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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

CommUnity to hire law enforcement liaison, receives city council support

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 3, 2021

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, a local organization providing Iowa City and Johnson County residents with a number of physical and mental health resources, will begin the process of creating...

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Iowa City to host a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 2, 2021

Iowa City’s slate of Black History Month events and celebrations are moving mostly online this year, with the city finding creative ways to celebrate the achievements of Black Iowans and Americans. Iowa...

File photo of a police cruiser.

City Council will use individual community leaders to gather diverse public input

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 1, 2021

The Iowa City City Council is trying to solicit feedback on its preliminary plan to accelerate community policing introduced in December, hoping to find avenues outside of regular meetings to find...

A protestor puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protestors disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protestors reported that none of the protestors made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Iowa City releases report over police use of tear gas, flashbangs against protesters

DI Staff January 29, 2021

An independent firm completed a review of the June 3 protest in Iowa City, providing 39 recommendations to the Iowa City Police Department, including reviewing agreements with other law enforcement...

Students are seen walking to and from class in the snow at the University of Iowa on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.

City leaders concerned snow piles create accessibility issue

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 26, 2021

Snow plows have been busy clearing Iowa City streets after Monday’s snow storm, which brought about 7 inches of snow to the area, according to the National Weather Service.  Snow plowing on city...

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine vial is seen on Tuesday, Dec.22, 2020 at the Iowa City VA Health Care System's hospital.

Phase 1B vaccine rollout may take longer than expected in Johnson County, public health officials warn

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter January 25, 2021

It may be several months before everyone in the next phase of Johnson County’s COVID-19 vaccination program receives their shot, public health officials warned Monday. Johnson County’s COVID-19...

Students are seen walking to and from class in the snow while a reporter and cameraman set up equipment at the University of Iowa on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Snowstorm to drop up to 9 inches of snow in Iowa City area

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter January 25, 2021

Due to a hazardous snowstorm entering the Iowa City area Monday afternoon, a snow emergency has been declared in the surrounding areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) in the Quad Cities has...

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

City council approves $12 million financing for Ped Mall project

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 19, 2021

Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall will undergo redevelopment, with a $56 million development gaining financial assistance from the city. The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to award...

Iowa City City Council District B candidate Susan Mims speaks during the UISG City Council Forum in the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The event gave students and community members the opportunity to ask city council candidates about the issues. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

City Councilor Susan Mims won’t seek reelection in November city election

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 13, 2021

Iowa City City Councilor Susan Mims, 64, will not be running for reelection this November, after three terms and 12 years with the city council. “I haven't made any secret of it,” Mims said...

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

Iowa City considers pilot program for late night, Sunday transportation services

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 9, 2021

The Department of Transportation Services is likely to launch a self-funded pilot program that would offer late night and Sunday transit services. Director of Transportation Services Darian Nagle-Gamm...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City considers 2.5 percent police budget increase with new outreach staffers

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 9, 2021

The Iowa City Police Department budget will increase by 2.5 percent for fiscal year 2022 if approved by the Iowa City City Council as part of the fiscal 2022 budget. There are two new budgeted...

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 proposes upcoming capital projects

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor January 5, 2021

Iowa City will conduct a variety of projects over the next five years, part of its five-year capital improvement plan which was introduced alongside the 2022 budget. The plan includes $184.3 million...