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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Genevieve DiChiara

Genevieve DiChiara, Assistant News & Politics Editor

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Genevieve DiChiara is a third-year student at the University of Iowa, double majoring in Political Science and Journalism and Mass Communications. Prior to working as Assisantant News and Politics Editor, she was a News Reporter for The Daily Iowan.

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The University of Iowa College Republicans wave flags during the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

UI College Republicans leave national chapter

Genevieve DiChiara, Assistant News and Politics Editor
November 10, 2025
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16, 2025.

U.S. enters sixth week of government shutdown, marking longest in history

Genevieve DiChiara, Asst. News and Politics Editor
November 5, 2025
Planned Parenthood is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Oct 21, 2025. This is one of two Planned Parenthoods remaining in the state of Iowa.

Federal funding freeze prompts Planned Parenthood closures, raising concerns about healthcare access in Iowa

Genevieve DiChiara, Assistant News and Politics Director
October 21, 2025
The Adler Journalism Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

UI professors react to firing of Indiana University media director, end to print edition

Genevieve DiChiara and Evan Watson
October 15, 2025
A classroom of children at HACAP Head Start’s Iowa City location participates in class on Sept. 29, 2025. With recent losses to funding, preschool care spaces such as these that provide age-appropriate learning experiences for qualifying children have begun to shrink in class size.

Funding cuts threaten Iowa Head Start programs

Genevieve DiChiara, Assistant News and Politics Editor
October 14, 2025
Protestors chant at a pro-Palestine protest at the Pentacrest on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. This is in support of the people in Gaza and call for a liberated Palestine.

Two years after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Iowa City activists rally

Genevieve DiChiara, Asst. News & Politics Editor
October 3, 2025
Students and Johnson County residents begin their worship during Turning Point’s Candlelight Vigil in memory of political activist, Charlie Kirk, at Hubbard Park in Iowa City, IA on Monday, Sep 15, 2025.

UI Turning Point USA chapter, community mourns Charlie Kirk at candlelight vigil

Genevieve DiChiara, Anna Mitchell, and Anna Olson
September 15, 2025
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks during Hinson’s campaign kickoff rally at the Radisson Hotel on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Rep. Hinson is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District after Sen. Joni Ernst announced she wouldn’t pursue re-election.

Ashley Hinson kicks off Senate bid in Cedar Rapids

Liam Halawith and Genevieve DiChiara
September 14, 2025
Emma Denney speaks during South East Iowa’s Transgender Day of Visibility at College Green Park in Iowa City on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Iowa law bans access to gender-affirming care with Medicaid funds

Genevieve DiChiara, Asst. News and Politics Editor
September 9, 2025
Contributed by Sami Scheetz.

Sami Scheetz announces run for full term on the Linn County Board of Supervisors

Genevieve DiChiara, Assistant News and Politics Editor
September 3, 2025
Volunteers direct a HACAP Food Reservoir truck driver during the Healthy Kids Iowa Food Drive at Pepperwood Plaza in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The HACAP Food Reservoir delivered frozen foods to the food drive, including ground turkey and frozen meals.

Healthy Kids Iowa program fed thousands, but not enough, advocates say

Genevieve DiChiara, Assistant News and Politics Editor
September 2, 2025
A Venezuelan flag is seen during a Unidos event at the Latin Native American Cultural Center on April 30, 2025. This is one of the final living learning community events for Unidos, as the floor will be discontinued for the 2025-2026 school year.

Students reflect on time at LLCs before closure

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
May 8, 2025
President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

Federal grant cut impacts Iowa’s local farmers, school districts

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
May 8, 2025
Signs are held up during the “Hands Off!” protest in downtown Iowa City on April 5, 2025. This was a part of a nationwide anti-Trump protest and over a thousand attendees showed up.

How UI students feel about Trump’s first 100 days in office

Genevieve DiChiara and Anna Mitchell
May 7, 2025
An attendee grabs a container of strawberries during the Coralville Farmers Market at its new location, Iowa River Landing, in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Products sold at the market contained fresh produce, art work, and more.

Iowa City Farmers Market opens for the season

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
May 4, 2025
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with reporters during an interview on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks DEI, federal funding

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
May 4, 2025
Photo contributed by Erin Foster.

Linn County expands services with withdrawal management program

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
May 4, 2025
A student drives up the court during the annual PTSO Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in conjunction with the Iowa Grizzlies Adaptive Sports Team at the Recreational Field House in Iowa City on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Wheelchair basketball raises funding for Adaptive Sports Iowa

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 27, 2025
Senators gather for an Undergraduate Student Government meeting in the Richey Ballroom located in the IMU on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Meet Iowa’s upcoming USG president and vice president

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 24, 2025
Photo contributed by Tamara Frembgen Kesner.

Songbird Sanctuary Park takes flight for Hills residents

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 23, 2025
County supervisors listen to members of Field to Family give a service agreement update during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on April 9, 2025.

JoCo expands child care programs through ARPA funds

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 16, 2025
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague III reads the proclamations to start off the Iowa City Council meeting on April 15, 2025. Arbor Day, Day of (NO) Silence, Fair Housing Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month being the days proclamations.

Iowa River Trail Bridge to be replaced

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 15, 2025
Fraternity & Sorority Life members participate in a tug-of-war competition during Greek Week at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Greek Week is a week of events organized to celebrate the pillars of Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Iowa.

Iowa’s Greek Week reintroduced after almost a decade

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 13, 2025
Students create pictures to donate to the children’s hospital during the Interfraternity Council exhibition event held inside the Iowa Memorial Union building in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Interfraternity Council works to fight stereotypes following fraternity suspension

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 2, 2025
Iowa City Council member Oliver Weilein works on a computer before a city council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Weilein was elected in the District C special election on March 4.

Oliver Weilein serves in first city council meeting following election win

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
April 1, 2025
Runners cross the finish line during the WIB x SWE x WIH 2025 5K across Iowa City’s east and west campus on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The race began and ended in Hubbard Park, and was catered by Everbowl and Traveling Tom’s Coffee. The 5K was a collaborative event between Women In Business and The University of Iowa Society of Women Engineers, and raised money for Planned Parenthood.

UI student, women-run organizations hold 5K to support women’s initiatives

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
March 30, 2025
Kira Abulhosn, Cassie Brown, Jenna Stuck, and Mady McKee pose for a portrait at an early access event for the new Crumbl in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The grand opening is scheduled for March 28.

VIP tasting event builds excitement for Crumbl Cookies opening in Coralville

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
March 26, 2025
Vice Chairperson V Fixmer-Oraiz asks a question about the budget of reconstructing the jail during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Johnson County takes steps to conduct community survey on JoCo jail

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
March 12, 2025
Selections from the Banned Book display are seen at Prairie Lights in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. Many students around Iowa City have expressed concern about the uptick in book bans across the state.

UI students and literary community stand up against recent book bans

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
March 11, 2025
The government of the Chronic Health Alliance club poses for a portrait during a bracelet making meeting in the Student Disability Services lounge in the University Capitol Centre on March 7, 2025. Left to right: Kathleen Belz, Sarah Winternitz, Shay Petter.

UI club advocates for students with chronic illnesses

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
March 9, 2025
Attendees arrive at the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

JoCo Board of Supervisors expresses dissatisfaction over homelessness bill

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
March 5, 2025
County Supervisors listen to an annual update by the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, 2025. The meeting also featured updates from Kirkwood Community College's Workplace Learning Connection.

Johnson County committee works toward housing assessment need study

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 26, 2025
Members of the Johnson County League of Women’s Voters at Poindexter Coffee in Iowa City on Oct. 9, 2024. The women meet for monthly coffee to discuss happenings in the league.

Democratic legislators attend forum with focus on environment and water quality

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 23, 2025
Attendees play at a card table during Casino Night at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board and had a turnout of over two hundred students.

CAB hosts casino night for 22nd year

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 23, 2025
Photo contributed by Kelly Schneider

New Johnson County ride service serves customers during odd hours

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 20, 2025
Cielo Herrera leads a discussion on President Donald Trump’s executive orders during a meeting of the Iowa chapter of Bridge USA at Yotopia Frozen Yogurt in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Bridge Iowa was started by Herrera to encourage people of different political ideologies to find common ground.

Bridge Iowa holds first event at Yotopia

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 19, 2025
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City man faces dozens of sexual assault charges

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 19, 2025
Photo illustration of textbooks along with artificial intelligence tools.

AI enhanced textbooks draw concern from UI professors

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 18, 2025
The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The University offers study abroad programs in approximately 50 countries throughout the world.

Studying abroad programs becoming more popular among UI students

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 16, 2025
Members meet during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Public Health building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Johnson County is investing $500,000 in affordable housing.

Johnson County commits $500,000 to support affordable housing in Iowa City

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 12, 2025
Senator William Sheeley asks a question during an Undergraduate Student Government Q&A with Iowa City Council members in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The event started at 7pm Tuesday evening with an hour long QA that included topics such as educational applications, housing, and university engagement.

UI Undergraduate Student Government spends more money on seldom-used website

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 12, 2025
Students sled and snowboard on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Extreme weather advisory causes UI professors to cancel classes

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 11, 2025
John Lieu, owner of Ramen Belly in Iowa City brings out food to a table on Feb. 3, 2025. Previously a chef, John now handles the buisness side of the restaurant.

Immigrant-owned restaurants bringing diversity to Iowa City’s food scene

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
February 11, 2025
Senators gather during a meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025. USG swore in six new members and welcomed the campus Ombudsperson to speak about his role.

USG to host current IC City Council members for Q&A

Genevieve DiChiara, 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
Board members Lisa Williams, president Ruthina Malone, and vice-president Molly Abraham listen to a presentation during an Iowa City Community School District board meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Iowa City school district implements personal device policy for teachers

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
January 28, 2025
Pat Kutcher leads 14 students in stretches during a yoga class at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Monday, Jan 20, 2025. The group meets every Monday from 12-12:45 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m., one of many activities on campus with the goal of health and wellness.

Pilates and yoga trending for college students

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
January 28, 2025
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Johnson County League of Women Voters holds city council candidate forum

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
January 27, 2025
Undergraduate Student Government members meet during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union Black Box Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

Iowa USG holds first meeting of spring semester

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
January 21, 2025
Board Member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice President Molly Abraham are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

Iowa City school district implements personal device policy for schools

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
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