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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

This map shows the proposed reprecincting for Plan A with Iowa City City Council voting districts.

Iowa City City Council selects precinct plan prioritizing future population growth

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 15, 2021

Some Iowa City residents may vote in a different precinct for the next 10 years after the Iowa City City Council's decision to choose precinct Plan A, which takes into consideration future population...

Iowa City City Council Members meet at the Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Iowa City City Council approves rezoning of Hickory Hill Park for senior living facility

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 15, 2021

Part of Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City will be rezoned and expanded to allow construction for a senior living facility. The Iowa City City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to rezone 48.75 acres...

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Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission participate in healing restorative justice circles

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter December 14, 2021

In the past year, the Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission has faced a series of commissioner resignations, a lack of funding from the Iowa City City Council, and pressure from some...

Photo illustration by Larry Phan.

Iowa City to promote National Suicide Hotline new three-digit number

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 13, 2021

The National Suicide Hotline will be turned into a three-digit number, 9-8-8, in July 2022. In Iowa City, calls to the line will be routed to the Crisis Intervention Program housed under CommUnity...

Iowa City City Council Members meet at the Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to consider vote on final precinct map

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 9, 2021

The Iowa City City Council will consider a vote on new maps for the city’s precincts and City Council districts at its Dec. 14 special formal meeting. The Johnson County Auditor's office brought...

Iowa City Urban Planning’s Senior Planner Anne Russett poses for a photo at City Hall in Downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. Russett is a part the team behind the development the South District in Iowa City that is focusing on affordable housing options.

Iowa City begins rezoning process for south district, emphasize walkability and affordability

Sam Knupp, News Reporter December 7, 2021

Iowa City has started the process of rezoning the south district, emphasizing affordable housing and walkability. The area will be rezoned using a form-based code, placing focus on providing a variety...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at the Senior Center during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec, 7, 2021. City Council Members discussed the new redistricting plan for Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council members weigh population, accessibility, when deciding new precincts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 7, 2021

Iowa City City Council members are focusing on leaving room for population growth and keeping polling places within precincts as they start the process to approve new maps to establish new voting precincts...

At Large Janice Weiner speaks at the Iowa City City Council Meeting at the Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to approve increased number of voting precincts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 6, 2021

Iowa City residents can expect a change in their voting locations, as the city plans to introduce three precinct maps. The maps to determine where Iowa City residents will vote for the next decade,...

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Lenco BearCat (armored vehicle) is a popular attraction during the Sussex Touch-a-Truck event on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. The free event, located behind at the Civic Center, features emergency vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles and more.

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office budgets for MRAP replacement

Cooper Worth, News Reporter December 5, 2021

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting funding to replace its Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle with a more compact vehicle with similar functionality. The Sheriff’s Office...

At Large candidates Megan Alter, Jason Glass, Bruce Teague, and District B candidate Shawn Harmsen respond to questions prepared by the Johnson County League of Women Voters at City Hall Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to restart search for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Facilitator, extend commission end date

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 1, 2021

The Iowa City City Council is advising the city’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission to put out another request for proposals for a facilitator to support the work of the commission after rejecting...

The Iowa City City Council meets at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. City Manager Geoff Fruin looks to community members addressing the council about Covid-19 relief funds for front line workers.

Johnson County, Iowa City to work together to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 16, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Iowa City City Council will use American Rescue Plan Act Funds to improve affordable housing and allocate direct payments to eligible adults. “Both...

Water rushes out of the Coralville dam on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Iowa City resolves high levels of zinc after EPA violation

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 8, 2021

In a response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding of violations in Iowa City’s water, the city has reduced the daily zinc intake to comply with federal guidelines. High levels of zinc...