniors, some unfinished, in jeopardy following bankruptcy

Evan Watson, News Reporter
March 21, 2024
Iowa City man arrested for stabbing

Iowa City man arrested for stabbing

Evan Watson, News Reporter
March 18, 2024
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