The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Planned Parenthood in seen on Friday, May 8, 2020.

UI students, JoCo officials express frustration around paused contraceptive funding

Mia O'Connor-Walker, News Reporter April 11, 2024

After the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to back funding for emergency contraceptives for survivors of sexual assault in August after state funding was paused, the future of reinstating...

Photo contributed by Sikowis Nobiss

Iowa City TRC Indigenous Commissioners resign

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 11, 2024

Two commissioners on the Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC, resigned within two months, citing numerous concerns. The commissioners, Sikowis Nobiss and Marie Krebs, are the...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County jail website experiences software problems

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The Johnson County Jail roster website, a public website that keeps a record of all current inmates in the jail, is back online after being down for over a month due to a software change. However, certain...

A bartender makes a drink for a customer at The Box in Iowa City, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Box is a new sports bar and lounge.

Fairfield couple open upscale sports bar The Box in Iowa City

Lily Finstad, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The sticky floors that adorn your traditional college town sports bar are a far cry from what The Box brings to Iowa City. Although The Box encapsulates the essence of a traditional sports bar-like...

The Johnson County meeting room is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County partners with Be SMART campaign to promote gun storage safety

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on April 4 to partner with the Be SMART program, a national campaign that provides secure gun storage safety information to communities. The...

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UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology names new chair, department executive officer

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The University of Iowa named Christian Pettker as the new chair and department executive officer for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Carver College of Medicine. Pettker is a maternal-fetal...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors call for minimum wage increase

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 9, 2024

A new minimum wage could be coming to Johnson County. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on March 28 to raise the county’s recommended minimum wage from $12.25 to $12.64...

A childcare worker prepares snacks for kids at Lionheart Early Learning in Iowa City on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City childcare center sees improvement in staffing numbers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 9, 2024

For Emily Brandenburg, director of Lionheart Early Learning, working in a child care center has always been something she is passionate about. Since becoming director four years ago, Brandenburg...

Sheala Been poses for a portrait with her nine-month-old, Mabel in North Liberty on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Rates of postpartum, mental health stressors during pregnancy high in Iowa

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 9, 2024

Sheala Been, a staff nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, found the unknowns that came with being a first-time mother more stressful...

Belgum Grove is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The area is preserved by the Bur Oak Land Trust. (Madison Frette/The Daily Iowan)

JoCo nonprofit aims to create first conservation burial site in Iowa

Parker Jones, Managing Editor April 9, 2024

A new Johnson County nonprofit aims to create the first conservation burial cemetery in the state of Iowa.  Founded just this year, the Back to Ground Natural Burial Cemetery group is in talks...

Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 9, 2024

This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City police responded to a report of shots fired at 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Walden Road and Sylvan Glen Court. Responding officers...

The Womens Resource and Action Center, located at the Bowman House, is seen on Monday, May 10, 2021.

UI mandatory Greek Life violence prevention workshop sees over 2,000 members

Mia O'Connor-Walker, News Reporter April 8, 2024

In October 2023, the University of Iowa Interfraternity Council was criticized for not taking enough action to prevent acts of sexual violence on campus. The council responded to this criticism with...

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