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Brooklyn Draisey is the Projects Editor at The Daily Iowan. She is a senior studying journalism and entrepreneurial management. She has worked as a news reporter, news editor, and managing editor during her time at the DI. She enjoys writing long-form, in-depth features.
Brooklyn Draisey, Projects Editor
| Sep 27, 2020 | North Dubuque Street mural connects current events and Iowa experiences (Story) |
| May 05, 2020 | Playing the waiting game: local businesses await financial relief from loans (Story) |
| Apr 21, 2020 | UI fraternity under investigation for allegedly holding large social gathering amid COVID-19 pandemic (Story) |
| Apr 17, 2020 | UI Health Care reports 64 cases of COVID-19 among employees since February (Story) |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Delivery drivers work on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic (Story) |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Johnson County declares spread of COVID-19 a public health emergency (Story) |
| Mar 16, 2020 | UI creates ‘temporary workforce pool’ to assist critical work units amid coronavirus spread (Story) |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Coralville company begins mass-production of COVID-19 test component (Story) |
| Mar 15, 2020 | Iowa City Public Library, other facilities close amid COVID-19 concerns (Story) |
| Mar 13, 2020 | UI researchers take precautions with study subjects amid COVID-19 concerns (Story) |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Hawkeye Service Breaks cancels student trips (Story) |
| Mar 04, 2020 | Jury selection marks first day of Weltman trial (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2020 | University of Iowa investigates three fraternities for policy violations (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2020 | Polling high doesn’t mean clear White House path (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2020 | Inconsistencies in reporting cause for delay in Democratic results (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Andrew Yang talks education with students at the IMU (Story) |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Iowa City artists take different paths to becoming tattoo artists (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Johnson County attorney finds Iowa City officer acted with ‘reasonable force’ in July shoplifting incident (Story) |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Former Wesley Center director taking ‘indefinite’ leave of absence from United Methodist Church (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2019 | Binge Break: Band of Brothers still stands out 18 years later (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2019 | Shivers discusses path forward after racist ideology in sorority Instagram comment (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2019 | Carson King fundraiser reaches $3 million (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2019 | Climate Activist Greta Thunberg to join Iowa City climate strike (Story) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Court rules UI restricted free speech of deregistered religious student org (Story) |
| Sep 19, 2019 | FilmScene Chauncey raises the curtain: a look into the new building (Story) |
| Sep 14, 2019 | Mental evaluation ordered for suspect in Iowa City officer-involved shooting (Story) |
| Sep 13, 2019 | UI reports enrollment growth in class of 2023 (Story) |
| Sep 02, 2019 | Mollie Tibbetts’ family shares the UI student’s legacy one year after her death (Story) |
| Aug 24, 2019 | UI Wesley Center Board of Directors condemns church trial of resigned minister (Story) |
| Aug 17, 2019 | Rep. Seth Moulton calls to fight for American values during speech (Story) |
| Aug 08, 2019 | Iowa City residents discuss bike-lane additions to Governor and Dodge Streets at open house (Story) |
| Aug 05, 2019 | Presidential Candidates at the Iowa State Fair (Story) |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Officer-involved shooting injures Iowa City police officer, shoplifting suspect (Story) |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Iowa City, Coralville police respond to reports of car vandalism (Story) |
| Jul 22, 2019 | UISG hosts Association of Big Ten Students conference (Story) |
| Jul 16, 2019 | No one takes memes seriously; you shouldn’t either (Story) |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Iowa City police seek information on incident involving several shattered car windows (Story) |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Iowa City man accused of making threats against University of Iowa online (Story) |
| Jul 11, 2019 | UI moves forward in exploring public-private partnership (Story) |
| Jul 03, 2019 | City Councilor Rockne Cole won’t seek second term (Story) |
| Jul 03, 2019 | Police release identity of deceased person found under Highway 6 Bridge (Story) |
| Jul 03, 2019 | Identity of deceased person in Ralston Creek released (Story) |
| Jul 02, 2019 | TrekFest welcomes local and global communities (Story) |
| Jul 02, 2019 | Jazz Fest brings unique genre to IC music scene (Story) |
| Jul 01, 2019 | Prequels hurt stories more than they help (Story) |
| Jul 01, 2019 | Body found in Ralston Creek (Story) |
| Jun 24, 2019 | UI research team receives largest research award in UI history (Story) |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Iowa City downtown destination Melk closes its doors (Story) |
| Jun 22, 2019 | Iowa City police make arrests in Hollywood Boulevard shooting (Story) |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Trial for Mollie Tibbetts homicide suspect delayed (Story) |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Iowa City police charge 15-year-old boy in June 13 shooting (Story) |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Mollie Tibbetts homicide suspect asks for more time before judge decides if police violated his rights (Story) |
| Jun 18, 2019 | People gain new experiences with art at Downtown Block Party (Story) |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Iowa City police investigate shots fired Monday morning (Story) |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Johnson County prosecutor finds IC police officers justified in officer-involved shooting (Story) |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Vehicles, persons of interest identified in June 13 shooting (Story) |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Curry to move to Office of the President (Story) |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Iowa City police respond to shots fired near Mercer Park (Story) |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Jimmy Fallon compares President Trump’s appearance to TigerHawk logo (Story) |
| Jun 10, 2019 | University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts honored with statues in Grinnell (Story) |
| Jun 04, 2019 | Festival celebrating Iowa River set to make a big splash in Iowa City (Story) |
| Jun 03, 2019 | Iowa State University student appointed to state Board of Regents (Story) |
| Jun 03, 2019 | Name of May 31 drowning victim released (Story) |
| May 31, 2019 | Court documents show blood found in suspect’s car belonged to Mollie Tibbetts (Story) |
| May 02, 2019 | Judge rules in favor of Kirk Ferentz in trial with neighbors (Story) |
| May 01, 2019 | Johnson County Sheriff decides not to run for re-election (Story) |
| Apr 02, 2019 | UI delays initial step to proceeding on public-private partnership (Story) |
| Apr 01, 2019 | UI Charge runs on relationship building for UISG election (Story) |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Semi truck hits Iowa Avenue railroad bridge (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Tibbetts trial moved to Woodbury County (Story) |
| Mar 07, 2019 | My brother died when I was 11. The UI Children’s Hospital’s sibling program helped me through. (Story) |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Hieronymus Square fire damage estimated to cost $1 million; cause determined (Story) |
| Mar 06, 2019 | UI police investigate report of student struck in residence hall (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2019 | UI Community Credit Union works to change name after state, regent policy changes (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2019 | UISG discusses possible UI public/private partnership (Story) |
| Feb 16, 2019 | UISG president vetoes First-Generation Summit legislation (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2019 | Court rules UI discriminated against student group (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2019 | Catholic Center holds vigil in memory of UI student Gerald Belz (Story) |
| Dec 12, 2018 | UI fraternity Kappa Sigma loses status as registered student organization (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2018 | Steve Goddard named new CLAS dean (Story) |
| Nov 26, 2018 | AP reporters reflect on their time at the DI (Story) |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese has died (Story) |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Nine fraternities suspended pending investigations into alcohol use at events (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2018 | UI legend reflects on 50 years of fighting for gender equality in intercollegiate athletics (Story) |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Mail truck catches fire in Iowa City, no mail damaged (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Latinx community feels effects of immigration debate following death of Mollie Tibbetts (Story) |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Three University of Iowa students die off campus (Story) |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Former UI staffer used university money to make personal purchases (Story) |
| May 08, 2018 | Grant funds IC Monarch rearing tent (Story) |
| May 07, 2018 | Nontenure faculty march to the president’s mansion (Story) |
| May 03, 2018 | Iowa City Police Officer recognized for keeping streets safe (Story) |
| May 02, 2018 | Johnson County puts on events for Older Americans Month (Story) |
| May 01, 2018 | Director of Avengers talks Marvel and his time at the University of Iowa (Story) |
| May 01, 2018 | Celi-Yaks org advocates for Celiac Disease (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2018 | University of Iowa study finds police more likely to crash in emergency mode (Story) |
| Apr 26, 2018 | WorldCanvass hosts discussion on environmental policies and the future (Story) |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Solar program saves money for residents (Story) |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Young inventors show their work at convention (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Panel talks Black Panther and diversity in Hollywood (Story) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Bookmobile celebrates one year in service (Story) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | UIEC puts on events for Earth Month (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2018 | ICE CREAM Fair offers space for cartoonists, zinesters (Story) |
| Apr 05, 2018 | Be the Match shaves heads to help save lives (Story) |
| Apr 04, 2018 | Community Conversations help non-native English speakers learn in relaxed environment (Story) |
| Apr 02, 2018 | Downtown District works to bring in more female-run businesses (Story) |
| Mar 30, 2018 | Firms in religious counties have lower debt costs, higher credit ratings (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2018 | CIA comes to UI, talks careers and myths (Story) |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Johnson County pulls up short in physical environment compared to other Iowa counties (Story) |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Iowa City apartments begin to offer recycling as rental permits are renewed (Story) |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Iowa City named must-see literary destination (Story) |
| Mar 06, 2018 | UI tests ‘watchful waiting’ in new breast-cancer study (Story) |
| Mar 05, 2018 | Crisis Center flips pancakes to raise money (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2018 | The night of the false shot in Currier Hall (Story) |
| Mar 01, 2018 | FilmScene celebrates women filmmakers during Women’s History Month (Story) |
| Feb 28, 2018 | UI Fulbright program named top producer third year in a row (Story) |
| Feb 22, 2018 | University of Iowa researchers use pigs for arthritis treatment (Story) |
| Feb 21, 2018 | UI Students for Human Rights hold vigil for gun violence victims (Story) |
| Feb 16, 2018 | FBI warns universities against Confucius Institute (Story) |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Researchers find revolutionary ethanol-production process (Story) |
| Feb 13, 2018 | Tippie launches new Masters in Business Analytics degree (Story) |
| Feb 09, 2018 | UI signs agreement with Civil Rights Office to prove Title IX compliance (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2018 | Dance Marathon play-by-play: breaking records and making history (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2018 | Iowa City salon gives dancers and patients new dos (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2018 | Children remembered in Dancing in Our Hearts room (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2018 | Ballerd family celebrate being cancer-free at Dance Marathon’s Big Event (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2018 | Merchandise table makes money for the cause (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2018 | Dance Marathon 24 shatters fundraising records, raising more than $3 million (Story) |
| Feb 02, 2018 | Morale captains pump up the crowd for the night (Story) |
| Feb 01, 2018 | UI Stroke Center study extends treatment time after stroke (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Johnson County honored for workplace safety (Story) |
| Jan 30, 2018 | CHOMP chows down on Iowa City (Story) |
| Jan 26, 2018 | African American Museum of Iowa presents on civil rights (Story) |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Iowa Flood Center works with North Carolina to better brace for the flood (Story) |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Zombie Burger stalks out of Iowa City (Story) |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Flu season starts off rough in Iowa (Story) |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Students use sandbox to demonstrate gravity (Story) |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Citizens Police Academy reaches 20th year (Story) |
| Dec 13, 2017 | New medical-affairs VP brings new ideas to UI (Story) |
| Dec 08, 2017 | NIH grant aids UI health education (Story) |
| Dec 08, 2017 | WorldCanvass panel discusses art, life after death (Story) |
| Dec 04, 2017 | Hawkeye Water to Thrive spikes global water crisis (Story) |
| Dec 01, 2017 | Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks Iowa City’s new Hilton Garden Inn’s opening (Story) |
| Nov 28, 2017 | UI United Nations Association writes to congressional representatives (Story) |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Hawkeye Marching Band Director retires after 20 years (Story) |
| Nov 14, 2017 | UI a cappella groups unite for passionate performance (Story) |
| Nov 10, 2017 | Veterans share experiences at IowaWatch event (Story) |
| Nov 10, 2017 | UI honors ‘unsung heroes’ with Veterans Day ceremony (Story) |
| Nov 07, 2017 | Iowa City councilors back commercial Ped Mall structures (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2017 | Iowa City mayor: City Council won’t wait to find climate-change solutions (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2017 | New postapocalyptic board game created in Iowa City (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2017 | Iowa City teams up with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (Story) |
| Oct 25, 2017 | UIHC, Nebraska Medicine help volunteers suit up to protect against disease (Story) |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Photographer David Ottenstein preserves Iowa’s bygone farming landscape (Story) |
| Oct 16, 2017 | UI researchers uncover Facebook ‘collusion networks’ (Story) |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Reformation-era books presented in honor of 500th anniversary (Story) |
| Oct 05, 2017 | Officer David Schwindt steps down after five years (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2017 | Englert hosts hurricane-relief reading (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2017 | Coralville moves forward with new Iowa Arena project (Story) |
| Sep 27, 2017 | UISG raves for student voter registration (Story) |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Cwiertny talks environmental policy, politics (Story) |
| Sep 22, 2017 | COPDGene study receives five-year renewal to continue 10-year follow-ups (Story) |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Groups rally on Ped Mall for $10.10 minimum wage (Story) |
| Sep 08, 2017 | Doing the Iowa wave (Story) |
| Sep 06, 2017 | SHOUT has success in increasing downtown safety (Story) |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Downtown establishments remain confident after Ped Mall shooting (Story) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Downtown District discusses impact of public art (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Socialist group makes strides in Iowa City (Story) |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Pancheros celebrates 25 years in the Iowa City community (Story) |