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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

The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Iowa City flower supports two black-and-gold mascots: Honeybees and Herky

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter October 16, 2018

The Iowa City City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night to adopt the black-eyed Susan as its city flower. The resolution was prompted by Project GREEN, a non-profit organization which invests in...

The City Park carousel is seen on Monday, October 1, 2018. Iowa City is auctioning off various amusement park rides from the park. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City auctions off City Park amusement rides

Paul Elwell, News Reporter October 4, 2018

The city of Iowa City is auctioning off the historical amusement rides occupying City Park after more than 60 years of providing community members with a unique and memorable experience. Juli Seydell...

Members of Iowa City CIty Council hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Community members quarrel over speed humps

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter October 2, 2018

The Iowa City City Council passed a resolution to install speed humps on Highland Avenue between Boyrum Street and Keokuk Street on Tuesday. The Traffic Calming Program of Iowa City surveyed 20 houses...

City Councilor Bruce Teague speaks to supporters at Billy's High Hat Diner at Billy's High Hat Diner on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Teague defeated Ann Freerks with 54.3 percent of the vote in a special election for Iowa City City Council's vacant seat.

Bruce Teague beats out Ann Freerks in the Iowa City City Council special election

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 2, 2018
After Botchway’s resignation from the Iowa City City Council seat in July, Bruce Teague has won the open seat.
Bruce Teague (left) and Ann Freerks will be on the ballot Tuesday in Iowa City's special election for a vacant at-large council seat. (Photos by Charles Peckman and Kat Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague face off for vacant City Council position

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 2, 2018

Today, two candidates will battle for the vacant seat on the Iowa City City Council — following the Sept. 4 special primary, former Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission member Ann Freerks and Caring...

City Council candidate Ann Freerks discusses issues in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

Ann Freerks touts experience and understanding of issues in Iowa City City Council bid

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 27, 2018

Ann Freerks has spent the last 17 years serving Iowa City and hopes to continue her service on the City Council. “I have a lot of experience bringing people to a consensus,” Freerks said. “I’ve...

Then-City Council candidate Bruce Teague discusses issues in the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

City Council candidate Bruce Teague focuses on transportation, affordable housing

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 27, 2018

Bruce Teague, 42, is running for City Council because he wants to do something more for the people of Iowa City. “I’ve been in Iowa City for 25 years, and this would just be one more way of serving...

With Phase 1 approved by City Council, Iowa City eyes a new Public Works Facility

With Phase 1 approved by City Council, Iowa City eyes a new Public Works Facility

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 27, 2018

With thousands of square feet dedicated to vehicle storage and space for numerous departments to consider, the Iowa City City Council has approved the Public Works Facility Phase 1 plan. But there is still...

Candidates Bruce Teague and Ann Freerks debate during a UISG election forum at the IMU on Sept. 19, 2018. The debate allowed each candidate to discuss their plans for Iowa City regarding topics such as off-campus housing and transportation.

City Council candidates hold public forum to communicate with students

Christopher Borro, News Reporter September 19, 2018

Following the special primary on Sept. 4, two candidates remain in the competition for the vacant Iowa City City Council seat. Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague participated in an hour long public forum in...

Iowa City sustainability coordinator Brenda Nations addresses the City Council on Tuesday in City Hall. By a 6-0 vote, the council adopted the Climate Action Plan, which aims to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

City Council enacts climate-action plan

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 19, 2018
By a 6-0 vote, the Iowa City City Council OK’d the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan on Tuesday.
Attendees participate in a group activity during an Iowa City Human Rights Commission event in the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The event was broken up into two sections, the first focusing on how to engage individuals, and the second on survey result findings from the Iowa City school district.

Human Rights commission addresses affordable housing, education equity

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 18, 2018

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission met Tuesday evening to discuss various issues and upcoming events, most notably recent housing complaints made by people about the city and education equity in the...

A man directs traffic around his friend's stalled car on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding caused the car to stall as he drove down the street.

Iowa City looks to fight flash flooding with new pump system

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter September 18, 2018

On Tuesday night, the Iowa City City Council authorized the acquisition of property interests and permanent easement of property owners’ storm sewers for the construction of the Stevens Drive Stormwater...