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A University of Iowa student was charged with sexual assault on May 6, following an incident in the early morning hours of Feb. 8. Cameron Frattalone, a 19-year-old UI student, was charged with third-degree sexual abuse, a class C felony according to Iowa code. A class C felony in Iowa is punishable by a prison... The post UI student charged with sexual abuse appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Advocates of the state’s widest-spread and fastest-with-data water quality monitoring system are feeling frustrated by a lack of state support, and say appropriations that did make it through the legislative process won’t help every Iowan. The Iowa Legislature went back and forth on funding for water quality during the final days and hours of its […]

ICON, the University of Iowa’s Instructure online coursework program, is operating for students and faculty as of the late evening of May 7. Earlier in the day, the site was inaccessible due to a message on the homepage from a hacking organization called ShinyHunters. According to reporting by The Associated Press, approximately 9,000 schools worldwide... The post UI ICON functional again following cybersecurity issues appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

By Jim and Chris Walters, Iowa City For over 20 years, Rod Sullivan has served as a Johnson County supervisor. He has set a high standard. A supervisor needs to have a deep affection for the community and awareness of all its needs and problems. A supervisor must listen regularly and attentively to the various […]

A jury found Brandon Bradshaw of Sioux City not guilty on misdemeanor charges after a two-day trial in Woodbury County District Court. His case sparked national attention and local debate over public art.

Iowa policymakers have approved $200,000 to continue the Choose Iowa initiative, a program that helps food banks purchase locally grown products while creating new market opportunities for farmers across the state. According to a news release, the funding, matched dollar-for-dollar by food bank partners, effectively doubles the state’s investment. This year marks the program’s expansion […] The post State allocates $200,000 to connect Iowa food banks with local farmers appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

After more than 20 years of planning and delays, the first continuing care retirement community in Tiffin is now under construction. Clear Creek Village, 900 Village Dr., Tiffin, is projected to be completed in 2027. The campus, all under one roof, will include areas for independent living, assisted living and medical care. Standing on the […] The post Clear Creek Village breaks ground in Tiffin, brings senior living options to fast-growing community appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

On Wednesday, the Democratic Attorney Generals Association (DAGA) endorsed Nate Willems, the Democrat challenging incumbent Republican Iowa AG Brenna Bird in this year’s election. The endorsement isn’t a surprise since Willems is the only Democrat in the AG’s race. But what was more noteworthy were the results of a new poll that DAGA published along […]

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Iowa City West High School senior Catherine Xu helped bring home two gold medals and two silver medals after she and her teammates placed fifth out of 15 teams at the European Girls’ Math Olympiad in Bordeaux, France. Catherine Xu was one of four students selected to represent the U.S. at the competition. She said... The post West High student helps team earn four medals at European Girls’ Math Olympiad appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

In recent years, the “high protein” label has become a marketing tool for major food and beverage brands to appeal to health-conscious consumers. However, a University of Iowa dietitian has concerns regarding the legitimacy of the products. Students at the university are torn over whether the products can be an aid to their health goals... The post Dietitians, consumers raise concerns over high-protein products appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

According to a study conducted by a professor at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, more young people are getting involved in investing in and trading cryptocurrency, despite skepticism of its sale and usage. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, cryptocurrency acts as a digital token and currency, allowing individuals to make... The post UI study finds drop in average age of a cryptocurrency traders appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

With a jail bond referendum set to be on November’s ballot, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors have mixed sentiments on a new county jail. The referendum needs 60 percent public support to pass and is a vote in which all people in an area are asked whether their government should borrow money to pay... The post JoCo supervisors discuss new jail as primaries, November bond referendum loom appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Iowa public school teachers are making less than the national average. The National Education Association ranked the state 30th in the nation for average teaching salary in its most recent Rankings and Estimates report. Though Iowa’s ranking dropped by two after being ranked 32nd in 2025, educators are raising concerns regarding teacher retention and recruitment.... The post Iowa teacher salaries rank 30th nationally amid concerns over retention, funding appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Tyler Priest, a University of Iowa professor, warns of a looming energy crisis due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting global oil supply and gas prices.

Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose career spans decades. His playing also became the source of one of YouTube's earliest viral videos. A user uploaded a vid of Shimabukuro covering "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in April 23, 2006, a literal year [to the day] after the platforms first uploaded video.

The Grow Solar program is returning to Eastern Iowa, offering residents in a six-county region the opportunity to lower their energy costs through a group-buy initiative. The first session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Big Grove Brewery, 170 1st St. SW, Cedar Rapids. Interested residents can learn more or register at […] The post Solar group-buy program returns to Eastern Iowa, first meeting May 12 appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .