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

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Iowa City has recently increased the price of street and ramp parking.

Downtown employees and owners reeling by new parking rates

Zoe Smith, News Reporter July 23, 2024

After a rise in parking rates in Iowa City, residents and local businesses have been left reeling. During the Iowa City City Council meeting on May 21, the council voted to increase parking rates...

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

IC City Council splits vote on license plate recognition ordinance

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor July 17, 2024

Iowa City City Councilors are divided on an ordinance that would allow new license plate recognition cameras in three city-owned parking ramps and city-owned traffic cameras to skirt restrictions on...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Iowa City City Council moves along with tobacco regulation discussion

Zoe Smith, News Reporter July 16, 2024

On May 7, 2024, the City Council approved a resolution that would halt the approval of new retail tobacco licenses. This moratorium was set until Jan. 1, 2025, with the intent that the council could...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City increases parking rates and violation fines

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor May 25, 2024

The Iowa City City Council has voted to increase parking rates and parking violation fines for the first time since 2013 during a meeting on Tuesday, May 21. According to Iowa City Parking FAQs,...

Mayor At-Large Bruce Teague shakes a hand during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

$2 million to JoCo neighborhood centers for family resource, child care centers

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will receive $2 million to help acquire and renovate two buildings to serve as a family resource center and early childhood center. Iowa City City Council...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

New commissioner appointed to IC Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

Lubna Mohamed will fill former Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner Marie Krebs’ position after being appointed in a unanimous vote on Tuesday by the Iowa City City Council. A total of...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale.

Iowa City to pause new tobacco permits to study impact on public health

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

The Iowa City City Council issued a moratorium, or temporary suspension, of new retail tobacco licenses until Jan. 1, 2025, to complete a study on how to best mitigate nicotine and tobacco’s effects...

Frederick Newell poses for a portrait in his office in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Newell is the founder of a non-profit organization called Dream City.

Grant rewards helps Iowa City organizations serve underrepresented communities

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 23, 2024

The Iowa City City Council formally approved its final round of a total of $4 million in grants toward nonprofits and businesses in Iowa City this month that give services to underrepresented individuals...

The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

IC City Council approves utility rates, fiscal 2025 budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 17, 2024

Several different utility and parking rates are in the process of being increased after the Iowa City City Council meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, the fiscal 2025 budget was approved. The city...

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus tries second attempt to shift funds from police budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 17, 2024

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus proposed an amendment to the city’s budget on Tuesday to shift an increase in funds for the police department to other public safety services that do not involve...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

IC City Council approves industrial rezoning of former Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 16, 2024

The old Kirkwood Community College campus will now be home to industrial development after the Iowa City City Council’s vote Tuesday night. The city council approved rezoning the former college’s...

Members of the Iowa City City Council hear proposals during a city council special format meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Iowa City signs new cleaning contract for downtown

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter April 11, 2024

Iowa City residents can expect to see a cleaner downtown following a newly signed contract with a national cleaning company. City of Iowa City Director of Transportation Darian Nagle-Gamm said the city...