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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

President of the Tenant's Association Margarita Rodriguez speaks about the Forest View relocation plan at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City to provide relocation assistance to Forest View mobile home residents

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Residents of the Forest View mobile home park will receive $15,750 in financial assistance from the city of Iowa City to relocate to new housing. The Iowa City City Council approved the payments...

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague speaks with city attorney Eric Goers and city manager Geoff Fruin before an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City City Council gives $1.5 million to Johnson County Direct Assistance Program

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Additional Johnson County residents will receive checks from the Johnson County Direct Assistance Program after the Iowa City City Council transferred $1.5 million to the fund. The program’s money...

Police investigate a shooting shooting outside of East High School in in Des Moines, IA, on Monday, March 7, 2022. (Zach Boyden-Holmes-USA TODAY NETWORK)

UI students, former East Des Moines High School graduates continue to grieve, process March shooting

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter April 6, 2022

Editor’s note: This report contains mentions of gun violence.  University of Iowa fourth-year student John Rickabaugh was in utter disbelief when he heard the news of the March 7 Des Moines...

Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin speaks at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

City Council still unsure on Forest View financial assistance parameters

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Iowa City City Councilors are still unsure over how to best financially assist the residents of the Forest View mobile home park in moving on Tuesday. The council moved closer to determining how...

The playground by the Iowa City Public Library is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus.

Construction company approved for new Iowa City Ped Mall playground

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado April 5, 2022

The Pedestrian Mall playground will be torn down and rebuilt with more modern, widely available parts this summer by Woodruff Construction at a cost of $227,250. The Iowa City City Council chose...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Teauge gave his State of the City address, the city council heard concerns from the Center of Worker Justice, and the city council discussed meeting protocols.

Iowa City’s North Dubuque Street, Eastwood and Southlawn Drives to see major improvements

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Several of Iowa City’s main roads are slated for major reconstruction, with some projects starting as soon as late summer and early fall. North Dubuque Street between Iowa Avenue and Washington...

City manager Geoff Fruin speaks at an Iowa City City Council work session at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Iowa City 2023 financial plan allocates money to transit, street improvements

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Iowa City residents will see future improvements to public transportation and street repairs with funding through Iowa City’s fiscal 2023 financial plan, with the goal to make city transit more environmentally...

Deer are seen in the forest behind the University of Iowa College of Law building in Iowa City, Iowa, on Feb. 21, 2022.

Growing Iowa City deer population causes increased vehicle collisions

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Iowa City reported an increase of deer-vehicle collisions in the last year as the city’s deer population continues to grow. During 2019-20, the city reported 14 collisions. In 2020-21, there were...

Scott Lyon, the new firehouse chief, poses for a portrait in the Fire House Quarters in Iowa City, on Monday, April 4, 2022.

New Iowa City fire chief aims to form connections with Iowa City community

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Scott Lyon, who stepped into his new role as Iowa City’s fire chief on Sunday, is ready to use prior knowledge from working in growing towns to focus on community outreach efforts. Lyon said he...

Taylor Drive is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Higher density housing is being brought to Taylor Drive, as well as Davis Street, after the Iowa City city council won a $100,000 grant intended to bring equity and affordable housing in the city.

Iowa City Neighborhood Services Division grant to bring equity in housing policy

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 27, 2022

Iowa City’s Neighborhood Services Division plans to recommend a new zoning code to increase housing density to the Iowa City City Council, after receiving a $33,000 grant. Through the fiscal 2023...

Passengers exit from the Iowa City bus to the bus stop at The Quarters apartment complex in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City Transit looks to implement cheaper bus fares

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 23, 2022

Iowa City officials are looking to implement cheaper bus fares for low-income residents after a City Council recommendation from summer 2021. The Iowa City Transportation Department has already...

City councillor Shawn Harmsen speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Iowa City City Council meetings will return to Emma J. Harvat Hall in April

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 22, 2022

The Iowa City City Council meetings will return to council chambers in City Hall as COVID-19 cases decrease in Johnson County. Johnson County Community Health Division Manager Sam Jarvis reported...