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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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MidAmerican Energy Company is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City libraries, nonprofits aid residents with increasing heating bills

Meg Doster, News Reporter November 3, 2021

The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, an eastern Iowa organization with the goal of community improvement, is preparing for a busy winter season. Winter is right around the corner, and along...

City Councilors-elect Shawn Harmsen, Megan Alter, and Mayor Bruce Teague take a selfie at a watch party for Iowa City City Council candidates Megan Alter and Shawn Harmsen at Sanctuary in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

Bruce Teague and Megan Alter elected to at-large seats, Harmsen elected to District B on City Council

DI Staff November 2, 2021

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague won reelection to the Iowa City City Council, joined by newcomers Megan Alter and Shawn Harmsen. “Iowa City has shown me their appreciation for my service for the...

City Councilwoman Janice Weiner accepts a ballet from a voter during early voting polls at the Old Capitol Mall on Oct. 26, 2021. The opportunity to vote early and in person started on Oct. 13, 2021.

Satellite voting sees changes as result of new Iowa voting legislature

Natalie Dunlap and Kate Perez October 31, 2021

Iowa voters looking to cast their ballot election ahead of time for the local and school board elections had a shorter window this election cycle, a result of new voting laws passed by the Iowa legislature...

UI students voice concerns to Iowa City Council candidates

UI students voice concerns to Iowa City Council candidates

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 27, 2021

University of Iowa students met to ask questions about affordable housing, policing, reformative justice, and more to all four Iowa City City Council candidates on Tuesday afternoon. UI Undergraduate...

Coltin Ball and Katie Westermeyer are shown answering questions from Daily Iowan journalist Sam Knupp about the Iowa City elections in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.(Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

UI students largely unaware of local election

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 26, 2021

Some University of Iowa students are planning to vote in the upcoming Iowa City City Council and school board election, but many are unaware of the election being held next week. UI student Jan...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague encourages people to vote during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Black Iowans look to provide diverse perspectives in local government

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter October 24, 2021

As topics such as critical race theory, policing, and racial equity come to the forefront in city and school elections, a number of Black politicians from across Iowa are running for office this fall,...

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

Johnson County sees decrease in COVID-19 cases over the past week

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 19, 2021

Across Johnson County, COVID-19 cases have decreased, but health professionals are continuing to promote vaccinations and mask-wearing. “We continue to promote vaccines and provide the off-site...

Graphic by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher/Photo By Jake Miash

Iowa City community leaders look back at how their activism has evolved over a year after Black Lives Matter protests

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor October 19, 2021

Those who were in Iowa City during summer 2020 remember nights of chanting and marching. Crowds that reached a peak of nearly 2,000 walked through the streets, bearing “Black Lives Matter” and...

A free take home Covid-19 test kit, available at the Iowa City city hall is seen on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City City Hall gives away free COVID-19 test kits

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 17, 2021

Iowa City residents can now pick up COVID-19 at-home test kits at City Hall. Iowa City Communications Coordinator Shannon McMahon wrote in an email to The Daily Iowan that City Hall gave away more...

Iowa City City Council members meet in the Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa City City Council gives first pass to Comprehensive Plan Amendment for South District

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 6, 2021

Iowa City is planning to create affordable housing and walkable areas in the South District with a new form-based zoning plan.  The Iowa City City Council passed the first consideration of the...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague encourages people to vote during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Iowa City mask mandate extended indefinitely

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 29, 2021

Mayor Bruce Teague is extending Iowa City’s mask mandate indefinitely. This extended order requires that all people over the age of two must wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The...

Iowa City City Council votes down Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitator proposal

Iowa City City Council votes down Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitator proposal

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 21, 2021

The Iowa City City Council did not advance a proposal from an out-of-state consulting firm to facilitate the city’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, despite the facilitator having support...