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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

Two cars recharge at the station in the Court Street Transportation Center on Monday, February 24, 2020. The new stations recharge electric vehicles for a maximum of four hours.

New electric-vehicle charging stations open in Iowa City’s Court Street Transportation Center

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 3, 2020

An electric-vehicle charging station is now open for use at the Court Street Transportation Center in Iowa City. The station opened to address the needs of energy-saving drivers, as well as to reduce...

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

New Mayor Bruce Teague takes helm in a historic year for Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leans forward in his seat in the center of the table during Iowa City City Council meetings, making eye contact with each person as they speak. He waits patiently until...

A community member addresses the council about a zoning proposition regarding a proposed animal recreation center at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council passes additional height bonus to building at 12 E. Court St.

Hannah Rovner and Rachel Schilke February 19, 2020

After a failed motion to defer the decision once again, the Iowa City City Council passed an additional seven-story height bonus to a new luxury apartment complex at 12 E. Court St. in a 5-2 vote. The...

Members of the Iowa City City Council sit before the two UI student governments for a discussion about a proposed development project in downtown Iowa City during a joint meeting on Feb 11.

Iowa City City Council seeks input from UI student governments before vote on luxury-apartment development

Hannah Rovner and Eleanor Hildebrandt February 11, 2020

At the inaugural joint session between University of Iowa Student Government, Graduate and Professional Student Government, and Iowa City City Council, all three groups were focused on housing developments...

Contributed photo.

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 21, 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 3, 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...