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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

A mural by Thomas Agran depicting Ben S. Summerwill is seen on the wall of the MidwestOne Bank in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, 19 November, 2019.

Iowa City Public Art Committee works to create a colorful community

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 20, 2019

People in Iowa City are surrounded by murals, statues, and other artistic displays when they walk through the Downtown District, a trait that adds color to their journeys. In an effort to place more...

Protesters during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday Oct 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

University of Iowa, Iowa City honor Transgender Day of Remembrance

Lauren White and Hannah Rovner November 20, 2019

Candles illuminated the yard of the University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center Tuesday night as people gathered in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance to show their support for the transgender community. In...

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 amends Riverfront Crossings affordable-housing requirements

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 20, 2019

The Iowa City City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to amend the affordable-housing requirements for the Riverfront Crossings development, clarifying which households are eligible for the...

Protestors crowd in front of the stage to hear Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speak at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (David Harmantas/For The Daily Iowan)

Iowa entities join declaration to commit to Paris Climate Agreement goals after federal withdrawal

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter November 19, 2019

Johnson County, Iowa City, and 25 other Iowa entities recently opted to keep working toward the climate-action goals outlined by the Paris Climate Agreement, despite the Trump administration beginning...

Iowa City City Candidate Megan Alter speaks with supporters during her watch party at the Mill on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Alter lost to Janice Weiner and Laura Bergus for two at-large City Council seats. Alter received 55% of the votes.

Johnson County voter turnout lower than expected for local elections

Alexandra Skores, News Editor November 5, 2019

The Johnson County auditor said voter turnout was slightly lower than expected Tuesday for the first-ever combined Iowa City City Council and Iowa City Community School Board elections. According to...

Left: Laura Bergus speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019. Right: Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019.

Iowa City voters elect Laura Bergus, Janice Weiner to City Council at-large seats

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 5, 2019

Women will dominate the Iowa City City Council after Laura Bergus and Janice Weiner secured at-large seats to the governing body Tuesday night. Megan Alter, Laura Bergus, and Janice Weiner had vied...

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton calls a City Council meeting to order at City Hall on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Iowa City City Council OKs construction project for intersection of Burlington and Madison Streets

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 4, 2019

The Iowa City City Council on Monday unanimously passed a motion to widen the intersection of Burlington and Madison Streets on Monday. The council's passage of the intersection-improvement proposal...

Incumbent city council candidate Pauline Taylor answers a question at the Iowa City Council election forum in City Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues including affordable housing, the future of public transport, racially disproportionate police stops, and human trafficking.

Johnson County officials anticipate high voter turnout in local elections

Hannah Rovner and Katie Ann McCarver November 4, 2019

As local elections take place across the nation Today, Johnson County officials are optimistic that voter turnout will be high based on the elevated number of early voters and an increased number of young...

City Council candidate Megan Alter hopes Iowa City can be ‘stronger together’

City Council candidate Megan Alter hopes Iowa City can be ‘stronger together’

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter October 29, 2019

Since her move to Iowa City nearly 25 years ago, Megan Alter calls the area her home. Now, Alter aims to give back to the community that she said has been so generous to her as she runs for one of two...

City Council candidate Laura Bergus sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019.

Laura Bergus aims to bring local-government experience to Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter October 28, 2019

Iowa City native Laura Bergus is throwing her hat in the ring for one of the two Iowa City City Council at-large seats up for grabs Nov. 5. In high school, Bergus worked as a City Council intern and...

City Council candidate Janice Weiner answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Weiner is running against Megan Alter and Laura Bergus for two at-large city council seats.

Janice Weiner seeks to bring public-service experience to Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter October 27, 2019

Following more than two decades in foreign service in various locations, Janice Weiner has returned to her hometown of Iowa City to serve her community roots in the race for Iowa City City Council. The...

Police respond to shots fired on Maggard Street

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 27, 2019

Iowa City police responded to reporters of shots fired at 5:33 a.m. Sunday at 840 Maggard St., according to a release from the City of Iowa City. Officers found evidence of shots being fired in the...