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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 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...

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...