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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

Iowa City’s mayor Bruce Teague holds the online Iowa City City Council Meeting, broadcasted live on Youtube, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The meeting covered many topics, ranging from transit updates to police budgeting.

City Council reviews recommendations for changes to police department

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 24, 2021

The Iowa City City Council will resort to legal review and further discussion regarding the 88 recommendations and action items proposed to the city by the Iowa City Community Police Review Board and...

Intersection of E. Burlington St. and S. Madison St. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Iowa City leaders see adding traffic cameras as step towards equity

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 17, 2021

As part of a mission to change the experience of city living, some leaders in Iowa City are considering using traffic cameras to reduce the number of direct police-civilian interactions. The traffic...

Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

City Council temporarily suspends Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 17, 2021

In a 5-2 vote, the Iowa City City Council voted to temporarily suspend the city’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission until April 15. Councilor Janice Weiner and Mayor Pro-Tem Mazahir Salih...

Iowa City City Council adopts 2022 budget

Iowa City City Council adopts 2022 budget

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 16, 2021

The Iowa City City Council adopted its budget for the 2022 fiscal year on Tuesday, including a $1 million contribution to affordable housing and an increase of city employees’ minimum wage to $15...

The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

City councilor proposes temporarily suspending Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 11, 2021

Tensions are continuing to grow between the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Iowa City City Council, after City Councilor Laura Bergus informed commissioners of her proposal to temporarily...

Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter speaks at a protest outside The College Dentistry on Friday, January 29th, 2020. University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students.

Former chair and vice chair resign from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 9, 2021

The former chair and vice chair of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission resigned Monday, becoming the second and third members of the city board to resign after allegations of misconduct...

City of Iowa City Town Hall is seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Facilitator, commissioner resign from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 8, 2021

Following a tumultuous week and change in leadership on Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation commission, commissioner Anthony Currin and newly approved commission facilitator Jesse Case resigned...

Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter speaks at a protest outside The College Dentistry on Friday, January 29th, 2020. University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission to consider removal of Chair Royceann Porter

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 2, 2021

Iowa City’s newly formed Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission will consider a change in leadership this week after multiple members expressed unnamed concerns around current chair Royceann...

An apartment building is seen in Iowa City on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

State bill would remove Iowa City ordinance preventing income-based housing discrimination

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 26, 2021

A bill in the Iowa Legislature would remove a city ordinance that prevents landlords from denying housing to individuals and families using housing choice vouchers. Senate File 252 passed through...

University Iowa Associate AD of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Liz Tovar speaks to the Undergraduate Student Government over Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Student government is discussing the Class Pass/Fail legislation being passed tonight.

University of Iowa Student Government resolution to encourage sustainable housing development in Iowa City

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 23, 2021

Prompted by many upscale housing units set to be developed in Iowa City, several members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are currently working on a resolution to advocate...

Downtown Iowa City is seen on Feb. 4, 2021

Increase in total property tax levy will fund Iowa City employee minimum wage

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 23, 2021

Iowa City’s maximum property tax base will increase for fiscal 2022, funding an increase in the minimum wage of city employees. The minimum wage for city employees will increase to $15 an hour,...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City to revisit historic preservation guidelines following dispute

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 17, 2021

Iowa City city staff will review city historic preservation guidelines to potentially prevent disputes between homeowners and the Historic Preservation Commission. On Tuesday, the Iowa City City...