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Hannah Rovner, News Reporter

Hannah Rovner covers city council for The Daily Iowan as a news reporter. She is studying Journalism and Political Science at the university.

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A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the districts administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City schools go virtual in first week of online instruction

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
April 29, 2020
Australian pop band 5 Seconds of Summer members Calum Hood, Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin and Michael Clifford, from left, following their performance at Hollywood & Highland Center in promotion of their new album, Sounds Good, Feels Good, on Oct. 23, 2015 on Hollywood, Calif.

5 Seconds Of Summer’s CALM provides essence to combat turbulent times

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
March 30, 2020
Thompson & Co Salon and Parlor is seen on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Salon, tattoo parlor owners prepare for COVID-19 closures beyond Iowa governor’s order

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
March 25, 2020
Johnson County Medical Examiner confirms body found identified as missing University of Iowa student

Johnson County Medical Examiner confirms body found identified as missing University of Iowa student

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
March 5, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

New Mayor Bruce Teague takes helm in a historic year for Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
February 19, 2020
A community member addresses the council about a zoning proposition regarding a proposed animal recreation center at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council passes additional height bonus to building at 12 E. Court St.

Hannah Rovner and Rachel Schilke
February 19, 2020
Members of the Iowa City City Council sit before the two UI student governments for a discussion about a proposed development project in downtown Iowa City during a joint meeting on Feb 11.

Iowa City City Council seeks input from UI student governments before vote on luxury-apartment development

Hannah Rovner and Eleanor Hildebrandt
February 12, 2020
TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

After ending stint at University of Iowa, TaJuan Wilson is headed to Georgia Southern University

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
February 6, 2020
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague presents Lemme Elementary school students Abigail Sigafoose, Ellen ‘Katina’ Stadtlander, and Mark Elwer with student leadership awards at the Iowa City City Council meeting on January 21, 2020.

Iowa City City Council unanimously votes to repeal rental moratorium

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
January 22, 2020
Public Space One is seen at the new location on North Gilbert Street on Thursday, October 3, 2019. PS1 previously resided in the bottom floor of the Wesley Student Center.

Public Space One works on accessibility compliance in new location

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
December 15, 2019
Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton speaks during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at City Hall.

Iowa City City Council talks Riverfront Crossing rezoning in public forum

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
December 3, 2019
Iowa City city councilors meet at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The City council heard from community members and discussed various agenda items.

Iowa City City Council urges U.S. Congress to pass Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
December 3, 2019
A pair of deer stand along the riverbank of the Iowa River north of Iowa City on June 11, 2019.

Deer-management program to allow sharpshooting in Iowa City parks to decrease deer population

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
November 21, 2019
Protesters during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday Oct 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

University of Iowa, Iowa City honor Transgender Day of Remembrance

Lauren White and Hannah Rovner
November 20, 2019
Iowa City city councilors meet at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The City council heard from community members and discussed various agenda items.

Iowa City City Council amends Riverfront Crossings affordable-housing requirements

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
November 20, 2019
Dr. Hyunok Jo washes dentures from the College of Denistry on April 11, 2019. The College of Dentistry has been giving free dentures to veterans in the community. A regular set of dentures is around $2500 and are typically not covered by dental insurance through the VA.

UI Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine graduates experience 100 percent employment

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
November 18, 2019
Iowa House candidate Christina Bohannon speaks during the kickoff event for her Iowa House bid at Big Grove on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Bohannon advocates for combating climate change, voices for education, and addressing gun violence.

UI law Professor Christina Bohannan fundraises for Iowa House District 85 bid

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
November 13, 2019
Incumbent city council candidate Pauline Taylor answers a question at the Iowa City Council election forum in City Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues including affordable housing, the future of public transport, racially disproportionate police stops, and human trafficking.

Johnson County officials anticipate high voter turnout in local elections

Hannah Rovner and Katie Ann McCarver
November 4, 2019
Left: Laura Bergus speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019. Right: Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019.

Iowa City voters elect Laura Bergus, Janice Weiner to City Council at-large seats

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
November 5, 2019
Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton calls a City Council meeting to order at City Hall on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Iowa City City Council OKs construction project for intersection of Burlington and Madison Streets

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
November 4, 2019
City Council candidate Megan Alter hopes Iowa City can be ‘stronger together’

City Council candidate Megan Alter hopes Iowa City can be ‘stronger together’

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 29, 2019
City Council candidate Laura Bergus sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019.

Laura Bergus aims to bring local-government experience to Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 28, 2019
City Council candidate Janice Weiner answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Weiner is running against Megan Alter and Laura Bergus for two at-large city council seats.

Janice Weiner seeks to bring public-service experience to Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 27, 2019
City Council Candidate Laura Bergus answers a question at the Iowa City Council election forum in City Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues including affordable housing, the future of public transport, racially disproportionate police stops, and human trafficking.

Iowa City City Council candidates, district incumbents address community concerns

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 22, 2019
Council members listen to an advocate for cannabis legality during a city council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

City Council schedules public hearing for intersection improvements at Burlington St. and Madison St.

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 16, 2019
on Monday, July 8, 2019.

Student Health marks its centennial, a look back at the past 100 years

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 8, 2019
Anthony J. Zarzycki stands behind the “Iowa Vote’s” table to help students sign up to vote on the T. Anne Cleary on Tuesday Sept. 24, 2019. Today is national voter registration day.

Hawk the Vote celebrates increase in student voters, partners with UISG to keep turnout high

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 8, 2019
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UISG and Student Legal Services release second annual Renter’s Guide

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
September 30, 2019
The new location of Marco’s Grilled Cheese is seen at 117 N. Linn Street on Friday Sept. 27, 2019.

Marco’s Grilled Cheese food cart adds walk-in restaurant

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
September 27, 2019
City council members discuss zoning issues at City Hall on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

City Councils discusses bike-sharing, bike lane additions

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
September 18, 2019
Iowa City addresses safety of children biking on the road

Iowa City addresses safety of children biking on the road

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
September 18, 2019
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Trump Administration calls on FDA to pull all flavored e-cigarettes off the market

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
September 11, 2019
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