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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 Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City racial equity report card shows increases in traffic violations, decreases in juvenile charges

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 15, 2020

The City of Iowa City released a racial-equity report card earlier this month comparing data between 2015 and 2019, which showed a significant decrease in juvenile charges, but an increase in traffic...

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

Suspicious package outside Iowa City City Hall found to be paperwork-filled backpack

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 5, 2020

The Iowa City Police Department has identified the suspicious package that was left near Gilbert and Washington Streets on Wednesday as a padlocked backpack containing a large amount of paperwork. According...

The Harrison St. parking garage is seen on Thursday,  Oct. 29, 2020 at 175 Harrison St. The garage offers both temporary parking and permit parking.

Iowa City sees significant decrease in revenue from parking in the first quarter

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 2, 2020

Iowa City reported a significant dip in parking revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 because of COVID-19 — a difference of about $600,000 compared to last fiscal year’s first quarter. Iowa...

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center in Downtown Iowa City is seen on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

Iowa City gathering public input on Senior Center facilities plan, building renovations

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 2, 2020

The City of Iowa City is collecting public input on the development of a facilities plan for the city’s Senior Center, including opinions on an Oct. 27 video presentation that outlined possible structural...

Cheryl Miller speaks about the Solar Energy Project during a City Council Meeting Tuesday night. The Iowa City City Council has live streamed the meetings from their Facebook due to COVID-19.

New study looks at developing solar energy across Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 21, 2020

The Johnson Clean Energy District is exploring opportunities to develop solar energy infrastructure throughout Iowa City’s industrial, commercial, and residential areas in a new study following a...

Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Iowa City to consider eliminating fares for public transit

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 20, 2020

Various changes could be coming to Iowa City’s public transit system, including an elimination of bus fares, extension of weeknight bus services to midnight, and implementation of Sunday service...

The Johnson County National Alliance on Mental Illness website as seen on Oct. 12.

President Elect of NAMI Johnson County suggests community education meeting in collaboration with Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 12, 2020

President Elect of National Alliance of Mental Illness Johnson County Leslie Carpenter has volunteered to partner with Iowa City City Council in hosting a public educational meeting with invites to...

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

Dustin Liston appointed Iowa City Police Chief unanimously by city council

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 6, 2020

Dustin Liston, a University of Iowa alum and former El Paso Police Department lieutenant, was appointed the new Iowa City Police Chief in a unanimous vote by city council Tuesday night. Liston will...

Marsh and watershed tied to Olde Towne Village, Westbury and Glastonbury St..As seen on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.

Iowa City reaffirms homeowners association is responsible for stormwater management

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 6, 2020

Although the City of Iowa City has reaffirmed its position that the city is not responsible for maintenance of the stormwater management facility located in the Olde Towne Village subdivision, it continues...

Mayor Bruce Teague gives opening remarks during a listening post about community policing in Hubbard Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Hosted by Iowa City Council, USG President Connor Wooff was in attendance, as well as ICPD Captain Denise Brotherton and UIPD Captain Mark Bullock. Conversation focused on improving mental health response instead of calling police officers and reducing police presence in the dorms. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Student government partners with city council for listening post on community policing

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 26, 2020

Members of the Iowa City City Council hosted a listening post focused on community policing, collaborating with the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government on Saturday in Hubbard Park. There...

A pair of deer stand along the riverbank of the Iowa River north of Iowa City on June 11, 2019.

Iowa City Deer Friends file petition asking for stay of upcoming deer bow hunt

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 26, 2020

The Iowa City Deer Friends are taking legal action against the City of Iowa City, filing a petition on Thursday asking for a stay of the upcoming fall bowhunt meant to cull deer as a part of Iowa City’s...

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

Local disability support groups, ICPD working to implement de-escalation procedures

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 22, 2020

Local disability support organizations and Iowa City Police Department officers are working closely together to implement de-escalation processes for police who respond to residents with special needs...