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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

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Iowa City resident proposes dog community center

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 23, 2020

As the snow falls and temperatures drop, dog owners in Iowa City may struggle to find ways to keep their dog active in the winter months, a problem one area resident is attempting to solve. Phil...

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague presents Lemme Elementary school students Abigail Sigafoose, Ellen ‘Katina’ Stadtlander, and Mark Elwer with student leadership awards at the Iowa City City Council meeting on January 21, 2020.

Iowa City City Council unanimously votes to repeal rental moratorium

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter January 22, 2020

Iowa City City Councilors unanimously voted Tuesday to lift a controversial 10-month moratorium on new rental permits. The council implemented the moratorium in May 2019 to give city staff time...

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

Iowa City deer management continues to draw controversy among residents

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 21, 2020

Contracted sharpshooters will begin killing deer this winter as part of a plan to mitigate traffic accidents and property damage caused by Iowa City’s rising deer population — though the solution...

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton listens to public hearings during a City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Throgmorton reflects on mayorship, ever-growing city

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter January 20, 2020

For former Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton, the confines of City Hall are not an unfamiliar atmosphere. He has presided over periods of transition — especially in the realm of policing and sustainability...

Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih (left) and Mayor Bruce Teague smile after being sworn in during the City Council meeting at Iowa City City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. The city councilors also voted on appointments for a number of city commissions.

Iowa City City Council names Bruce Teague new mayor

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief January 2, 2020

Sitting among the Iowa City City Council's five female members in its newfound woman majority, Councilor Bruce Teague highlighted his vision for an equitable City Council in making the case to become...

Iowa City resident Nancy Carlson speaks to the Iowa City councilors during a public comment period during consideration of an ordinance that would repeal a rental permit moritorium on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.

City Council defers rental moratorium vote for second time

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter December 17, 2019

The Iowa City City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to defer the rental moratorium for a second time to its next meeting on Jan. 7, 2020, in an effort to give the community more time to give their input regarding...

Racial equity report card grades Iowa City’s efforts to decrease disparities

Racial equity report card grades Iowa City’s efforts to decrease disparities

Gretchen Lenth, News Reporter December 12, 2019

When Iowa City’s Diversity Committee first established itself in 2012, one of its earliest suggestions was to create an annual report on racial equity. With a new decade just weeks away, Iowa City’s...

Iowa City resident Nancy Carlson speaks to the Iowa City councilors during a public comment period during consideration of an ordinance that would repeal a rental permit moritorium on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.

Iowa City City Council defers first consideration to repeal rental moratorium

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 4, 2019

The Iowa City City Council voted 6-1 to defer its first consideration of the repeal of a rental moratorium to Dec. 17 so citizens have time to propose alternative ways for the city to reduce the impact...

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton speaks during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at City Hall.

Iowa City City Council talks Riverfront Crossing rezoning in public forum

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter December 3, 2019

The Iowa City City Council held a public forum Tuesday night on the rezoning of Gilbert Street stretching all the way to Highland Avenue, where a Kum & Go gas station is currently located and there...

Iowa City city councilors meet at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The City council heard from community members and discussed various agenda items.

Iowa City City Council urges U.S. Congress to pass Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter December 3, 2019

The Iowa City City Council urged Congress to pass carbon dividend legislation that aims to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent and create 2.1 million jobs. In a resolution passed at the council’s Tuesday...

Members of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby discuss local solutions to climate change. The first-of-its-kind Climate Action event took place at Big Grove Brewery on Nov. 21.

Iowa City Climate Expo prompts discussions on local action to address climate crisis

Jacob Shafer, News Reporter November 21, 2019

Big Grove Brewery was packed with community members Thursday who turned out to hear speakers talk about local initiatives and projects to combat climate change. Following the city’s release of the...

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

Deer-management program to allow sharpshooting in Iowa City parks to decrease deer population

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 21, 2019

The City of Iowa City is officially starting its deer population-management plan with deer-crossing signage at the beginning of the sharpshooting season. The city has signed a contract with White Buffalo...