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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 dog collar is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

Iowa City raises pet fees to offset shelter costs

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter September 17, 2018

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Iowa City City Council has approved an increase in animal-service fees. The new fees include an uptick in prices for “unaltered” pets. If a pet is more...

Pentacrest Gardens as seen on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.

Iowa City City Council approves Pentacrest Garden rezoning

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter September 5, 2018

The Iowa City City Council voted 6-0 to approve a project that would rezone the property currently occupied by the Pentacrest Garden apartment complex on Tuesday night. The apartment complex is set...

An emerald ash tree is seen on Iowa Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.

City Council confronts emerald ash borer, impact on Iowa City ash trees

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 4, 2018

At a special work session Tuesday, the Iowa City City Council discussed the future of the town’s ash trees, which are suffering from an infestation of the emerald ash borer. Many people have voiced...

City Council candidate Bruce Teague stands by his election sign at Billy's High Hat Diner on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Teague received the second highest number of votes overall.

Freerks, Teague win special primary election for City Council seat

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 4, 2018

Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague won the primary special election for the Iowa City City Council seat left vacant by Kingsley Botchway. They will now continue their run for the open City Council seat in...

During City Council election forum, candidates shared their vision for Iowa City at the Mill.

Meet the 5 candidates running in today’s Iowa City Council primary election

DI Staff September 4, 2018

Five candidates will face off today to fill a vacant position on the Iowa City City Council. Ann Freerks, Ryan Hall, Christine Ralston, Bruce Teague, and Brianna Wills are competing for the seat once held...

Voters given incorrect information about polling places

Voters given incorrect information about polling places

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter September 3, 2018

The Johnson County Auditor’s Office has discovered that voters in Iowa City Precinct 13 and Precinct 18 have received incorrect information about polling locations for the City Council primary election. Voters...

City Council special election candidates shared their vision for Iowa City at the Mill.

City Council candidates hold public forum in final days before election

Christopher Borro, News Reporter August 29, 2018

With only a week remaining before the primary election to replace former City Councilor Kingsley Botchway, the League of Women Voters of Johnson County on Wednesday hosted a forum for the five candidates...

City councilor Susan Mims answers questions during the City Council meeting at Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. The council discussed rezoning in rental housing departments of Iowa City.

City Council makes progress on student-oriented housing project

Kit Fitzgerald, News Reporter August 21, 2018

After postponing a vote three times, the Iowa City City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved the rezoning of potentially the largest rental-housing development in Iowa City’s history. The...

City Council special election candidates shared their vision for Iowa City at the Mill.

5 candidates for single at-large Iowa City City Council seat discuss views in public forum

Paul Elwell, News Reporter August 20, 2018

Iowa City City Council special-election candidates had the chance to tell constituents about their backgrounds and values at a forum Monday night at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. The special-election,...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Wills set to run for Iowa City City Council

Emily Wangen, Politics/News Reporter August 8, 2018

Brianna Wills, the executive director of Old Brick, announced her candidacy Aug. 6 for the Oct. 2 Iowa City City Council special election to fill the vacant at-large seat following former City Councilor...

Iowa City City Council District B candidate Ryan Hall speaks during the UISG City Council Forum in the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The event gave students and community members the opportunity to ask city council candidates about various issues. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Ryan Hall launches second bid for Iowa City City Council

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor August 8, 2018

After an unsuccessful campaign for the Iowa City City Council in 2017, University of Iowa student Ryan Hall announced on Aug. 6 at City Hall that he will mount another bid for the council. Hall is a...