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UI student Kyler Johnson poses for a portrait at the English-Philosophy Building in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Johnson received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award and will teach English in Brazil during 2023-2024.

UI grads go abroad following graduation

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
May 7, 2023
The Pedestrian Mall walkway is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Iowa City named Iowa Small Business Community of the Year

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
May 3, 2023
The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Commission receives funding, timeline extension

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert
May 3, 2023
Meticulous Masonry employee Cho Kantaphone uses a nail gun at a construction site in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Meticulous Masonry has worked with Martin Construction for 13 years.

IC sees low housing creation, can lead to affordability, environmental issues

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
May 2, 2023
The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City legal staff expresses concerns with Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert
May 1, 2023
Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announces re-election plans

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 30, 2023
The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

IC City Hall begins restructuring process

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 26, 2023
Contributed photo by Anne Langebartels

IC food waste education program celebrates first year, recent waste reductions

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 25, 2023
The Burlington Street Dam on the Iowa River is seen on Monday Feb. 13, 2023.

Iowa River Powerhouse Dam more damaged than previously thought

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 24, 2023
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague looks at a laptop during a Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City City Council approves contentious Mormon Trek Boulevard, Dane Road rezoning

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 19, 2023
The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

IC family worried over potential rezoning

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 13, 2023
The Iowa City Council is seen at a meeting at Iowa City City Hall on August 16, 2022.

Iowa City updating Comprehensive Plan with focus on diversity, affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 12, 2023
Farming machinery stands tall next to crop fields on the Meade Family Farm in Tiffin on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. In light of a recent EPA investigation, information has emerged linking the use of atrazine, a common herbicide sprayed across Iowa farm land, with negative health and environmental outcomes.

UI research couple join new study on herbicide effects during pregnancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 11, 2023
City Councilor John Thomas addresses complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

Iowa City City Councilor John Thomas announces he will not run for re-election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 10, 2023
Shelter House executive director Crissy Cannganelli speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Cangaenlli has served for the past 18 years at the Shelter House and attended the meeting as the City Council approved a collaborative plan with Shelter House helping to fund full-time civilian positions for homeless street outreach.

IC approves fiscal 2024 budget

Isabelle Foland and Jack Moore
April 5, 2023
Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

ICPD budget amendment fails in Iowa City City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 5, 2023
The Gilbert Street bridge is seen on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert St. Bridge repair project start date may be delayed

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 3, 2023
Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor to suggest an amendment to police budget

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
April 3, 2023
The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

Iowa City sees successes in emissions reduction, electric vehicle use

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
March 30, 2023
The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

UI, Iowa City collaborate to further neighborhood development, engagement goals

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
March 29, 2023
Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Local Iowa City parks closer to receiving renovations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
March 21, 2023
A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City working on zero-fare transit system

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
March 1, 2023
Speakers of the Iowa Cancer Registry talk at the College of Public Health Building on Feb. 28, 2023. The Iowa Cancer Registry marks 50 years of servicing Iowans.

Iowa cancer report shows decreased mortality rates, increased incidence rates

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 28, 2023
Iowa City Councilors listen to speakers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

New commercial, residential development coming to N. Dodge St., N. Scott Blvd

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 22, 2023
Mayflower Residence Hall is seen on Tuesday Feb. 14, 2023.

UI students express mixed emotions on university’s plan to sell Mayflower Residence Hall

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 22, 2023
A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit is seen at a downtown interchange in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City plans to have a fully electric bus fleet in the future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 21, 2023
The Burlington Street Dam on the Iowa River is seen on Monday Feb. 13, 2023.

IC officials see changes in Burlington Street Dam as unique opportunity for good

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 21, 2023
Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

UI to request new land purchase to expand UIHC parking

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 20, 2023
City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City city officials concerned about future budget cuts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 14, 2023
Iowa City Council listens to speaker at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament coming to Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 8, 2023
City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City City Council denies W. Benton and Orchard Streets rezoning after community input

Sydney Libert and Isabelle Foland
February 8, 2023
The Gilbert Street Bridge is seen on Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert Street to close for four months for bridge construction

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 7, 2023
Photo illustration by Matt Sindt.

Iowa City residents scammed by UI email offering free baby grand piano

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 5, 2023
The Johnson County Administration Building is seen on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Johnson County launches new on-demand ride service for those with transportation barriers

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 1, 2023
Iowa City Council listens to speaker at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Iowa City updates Southwest District plan to be more sustainable, equitable

Isabelle Foland , News Reporter
January 31, 2023
City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City officials expresses concern over lawmakers’ effort to restrict local government power

Isabelle Foland , News Reporter
January 31, 2023
City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City City Council considers approving amateur boxing match in liquor establishments after decade

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 25, 2023
The Gilbert Street Bridge is seen on Jan. 23, 2023.

Iowa City Gilbert Street Bridge repair project underway

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 23, 2023
Shelter House executive director Crissy Cannganelli speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Cangaenlli has served for the past 18 years at the Shelter House and attended the meeting as the City Council approved a collaborative plan with Shelter House helping to fund full-time civilian positions for homeless street outreach.

Iowa City City Council grants $1.1 million for Shelter House Housing Stability Pilot program

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 22, 2023
Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn brings fresh perspective

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 17, 2023
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague looks at a laptop during a Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City City Council appoints Andrew Dunn as councilor

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 10, 2023
Firefighters work to control a blaze at G60, a biofuel production plant, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Marengo, Iowa.

UIHC treats victims of Marengo soybean facility explosion

Isabelle Foland and Sabine Martin
December 8, 2022
The Iowa City Council is seen at a meeting at Iowa City City Hall on August 16, 2022.

UI Labor Center to facilitate program to teach trade job skills

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 6, 2022
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague looks at a laptop during a Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City City Council approves new $3.2 million landfill cell

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 6, 2022
The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City nonprofits could benefit from a proposed grant with the city’s COVID-19 relief funds

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 5, 2022
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City Community Police Review Board suggests revision to police misconduct ordinance

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 27, 2022
Iowa Senate District 45 seat Janice Weiner and attendee Eleanor Taft watch Johnson County poll results during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Weiner won the seat on Tuesday against Republican Harold Weilbrenner for Iowa Senate District 45.

Iowa City City Council to appoint replacement for vacancy after Weiner resigns

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 16, 2022
UI community members interested in potential Chicago-Iowa City Amtrak route

UI community members interested in potential Chicago-Iowa City Amtrak route

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 15, 2022
Executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Mazahir Salih announces transition out of executive director role at Center for Worker Justice

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 14, 2022
Iowa Senate District 45 seat Janice Weiner and attendee Eleanor Taft watch Johnson County poll results during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Weiner won the seat on Tuesday against Republican Harold Weilbrenner for Iowa Senate District 45.

Councilor Janice Weiner to resign following Iowa Senate victory

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 13, 2022
Democratic candidate for Iowa Douse District 89 Elinor Levin,speaks to a crowd after winning her election at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Nov. 8, 2022.

Democrat Elinor Levin wins Iowa House District 89

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 8, 2022
Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls speaks Campaign volunteer Dominic Patathie guides parking during the Kinney Summer BBQ Bash at the Kinney Family Farm in Oxford, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Democratic candidate Kevin Kinney, D-Iowa, is running for Iowa Senate, District 39.

Zach Wahls wins Iowa State Senate District 43

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 8, 2022
Iowa House District 90 seat Adam Zabner hugs a supporter during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Adam Zabner wins Iowa House District 90

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 8, 2022
Contributed by Guillermo Romano Ibarra.

UI medical student seriously injured in bike accident advocates for change

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 8, 2022
Mayflower residence hall is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Mayflower is currently functioning at 60 percent capacity to allow for more single rooms.

UI student accidentally falls from Mayflower Residence Hall window

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 3, 2022
Aaron Greenwald, the new programming and engagement director of Hancher Auditorium, poses for a photo outside of Hancher on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Hancher Auditorium hires programming and engagement director

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 30, 2022
Photo Illustration by Daniel McGregor-Huyer.

UI Student Support and Crisis Line successful in first year

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 25, 2022
Executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Center for Worker Justice pays $20,000 in penalties, experiences issues with IRS

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 24, 2022
Iowa City City Council buys properties for potential Amtrak Iowa City to Chicago route

Iowa City City Council buys properties for potential Amtrak Iowa City to Chicago route

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 19, 2022
Mayor pro tem Megan Alter speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

Iowa City City Council retires affordable housing model that restricts where units are built

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 19, 2022
Contributed photo from Karla Madrigal.

Former UI Pen Pal Project participant returns as new program leader

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 18, 2022
A schematic of the planned UIHC facility in North Liberty is seen. The state Board of Regents approved the project on Tuesday.

UI and state Board of Regents request mid-construction audit for North Liberty Hospital

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 16, 2022
Sunset watchers gather to watch the sunset on the Capital in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Hawkeye Sunset Club helps UI students unwind with a view

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 10, 2022
Students find ways to cope and support families after Hurricane Ian

Students find ways to cope and support families after Hurricane Ian

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 9, 2022
Commissioners listen at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission postpones chair, vice chair vote

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 6, 2022
The Johnson County Fairground complex is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Johnson County Agricultural Association asks for money following embezzlement, missing funding deadline

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 4, 2022
Mayor pro tem Megan Alter speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

New members appointed to Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert
October 3, 2022
Isabelle Ireland does homework by the Old Capitol steps Sept. 29, 2022.

UI student beats cancer, enjoys remission as a Hawkeye

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 2, 2022
Photo by Johanna Leonard.

UI students use T. Anne Cleary walkway to spread kind messages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 25, 2022
Shelter House executive director Crissy Cannganelli speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Cangaenlli has served for the past 18 years at the Shelter House and attended the meeting as the City Council approved a collaborative plan with Shelter House helping to fund full-time civilian positions for homeless street outreach.

Iowa City City Council extends Shelter House street outreach and engagement specialist program

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert
September 21, 2022
Director of higher education programming Dr. Barry Schreier poses for a portrait on the steps outside of the Lindquist Center on Sept. 19, 2022.

Suicide prevention program at UI offers realistic scenarios for faculty, staff, and students

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 20, 2022
Photo illustration of a face mask in Burge Residence Hall on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022.

COVID-19 cases worry some UI students living in residence halls

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 18, 2022
The Undergraduate Student Government held their weekly meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

UI officials propose Iowa Memorial Union renovations, decommissioning Iowa House Hotel

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 14, 2022
Jake Wicks listens to presentations at the Undergraduate Student Government’s meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

USG, GPSG looks to increase, continue funding for Food Pantry at Iowa

Isabelle Foland and Archie Wagner
September 13, 2022
Contributed photo from Montala Carruthers.

Paws at Iowa advocates for therapy animals for all

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 5, 2022
A CAMBUS displays hiring information alongside the displayed route at the downtown interchange, Thursday, August 25, 2022.

University of Iowa’s Cambus uses new job incentive strategies amid staffing shortages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
August 28, 2022
An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City police arrest two in relation to Mormon Trek Blvd. Kum & Go robbery

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
August 25, 2022
Construction continues on the Nest Apartments in Downtown Iowa City on Aug. 21, 2022.

Construction delays leave Iowa City Nest Apartment residents stranded

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
August 23, 2022
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