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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

Laura Bergus and her supporters wait for the Iowa City Council primary results to come in while waiting at a campaign watch party at the South District Market in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (Jordan Barry/ The Daily Iowan)

Incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor win Iowa City’s District A primary

Isabelle Foland, Roxy Ekberg, and Alejandro Rojas October 10, 2023

Iowa City City Council incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor will be the two candidates on the general election ballot for District A after results from the district’s primary on Tuesday night. Bergus...

Heavy duty machinery being operated on landfill piles at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

Iowa City receives $4 million grant to help expand composting efforts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Iowa City’s composting facility is expanding to address the needs of Iowa City’s growing population. The facility will receive an upgrade in spring 2025 after the city was awarded a $4 million...

A protester holds a hand-made sign during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kipper, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city’s negligence in addressing local pollution.

Photos: Iowa City Climate Protest

Shaely Odean and Ava Neumaier October 8, 2023

Iowa City resident Vincent Shoppa organized a demonstration against pollution in a creek in Iowa City on Sunday. Shoppa was motivated to take action after he and his friends Izzy Kippes and Elizabeth...

Iowa City Council candidate,Tim Borchardt interviewed on Oct. 6, 2023 at Java House in Iowa City.

Candidate Tim Borchardt hopes to bring new viewpoints to IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 8, 2023

Iowa City resident Tim Borchardt is hoping to bring a new, more conservative perspective to the Iowa City City Council if elected in November. Before then, though, Borchardt will face off against...

Vincent Shoppa speaks into a megaphone during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kippes, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city's negligence in addressing local pollution.

Iowa City activists dump trash at City Hall in protest

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 8, 2023

A group of environmental activists collected trash and debris on Thursday along two miles of Ralston Creek between Hickory Hill Park and the Iowa River in Iowa City. The demonstrators returned to...

Laura Bergus listens to public comment during the Iowa City City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

IC Senior Center to undergo $2.6 million in external repairs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Senior Center will receive around $2.6 million in exterior repairs in the coming years. The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the project manual and cost estimate for the...

The Emma Goldman Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Emma Goldman Clinic granted Iowa City Historic Landmark status

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The building of the original Emma Goldman Clinic was approved to become a historic landmark during Tuesday’s Iowa City City Council meeting. The council unanimously voted to approve the property...

The Shelter House of Iowa City is seen on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Shelter House is located at 429 Southgate Ave.

Iowa City City Council approves $100,000 to fund winter shelter

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Council approved a $100,00 financial contribution to Shelter House, a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness, to add an additional winter shelter during the coldest months...

City council candidate Mandi Remington poses for a portrait in Fairmeadow Park in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Mandi Remington running for IC City Council, advocates for affordable housing and child care

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor October 2, 2023

Mandi Remington, a local activist in the Iowa City community, is running for one of the two at-large Iowa City City Council seats ahead of the election on Nov. 7. Remington said in an Interview...

Long-time Iowa City resident Rob Dietrich poses for a portrait at the corner of Washington Street and Linn Street on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Dietrich is rallying for the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street to be turned into a green space for all ages to appreciate.

IC residents advocate for downtown gathering space in open lot

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Looking out the windows of the Senior Center, Rob Dietrich sees an empty lot surrounded by a chain link fence and full of gravel, chunks of concrete, and weeds.  Something Dietrich also sees while...

Doug Kollasch and Mark Pries pose for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Iowa City’s Human Rights Commission reaches 60th year, continues efforts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 25, 2023

In late 1964, the City of Iowa City made history as one of the first towns in Iowa to pass an anti-discrimination ordinance for housing, thanks to the newly established Human Rights Commission. Now,...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IC passes zoning changes to increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Housing supply and affordability in Iowa City may see positive progress as a result of various zoning code changes approved by the city council in a 5-1 vote Tuesday night. The changes include a...