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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa City Council special election candidate Ross Nusser (right) speaks during a Moms Demand Action meeting at the Public Library in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Both city council special election candidates Nusser and Oliver Weilein had about 10 minutes to read statements and answer questions concerning their policies on gun safety.

Iowa City City Council candidates field questions at Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 13, 2025

At a Wednesday forum at Oaknoll Retirement Residence, Iowa City City Council candidates Ross Nusser and Oliver Weilein fielded questions on housing affordability, economic independence, and crisis...

Iowa City Council special election candidate Ross Nusser (right) speaks during a Moms Demand Action meeting at the Public Library in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Both city council special election candidates Nusser and Oliver Weilein had about 10 minutes to read statements and answer questions concerning their policies on gun safety.

City council candidates Weilein, Nusser address gun violence during local advocacy meeting

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor February 11, 2025

The two remaining candidates vying for the now-vacant Iowa City City Council District C seat once held by Andrew Dunn - Oliver Weilein and Ross Nusser — appeared at a monthly meeting of the Iowa...

Senators gather during a meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025. USG swore in six new members and welcomed the campus Ombudsperson to speak about his role.

USG to host current IC City Council members for Q&A

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 5, 2025

In an effort to foster community and build connections with local politicians, the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government will host a Q&A session with Iowa City City Council members...

A poll worker proffers an “I Voted” sticker to a voter during the District C Primaries in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025. Ross Nusser and Oliver Weilein are the two candidates running for Iowa City City Council.

Oliver Weilein and Ross Nusser advance to special election to fill vacant city council seat

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 4, 2025

Both Oliver Weilein and Ross Nusser are one step closer to an Iowa City City Council seat following a primary election on Tuesday. The primary election intended to narrow the three candidates to...

Council members gather before a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The upcoming primary election on Tuesday will remain unchanged despite Sharon DeGraw's exit from the race.

City Council primary election to remain unchanged despite candidate dropout

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 3, 2025

After recently announcing her departure from the Iowa City City Council race, Sharon DeGraw will remain on ballots in the upcoming primary election. The primary election is set to take place on...

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

Johnson County League of Women Voters holds city council candidate forum

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter January 28, 2025

As the Iowa City City Council election to fill a vacancy in District C is underway, the Johnson County League of Women Voters held a forum between candidates Ross Nusser and Oliver Weilein. The...

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

Sharon DeGraw drops out of race for IC City Council

Madison Schuler, News Reporter January 26, 2025

Sharon DeGraw, a candidate for the vacant Iowa City City Council District C seat, recently announced that she would be dropping out of the race entirely. The announcement came from a social media...

Council members listen to Transportation Director Darian Nagle-Gamm during the Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at City Hall.

Candidates campaign for vacant IC City Council seat

Madison Schuler, News Reporter January 21, 2025

Three candidates have risen to fill Andrew Dunn’s recently vacated Iowa City City Council seat, and each are campaigning to win Iowa City’s vote.  In just a few short weeks, Iowa City residents...

Chastity Dillard addresses the room during a meeting of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission at Iowa City City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

IC City Council turns down Truth and Reconciliation Commission request for extension

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 10, 2024

Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission was denied an extension into the summer to allow the commission to draft its final report to the city council. At Tuesday’s city council...

Cigarettes are seen being placed on the counter at Kum & Go on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Iowa City has a tobacco moratorium in place until January 2025, and discussions regarding further restrictions for tobacco retailers is underway.

Iowa City passes new tobacco retailer location rules, lifts tobacco permit moratorium

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 10, 2024

After months of repeat votes and discussion, tobacco vendors in Iowa City are no longer allowed to be within 500 feet of other tobacco retailers, schools, and University of Iowa property. The Iowa...

Council members listen to Transportation Director Darian Nagle-Gamm during the Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at City Hall.

IC City Council to hold election to replace Councilor Andrew Dunn’s seat

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 10, 2024

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to hold an election to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s seat. Back in October, Dunn announced he would be stepping down from his role as District...

A CRANDIC rail line is seen in North Liberty, IA on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Johnson County plans to repurpose the existing rail line to create a new option for commuters, including a new stop near the North Liberty food pantry.

Johnson County elected officials discuss three options for future use of CRANDIC line

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 10, 2024

Local elected officials are weighing the pros and cons of three potential uses of the CRANDIC rail line, a freight line that connects Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. For years, there has been discussion...