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Marco Oceguera

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University of Iowa senior Zahra Aalabdulrasul poses for a portrait in the Chauncey building on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Senior Zahra Aalabdulrasul reimagines scope of inclusion initiatives in business

Marco Oceguera
May 11, 2021
A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Three Democrats, one Republican vie for vacant Board of Supervisors seat

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
May 5, 2021
Pharmacist Anne Lohaus draws up vaccines on Saturday, April 12, 2021. Hartig Pharmacies were administering first round doses to customers in the prayer room at Al-Iman Mosque.

Local pharmacies are struggling to fill COVID-19 vaccination appointments

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
May 2, 2021
The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus.

As vaccinations continue, Iowa City leaders consider various ways to boost local economic activity

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 26, 2021
The Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Activists urge Johnson County leaders to provide more direct aid to individuals

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 22, 2021
The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County continues to meet COVID-19 vaccine demand as public health leaders urge people to get vaccinated

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 19, 2021
The Westlawn student health and wellness building is seen on Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2019.

University of Iowa administrators explore plans to establish a new student Well-Being Center

Brady Osborne and Marco Oceguera
April 12, 2021
Aluna-Aro Olaniyi (left) and Cherish Cornett (right) discuss how to lay out the boards for the design of the boxes on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The boxes will be used to grow vegetables in a community garden located behind the Afro-House.

Afro House breaks ground on student-led community garden

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 11, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

University of Iowa reports new cases of COVID-19, introduces mental health presentation series

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 7, 2021
Megan Alter poses for a portrait on Friday, April 2, 2021 in front of the Broadway mural in Peppermint Plaza. She announced her second run for Iowa City City Council with a small outdoor gathering.

“I need to roll up my sleeves and become part of the solution:” Megan Alter announces second bid for City Council

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 2, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa begins vaccine scheduling for students

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 2, 2021
Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County sets dates to reopen county buildings to public

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 1, 2021
Picture of Professor Jovana Davidovic taken by Roeland Verhallen. (Contributed)

UI professor helps to develop an ethics course for the U.S. Navy

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 31, 2021
The University Of Iowa Pride Alliance Center, or the Pride House, is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021. The center is located at 125 Grand Ave Ct.

Pride Alliance Center launches inaugural Pride Week

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 29, 2021
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Johnson County extends public health disaster emergency to May, approves raise in recommended minimum wage

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 25, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

New data shows racial disparities in Iowa’s health care system

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 22, 2021
Intersection of E. Burlington St. and S. Madison St. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Iowa City leaders see adding traffic cameras as step towards equity

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 17, 2021
Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan reads the agenda during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors introduces proposed budget for fiscal year 2022

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 16, 2021
A sign warning of a dam upstream is seen in high waters in the Iowa River on March 8. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

New research reaffirms the local impact of climate change in Iowa

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 15, 2021
Iowa Sen. Joe Bolkcom poses for a portrait inside the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Bolkcom represents the 43rd district in Johnson county.

Bill could reduce penalties for first-time marijuana offenders in Iowa

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 10, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

Iowa expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, though appointments remain scarce

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 10, 2021
The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

University of Iowa reports three separate burglary cases in the residence halls

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 4, 2021
A Burge Market Place worker serves a line of students on Monday, August 26th, 2020. Due to health and safety regulations as a means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the dining hall process has been streamlined with an advanced registration process and a takeout meal process.

UI Housing and Dining to maintain menu size as in-person dining begins this week

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 3, 2021
The Iowa City Power Plant is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Because the University of Iowa does not rely on one resource for energy, it uses the power plant as a supplementary energy source to help prevent large energy and electric outages.

Iowa’s energy, electrical infrastructure remain resilient despite freezing temps

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
February 25, 2021
The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits outside its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The office recently moved to communications building.

Office of Sustainability to expand prairie research area

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
February 21, 2021
Photo of Director of Translational Neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry Andrew Pieper.

Iowa and Ohio researchers discover compound with the potential to protect prenatal brain development

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
February 4, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Student organizations testing out in-person events

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
February 2, 2021
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