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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

Medical grade marijuana in a June 25, 2009, file image at The Green Cross dispensary in San Francisco. (Maria J. Avila/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Medical marijuana providers bid to open new dispensaries in Iowa City area

Emma Sailor, [email protected] March 22, 2018
Two companies have applied with the Iowa Department of Public Health to open new dispensaries in Iowa City and Coralville following legislation that will expand access to medical marijuana in the state.
The ACT sign is seen outside of the ACT Headquarters on Monday, March 5, 2018. ACT offices are expected to experience upcoming lay-offs. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

City Manager and Chamber of Commerce not disheartened by recent Iowa City layoffs

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] March 6, 2018
The Chamber of Commerce and city manager see no need to panic over recent Iowa City layoffs.
City Council approves Ped Mall renovations, waives cafe fees

City Council approves Ped Mall renovations, waives cafe fees

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 21, 2018
The City Council approved improvements to the Ped Mall at an estimated cost of $6.8 million. It also passed a resolution to waive fees for cafés and restaurants on the Ped Mall because of construction disruption.
Procter and Gamble is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

Iowa City leaders encourage those impacted by the Procter & Gamble job cuts

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Iowa City officials ask the Iowa City community to remain strong in the face of the recent 500 job cuts by Procter & Gamble.
Pastor Anthony D. Smith of the Johnson County Interfaith Cluster addresses the Council regarding racist propaganda being found around the community during a Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

City Council expands on gender identity

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 7, 2018
The city expands gender definitions to non-binary individuals.
Sgt. Derek Frank of the Iowa City Police Department patrols on Highway 6 on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Sgt. Frank has been serving with the ICPD for 19 years. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

IC police add new sergeant position for domestic & sexual violence

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 7, 2018
Grant aids police in domestic, sexual violence.
ICPD investigator Scott Stevens conducts a mock interview with a DI reporter for a photo illustration on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2017. The ICPD was just awarded a 450,000 dollar grant to help fight domestic and sexual assault. (James Year/ The Daily Iowan)

ICPD grant to assist in domestic violence response

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] January 25, 2018
A $450,000 grant will assist the police in assessing the department’s efforts to strengthen its response to, and investigations of, sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
A Joint Meeting of Johnson County School Districts and Governments is held at the Coralville City Hall on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Two significant items on the agenda include new measures to increase transportation accessibility as well as a new resource and action center for those needing mental health assistance. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Council discusses new center and transportation possibilities

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] January 23, 2018
The joint entities meeting on Monday discussed plans for a new crisis center and increased transportation for Iowa City.
Iowa City opens applications for the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant

Iowa City opens applications for the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] December 13, 2017
The City of Iowa has opened applications for a grant program that is designed to advance social justice and racial equity in the Iowa City community.
RVAP director Adam Robinson speaks during a UISG town hall meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2017. During the meeting attendees discussed issues relating to sexual assault and available resources on campus and in the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Third UISG town hall discusses sexual assault

December 7, 2017

Increased education and awareness dominated town-hall conversation on sexual assault. By Sarah Watson [email protected] A diverse group of campus advocates attended University of Iowa Student...

Houses in the College Green Neighborhood are seen on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

City Council passes new housing amendments

December 6, 2017
The City Council passed amendments that could affect the supply of rental housing in neighborhoods near the University of Iowa campus.
Iowa City city councilors listen during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City meets Park Master Plan goals

Madison Purvis, [email protected] December 6, 2017

An Iowa City family was recognized for helping the community achieve an important goal at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The goal was to make sure that every child has the opportunity to learn...