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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

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 26, 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 18, 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...

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 3, 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...