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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

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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...

City Council members meet in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. The City Council is currently discussing potential changes to its four recurring grant programs.

Iowa City discusses changes to recurring grant programs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is discussing ways to improve collaboration and clarity among its four recurring grant programs. At the Sept. 17 work session, Mayor Bruce Teague said there have been...

Kratom capsules are seen inside The Crown Liquor and Smoke shop in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Recently, Iowa City City Council members have discussed regulations regarding Kratom supplements.

Iowa City City Council’s Kratom stance shifts following public feedback

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 25, 2024

In response to growing community concerns, Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will advocate for tighter regulation of kratom rather than an outright ban. The shift comes as the debate over...

A double exposure photograph shows traffic on Highway 6 and a pedestrian traffic light on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City planning pedestrian improvements to Highway 1 and Highway 6 area

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Iowa City is in the planning stages of making the pedestrian experience by Highway 1 and 6 safer in the coming years. The city plans to add pedestrian and bike infrastructure to complete the existing...

Mayor Bruce Teague is seen during a City Council meeting at the Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Teague and the Iowa City City Council recently agreed to make Iowa City a sister city.

Iowa City continues proposed overseas sister city discussion

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 22, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is continuing to discuss a proposed sister city partnership, which will expand Iowa City’s connections across the globe. In March, Iowa City joined Sister Cities International,...

An Iowa City City Council discussion begins at City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Council members recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month during the meeting.

Downtown parking meter rate decreases to $2.25 per hour

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 17, 2024

The rates of downtown parking meters will now be decreased to $2.25 per hour after final approval from the Iowa City City Council Tuesday night. In July, parking meter rates in the downtown area...

The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The council will send out community surveys in the coming weeks.

Households to receive community survey in coming weeks

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 15, 2024

The Iowa City Council is looking for community input on various city council concerns, which will be measured through the National Community Survey, a benchmark survey meant to examine key issues of...