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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 Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Iowa City begins $30 million transit and equipment facility project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 13, 2024

The City of Iowa City is kicking off its $30 million project to relocate its transit and equipment facilities to better meet the needs of the growing community. At the Nov. 4 Iowa City City Council...

Bricks taken from the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City are sold at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Iowa City’s Public Works staff won the Iowa Recycling Association Project of the Year Award for repurposing bricks that were taken from the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City. The bricks that were not repurposed can be bought at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Iowa City wins state award for recycling bricks from Pedestrian Mall

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 10, 2024

The Iowa City Public Works Department was recently awarded for a project that recycled over 120,000 pounds of bricks from the Pedestrian Mall. On Oct. 18, the department received the Iowa Recycling Association’s...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks to community members during a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

Changes in the works for Iowa City nonprofit grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 4, 2024

Iowa City’s long-running grant program that provides operational funding to area nonprofits serving low-income residents is undergoing changes to streamline the program and its priorities. Recently,...

Paradise Kratom Capsules are seen in an Iowa City smoke and liquor shop on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City City Council indefinitely defers citywide Kratom ban

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 4, 2024

A contentious Kratom ban has been indefinitely deferred by the Iowa City City Council after months of discussion. In previous meetings, councilors and attendees have been split in their opinions on...

Andrew Dunn speaks about discrimination against district 8 tenants during the Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023.

IC City Councilor announces resignation at start of 2025

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 29, 2024

Andrew Dunn, the Iowa City City Councilor who represents District C, announced he will be resigning from his seat on Jan. 1, 2025. According to a release from Dunn, he decided to resign because...

Community members and City Council members gather during a meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The City Council meets on the first and last Tuesday of every month.

Iowa City passes second consideration on Kratom ban

Shaely Odean, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Iowa City City Council passed a second consideration for a ban on Kratom at their meeting Tuesday night. The councilors passed the consideration in a split 4-3 vote. Kratom is an herbal drug...

A plot of land on 1002 N Summit Street as seen in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The Iowa City City Council recently approved the $750,000 purchase of 1002 and 1006 N Summit St.

Iowa City purchases empty lots to construct affordable housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Iowa City is in the early stages of constructing around 30 affordable housing units on North Summit Street. Tracy Hightshoe, the city’s director of neighborhood and development services, said...

Lead Mechanic Drew Boss (right) helps a community member fix a bicycle at the Iowa City Bike Library on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The organization serves as a city resilience hub where individuals can access information and support in the case of an emergency event.

Iowa City prepares for weather-related crises with information and resources

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Iowa City is around a year into a pilot program for community “resilience hubs,” which will provide educational programming and support to residents during times of weather-related emergencies. According...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. City Hall will begin renovations and upgrades in October.

Iowa City plans for City Hall structural upgrades

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 2, 2024

Due to a 2023 space evaluation study, the Iowa City City Council recently decided to upgrade the City Hall space. The council discussed plans to upgrade the City Hall in a formal meeting on Sept....

City Council members meet in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Iowa City advances new tobacco permit regulations, kratom ban

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa City City Council took the first steps toward approving limits on where tobacco retailers can set up shop in the city Tuesday night. The city council has been pursuing its options on curbing...

Iowa City’s hidden talent: Crunching numbers and award-winning budgets

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 30, 2024

For the 13th consecutive year, Iowa City’s Finance Department has been awarded the national Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. This award recognizes...

Commissioner Chastity Dillard asks a speaker a question during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The commission is currently preparing for its final report as its four-year term concludes on Dec. 31.

Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission nears end

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 30, 2024

Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission plans to focus on grassroots work as the commission's four-year term is set to conclude on Dec. 31. The commission, known as the TRC, was...