Skip to Main Content
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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Father Guillermo Trevino addresses the bench vigil attendees Tuesday night at Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.

Iowa City Ped Mall bench controversy heats up as temperatures dip

Kate Pixley & Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 22, 2019

Nearly two dozen people clutching electronic candles stood in a semi-circle in the lobby of the Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday evening as the community protested the city's Pedestrian Mall benches that...

The Iowa City Council meets for a formal meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

City reviews proposed budget for upcoming fiscal year

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 13, 2019

In a City Council work session on Jan. 5, officials reviewed Iowa City’s proposed budget for fiscal 2020. The budget proposal predicts revenue of $191,136,329 and expenses totaling $186,604,722. One...

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

City Council likely to OK maximum height bonuses on Pentacrest Garden Apartments

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 13, 2018

After a monthslong battle in City Hall, a controversial building project may move forward soon. In the Iowa City City Council work session on Dec. 4, four of the seven city councilors informally signaled...

In City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.

Iowa City City Council OKs salary increase for council members

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 4, 2018

The Iowa City City Council will see an increase in their wages beginning in January 2020. In a 5-2 vote on Tuesday, the council decided to raise the annual salary of City Council members to $11,960,...

Commuters load and unload busses at the Downtown interchange in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

Iowa City implements free transit to encourage voting

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter October 29, 2018

Iowa City Transit will offer free transportation to any riders for Election Day on Nov. 6 to remove barriers between people and the polls. The decision follows many other U.S. public-transportation systems,...

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 3, 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 1, 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 26, 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...