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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

Jazz Fest spectators and local residents enjoy the fireworks at the Old Capital Building on Friday, June 30, 2017. (James Year/Daily Iowan)

New fireworks sales regulations come to Iowa City

Jonathan House, [email protected] June 11, 2018

People looking to shoot off fireworks this Fourth of July may have a harder time finding them. The state of Iowa passed a new law in May 2017 legalizing the sale and purchase of fireworks in the...

The Iowa City City Council discusses council business during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2017. the council unanimously passed a measure making rent abatement easier in situations where landlords violate housing code. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

City Council incorporates live streaming into meeting, while focusing on local construction

May 2, 2018

City Council launches Facebook live stream  of meeting The Iowa City City Council introduced a Facebook live of the council meeting on Tuesday night. “I hope that as you leave, talk to friends, family...

Park Road Bridge will close after May 28

Park Road Bridge will close after May 28

Tian Liu, [email protected] April 18, 2018
The Park Road Bridge will close for two months as part of the city’s flood-mitigation project on North Dubuque Street.
City Council awards Ped Mall bid

City Council awards Ped Mall bid

April 3, 2018
The Pedestrian Mall will go through some major construction this year.
The Iowa City Council meeting as seen on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City’s City Council funds social-justice groups

April 3, 2018
The Iowa City City Council allocated $28,800 toward the Social Justice and Race Equity Allocations.
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 21, 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.