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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

City attorney Eric Goercs speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Iowa City City Council unanimously adopts adjusted meeting protocols

Emily Delgado and Ryan Hansen March 22, 2022

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved updated meeting protocols, removing redundancies from the rules and clearly outlining the council’s idea of how its meetings should be conducted, on...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council work session at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Iowa City City Council considering relocation funds for residents of Forest View mobile home park

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 22, 2022

After a 2019 project to build new housing for residents of Forest View mobile home park in Iowa City failed, Iowa City City Council is considering providing payments for residents to move from their...

Photo Illustration by Braden Ernst

Iowa City recycling program reduces landfill battery fires

Meg Doster, News Reporter March 21, 2022

The City of Iowa City recorded fewer fires at the Landfill and Recycling Center after expanding its battery recycling program last summer. Jennifer Jordan, Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center...

An Iowa City community member loads their bike onto the front of a new electric transit bus on February 3, 2022. Iowa City is currently battling a bus driver shortage to start the new year. (Braden Ernst/The Daily Iowan)

Federal mask requirement on Iowa City transit vehicles extended to April 18

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 11, 2022

Face masks will continue to be required on Iowa City Transit vehicles for at least another month, after the U.S. Transportation Security Administration extended the mandate until April 18. The extension...

Contributed of Cindy Hewett, Director of Services at the CommUnity Crisis Services and Foodbank.

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank set to expand, hire full-time mental health experts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 10, 2022

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is expanding its services to hire full-time mental health experts after receiving $939,082 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund through...

Clear Creek Trail is seen in Coralville, Iowa, on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Iowa City, Coralville, and Tiffin to connect existing bike trails to increase bike access

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter March 10, 2022

The Clear Creek Trail expansion will soon connect Iowa City, Tiffin, and Coralville to make Johnson County accessible by bike and foot. The trail’s expansion project has been in action since 2019. The...

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.

Iowa City City Council shifts from two-year to five-year strategic plan

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado March 8, 2022

The Iowa City City Council’s next strategic plan, which councilors say will prioritize overarching climate action, affordable housing, transit, and social justice and equity, will determine the city’s...

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.

Iowa City City Council approves installation of new Ped Mall playground

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado March 1, 2022

The Iowa City City Council approved the renovation of the Pedestrian Mall playground, which is estimated to cost $234,000.  The renovation will allow for installation of new playground equipment,...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Iowa City City Council votes against penalties for disruptive public commenters

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado March 1, 2022

The Iowa City City Council struck down its desire to install a penalty against individuals in order to remedy a disorderly meeting.  Although this was the first consideration of this motion, the...

Executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Iowa City City Council extends Section 8 housing absence to 60 days

Emily Delgado and Ryan Hansen March 1, 2022

The Iowa City City Council passed an amendment to Iowa City Housing Association Section 2.3 extending the ability for individuals in the Section 8 housing to be away from their residences for 60 days,...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022..

Mayor Bruce Teague issues statement in support of Ukraine, NATO

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 1, 2022

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague began Tuesday's Iowa City City Council meeting voicing his support for Ukraine and opposition to the actions of the Russian government and President Vladimir Putin. “We...

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.

Mayor Bruce Teague lifts Iowa City mask mandate

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor February 28, 2022

Iowa City residents will no longer be required to wear masks inside public and city buildings starting Tuesday, after Mayor Bruce Teague lifted the city mask mandate on Monday.  Iowa City reintroduced...