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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

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City increases parking rates and violation fines

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor May 25, 2024

The Iowa City City Council has voted to increase parking rates and parking violation fines for the first time since 2013 during a meeting on Tuesday, May 21. According to Iowa City Parking FAQs,...

Mayor At-Large Bruce Teague shakes a hand during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

$2 million to JoCo neighborhood centers for family resource, child care centers

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will receive $2 million to help acquire and renovate two buildings to serve as a family resource center and early childhood center. Iowa City City Council...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

New commissioner appointed to IC Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

Lubna Mohamed will fill former Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner Marie Krebs’ position after being appointed in a unanimous vote on Tuesday by the Iowa City City Council. A total of...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale.

Iowa City to pause new tobacco permits to study impact on public health

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

The Iowa City City Council issued a moratorium, or temporary suspension, of new retail tobacco licenses until Jan. 1, 2025, to complete a study on how to best mitigate nicotine and tobacco’s effects...

Frederick Newell poses for a portrait in his office in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Newell is the founder of a non-profit organization called Dream City.

Grant rewards helps Iowa City organizations serve underrepresented communities

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 23, 2024

The Iowa City City Council formally approved its final round of a total of $4 million in grants toward nonprofits and businesses in Iowa City this month that give services to underrepresented individuals...

The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

IC City Council approves utility rates, fiscal 2025 budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 16, 2024

Several different utility and parking rates are in the process of being increased after the Iowa City City Council meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, the fiscal 2025 budget was approved. The city...

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus tries second attempt to shift funds from police budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 16, 2024

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus proposed an amendment to the city’s budget on Tuesday to shift an increase in funds for the police department to other public safety services that do not involve...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

IC City Council approves industrial rezoning of former Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 16, 2024

The old Kirkwood Community College campus will now be home to industrial development after the Iowa City City Council’s vote Tuesday night. The city council approved rezoning the former college’s...

Members of the Iowa City City Council hear proposals during a city council special format meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Iowa City signs new cleaning contract for downtown

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter April 11, 2024

Iowa City residents can expect to see a cleaner downtown following a newly signed contract with a national cleaning company. City of Iowa City Director of Transportation Darian Nagle-Gamm said the city...

Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Iowa City City Council pursues international sister city

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 7, 2024

The Iowa City City Council discussed the possibility of becoming a Sister City with another international city at its April 2 meeting. Deputy City Manager Redmond Jones II gave a presentation during...

The Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Johnson County residents rally for improved public bus system

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 3, 2024

A Johnson County nonprofit says limited bus routes and operating hours leave many late-night Iowa City workers stranded, jeopardizing their economic security.  The Community Transport Committee...

Members of the Iowa City City Council hear proposals during a city council special format meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Transgender community members, supporters make demands to IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 2, 2024

Transgender community members and supporters showed up again to an Iowa City City Council meeting to demand the city take steps to become a sanctuary city for its transgender residents. At the March...