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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Mazahir Salih is congratulated by suporters and family members after election results were announced at the Mill in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Salih won an at large seat on the Iowa City city council along with incumbent Kingsley Botchway. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Incumbents and Salih sweep City Council elections

Iowa City will have its first Muslim woman and immigrant on the City Council. Candidate Mazahir Salih was the only newcomer elected to the council on Nov. 7. Incumbent Councilors Kingsley Botchway and...

Mazahir Salih addresses suporters after election results were announced at the Mill in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Salih won an at large seat on the Iowa City city council along with incumbent Kingsley Botchway. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Botchway, Salih, and Mims win seats in City Council

November 7, 2017

Spectators on Twitter reacted on Tuesday night as Salih and Botchway won two at-large seats on the council and Susan Mims scored District B with 59% over UI student Ryan Hall (41%). Out in Johnson...

Kingsley Botchy, Iowa City Community School Board equity director, gestures while speaking during an Iowa City Human Rights Commission event in the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, October 13, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa City City Council Candidate Kingsley Botchway is back on the ballot

Madison Purvis, [email protected] November 3, 2017

Kingsley Botchway II, 31, has been on the Iowa City City Council since January 2014, and is running for re-election in the Nov. 7 election. Currently, he is the mayor pro tem, meaning he is similar to...

Angela Winnike speaks during the UISG City Council Forum in the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.  (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Nighttime Mayor Angela Winnike offers young voice to City Council

November 2, 2017

Iowa City's nighttime mayor sets her sights on a seat on the Iowa City City Council. By Sarah Watson [email protected] Iowa City’s nighttime mayor is taking a shot at a day shift. Angela Winnike...

Iowa City City Council District B candidate Susan Mims speaks during the UISG City Council Forum in the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The event gave students and community members the opportunity to ask city council candidates about the issues. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

City Council candidate Mims offers eight years of experience

October 31, 2017

By Sarah Watson [email protected] FAST FACTS Councilor Susan Mims Age: 60 Seat Seeking: District B Education: University of Iowa, B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, M.S. in Industrial...

Iowa City resident Mazahir Salih, president of the Eastern Iowa Center for Worker Justice, announces her candidacy for city council at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/James Year)

Iowa City City Council candidate Mazahir Salih hopes to bring diversity to council

Sarah Watson, [email protected] October 31, 2017

“I represent people who are underrepresented,” Mazahir Salih, a candidate for the Iowa City City Council in the upcoming election, said on her website. “I consider myself a bridge builder, because...

Iowa City City Council District B candidate Ryan Hall speaks during the UISG City Council Forum in the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The event gave students and community members the opportunity to ask city council candidates about issues. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City City Council candidate Ryan Hall wants to bring young voices to the table

Sarah Watson, [email protected] October 30, 2017

Ryan Hall wants to bring a different perspective to the City Council — a student voice. Hall, 24, is a nontraditional student at the University of Iowa studying environmental policy as a junior. Hall...