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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

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague III reads the proclamations to start off the Iowa City Council meeting on April 15, 2025. Arbor Day, Day of (NO) Silence, Fair Housing Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month being the days proclamations.

Iowa River Trail Bridge to be replaced

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 15, 2025

The bidding process for the Iowa River Trail Bridge Replacement Project will commence at the end of April for $459,000 after the Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the project at its formal...

An Iowa City Transit bus is seen on Madison street in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Ridership has been on the rise since a fare-free program was put into place

Iowa City officials discuss future of fare-free bus service as deadline approaches

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 6, 2025

The Fare Free Iowa City Pilot Program, offering free bus rides to residents across the city since Aug. 1, 2023, is set to conclude on July 31, but the program’s record-breaking ridership numbers...

Iowa City Council member Oliver Weilein works on a computer before a city council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Weilein was elected in the District C special election on March 4.

Oliver Weilein serves in first city council meeting following election win

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 1, 2025

Nearly a month after his election on March 4, the newest Iowa City District C City Council member, Oliver Weilein, attended his first city council meeting on Tuesday. City councilors Josh Moe, Laura...

The interior of the Iowa City Senior Center is seen on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The windows and doors of the Senior Center are set to be renovated in late spring.

The Iowa City Senior Center heads into phase two of renovation project

Madison Schuler, News Reporter March 23, 2025

The Iowa City Senior Center is beginning to tackle the second phase of its renovation process, which will add all new exterior windows and doors. The discussion to begin renovating the center came...

Iowa city residents walk up to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center voting station during the Iowa City special election on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Young voters show up for Weilein in Iowa City City Council election

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter March 5, 2025

Last night, after a long and controversial battle for a vacant seat on Iowa City’s City Council, candidate Oliver Weilein emerged victorious against running opponent Ross Nusser. Weilein was able...

Oliver Weilein and Juliette Enloe celebrate after the election results are announced during the Oliver Weilein watch party for the Iowa City City Council special election for the District C seat at Kindred Coffee in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Weilein won the March 4 special election with 4,141 votes, totaling just over 60 percent.

Oliver Weilein wins Iowa City City Council District C special election

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 4, 2025

A crowd gathered at Kindred Coffee erupted in cheers as Oliver Weilein, a local activist and organizer, defeated property developer Ross Nusser for Iowa City City Council’s District C seat. “We...

Oliver Weilein makes a speech between sets during a Get Out The Vote show for Weilein’s City Council campaign at Trumpet Blossom on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Multiple artists performed screams, poetry, and folk songs, including Weilein’s band Bootcamp.

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein hosts concert to unite voters

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 28, 2025

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein joined local musicians at Trumpet Blossom Cafe for a ‘Get Out the Vote’ concert Thursday, aimed at uniting voters and fundraising for Iowa City Mutual...

Ross Nusser poses for a portrait in his office at Urban Acres Real Estate on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Nusser is a fifth-generation Iowa Citian aiming to improve mental health resources and housing affordability.

How city council candidate Ross Nusser looks to give back to his hometown

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor February 25, 2025

Iowa City Northside resident Ross Nusser was already seated in a sea of coffee-drinking college students, sipping from his own white and brown to-go cup, when I walked in and greeted him with a handshake....

Oliver Weilein poses for a photo at Kindred Coffee in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Nusser and Weilein are running for the Iowa City City Council special election which ends March 4.

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein isn’t playing it safe

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 25, 2025

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein has just one apology for the social media rhetoric his opponent has called extremism. Referring to a 2019 tweet in which he called ICE agents “pigs,...

Iowa City City Council special elections candidate Ross Nusser listens to a speaker at the Public Library in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

Iowa City City Council candidate Ross Nusser previously faced tax lien, lawsuit over unpaid debt

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 24, 2025

Just eight days before the upcoming special election for the Iowa City City Council, The Daily Iowan received an anonymous tip regarding candidate Ross Nusser’s past financial issues. The information,...

Oliver Weilein speaks to the Young Democratic Socialists of America at the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, Feb 20, 2025. The YDSA invited him to a Q&A to talk about his campaign for Iowa City Council, where he is running against Ross Nusser in a March 4 election.

IC City Council candidate Oliver Weilein holds second meet and greet at IMU

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 20, 2025

The Young Democratic Socialists of America hosted Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein for a second meet-and-greet event at the Iowa Memorial Union Thursday evening. After introducing...

A lock dangles from a fence on the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

IC City Councilors deliberate on future of 21 S. Linn St.

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 19, 2025

In 2023, the City of Iowa City bought a property, 21 S. Linn St., for $4.5 million. Since then, the city has faced a decision on what will occupy the downtown plot. Now, there are several proposals...