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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

Chastity Dillard addresses the room during a meeting of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission at Iowa City City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

IC City Council turns down Truth and Reconciliation Commission request for extension

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 10, 2024

Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission was denied an extension into the summer to allow the commission to draft its final report to the city council. At Tuesday’s city council...

Cigarettes are seen being placed on the counter at Kum & Go on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Iowa City has a tobacco moratorium in place until January 2025, and discussions regarding further restrictions for tobacco retailers is underway.

Iowa City passes new tobacco retailer location rules, lifts tobacco permit moratorium

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 10, 2024

After months of repeat votes and discussion, tobacco vendors in Iowa City are no longer allowed to be within 500 feet of other tobacco retailers, schools, and University of Iowa property. The Iowa...

Council members listen to Transportation Director Darian Nagle-Gamm during the Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at City Hall.

IC City Council to hold election to replace Councilor Andrew Dunn’s seat

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 10, 2024

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to hold an election to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s seat. Back in October, Dunn announced he would be stepping down from his role as District...

A CRANDIC rail line is seen in North Liberty, IA on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Johnson County plans to repurpose the existing rail line to create a new option for commuters, including a new stop near the North Liberty food pantry.

Johnson County elected officials discuss three options for future use of CRANDIC line

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 10, 2024

Local elected officials are weighing the pros and cons of three potential uses of the CRANDIC rail line, a freight line that connects Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. For years, there has been discussion...

Commissioner Louis Tassinary listens to Commissioner Amos Kiche speak during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The commission’s four-year term is set to conclude Dec. 31, 2024, however they plan to request that the city council extend the date to no later than June 30, 2025.

What became of Iowa City’s ambitious plan to confront systemic racism

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 10, 2024

After four years of controversy and limited progress, Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC, is nearing the end of its mandate, embodying the broader challenges of addressing...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022. Johnson County and Iowa City are exploring the potential of a joint law enforcement facility.

Iowa City police and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to potentially join forces

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 9, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office may merge forces with a potential joint law enforcement facility. The discussion first arose due to separate space needs studies...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during an Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Iowa City explores $9.6 million Court Street reconstruction project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 1, 2024

Iowa City’s Court Street is set to receive a nearly $10 million facelift starting in early 2025. The project would remove and replace water and sewer utilities, streets and sidewalk pavement, traffic...

Renderings contributed by Western Home Independent Living Services, Inc.

New older adult living neighborhood in the works for Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 20, 2024

A living complex for individuals over 55 years old with over 100 housing units and various amenities could be coming to the west side of Iowa City. On Wednesday night, the city’s Planning and Zoning...

Andrew Dunn is sworn in to become a councilor during an Iowa City City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Council to fill vacant seat by special election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 19, 2024

The Iowa City City Council has elected to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat through a special election. In October, Dunn announced he would resign from his District C seat because...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Iowa City one step closer to new rules dictating location of tobacco retailers

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 19, 2024

Iowa City is close to final passage of new rules that would place restrictions on where tobacco retailers could operate within the city. The second reading of the rules passed in a 7-0 vote and...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council may dedicate 36 project-based vouchers to be used by the Shelter House if it wins a $7.5 million federal grant. The grant funds would be used to build a supportive housing complex featuring 36 one-bedroom apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Shelter House applying to $7.5 million grant for new housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 18, 2024

Shelter House is applying to a multimillion-dollar federal grant that would help the organization construct more permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The new shelter...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council has been discussing how it would like to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat.

Here’s how Iowa City can fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2024

After Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will be leaving his District C seat by the end of the year, the city council is determining its next steps to fill his imminent vacancy. According...