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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 Council members meet in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. The City Council is currently discussing potential changes to its four recurring grant programs.

Iowa City discusses changes to recurring grant programs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is discussing ways to improve collaboration and clarity among its four recurring grant programs. At the Sept. 17 work session, Mayor Bruce Teague said there have been...

Kratom capsules are seen inside The Crown Liquor and Smoke shop in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Recently, Iowa City City Council members have discussed regulations regarding Kratom supplements.

Iowa City City Council’s Kratom stance shifts following public feedback

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 25, 2024

In response to growing community concerns, Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will advocate for tighter regulation of kratom rather than an outright ban. The shift comes as the debate over...

A double exposure photograph shows traffic on Highway 6 and a pedestrian traffic light on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City planning pedestrian improvements to Highway 1 and Highway 6 area

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Iowa City is in the planning stages of making the pedestrian experience by Highway 1 and 6 safer in the coming years. The city plans to add pedestrian and bike infrastructure to complete the existing...

Mayor Bruce Teague is seen during a City Council meeting at the Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Teague and the Iowa City City Council recently agreed to make Iowa City a sister city.

Iowa City continues proposed overseas sister city discussion

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 22, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is continuing to discuss a proposed sister city partnership, which will expand Iowa City’s connections across the globe. In March, Iowa City joined Sister Cities International,...

An Iowa City City Council discussion begins at City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Council members recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month during the meeting.

Downtown parking meter rate decreases to $2.25 per hour

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 17, 2024

The rates of downtown parking meters will now be decreased to $2.25 per hour after final approval from the Iowa City City Council Tuesday night. In July, parking meter rates in the downtown area...

The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The council will send out community surveys in the coming weeks.

Households to receive community survey in coming weeks

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 15, 2024

The Iowa City Council is looking for community input on various city council concerns, which will be measured through the National Community Survey, a benchmark survey meant to examine key issues of...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Johnson County will close applications for public housing on Oct. 1.

Iowa City Housing Authority to close public housing applications

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 12, 2024

Iowa City residents will no longer be able to apply for public housing units because of a years-long waitlist for the city’s public housing program. The Iowa City Housing Authority recently announced...

An Iowa City Transit bus is seen on Madison street in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Ridership has been on the rise since a fare-free program was put into place

Iowa City considers continuing fare-free bus program, starting new transit projects

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 10, 2024

The fare-free program has allowed 1.5 million rides in the last fiscal year. The program accommodates all 13 lines in the Iowa City area, which includes a network that runs to Coralville. Within a...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during an Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa City is currently developing a plan to address affordable housing.

Iowa City developing five-year plan to address affordable housing

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter September 8, 2024

With over 30,000 University of Iowa students converging on Iowa City every time the summer folds into autumn, housing both long-time residents and students has become an ongoing struggle for the city....

A lock dangles from a fence on the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The city of Iowa City released a request for proposals for the lot on Thursday.

Iowa City begins accepting project proposals for Linn Street redevelopment

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 4, 2024

The Iowa City City Manager’s Office released a request for project proposals to redevelop the empty lot at 21 S. Linn St.  The project began in February when the city asked for public input on...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City City Council votes to lower parking rates

Elijah Exley-Schuman and Liam Halawith September 3, 2024

Iowa City Council members voted 6-1 Tuesday to reduce parking meter rates in downtown Iowa City following backlash from local residents and businesses.  The City Council approved the first consideration...

A pack of cigarettes are seen on the counter at Kum & Go on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Iowa City has a tobacco moratorium in place until January 2025, and discussions regarding further restrictions for tobacco retailers is underway.

Iowa City Council moves toward zoning changes for new tobacco stores

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 3, 2024

Tobacco retailers in Iowa City have reported little effect from the permit moratorium placed by the city earlier this year, which temporarily suspended the issuing of new tobacco licenses. However,...