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The Daily Iowan

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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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...

Maria Padron accepts a proclamation on the observance of United Nations Day during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Developer eyes new housing

Madison Purvis, [email protected] October 17, 2017

On Tuesday night, the Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 in favor of a resolution to construct residential housing that will include 60 units at 224 E. Prentiss St. and to commit local funds to the project. To...

Tracy Hightshoe addresses the council regarding an application for a housing grant during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City parks no longer permit tobacco usage

Madison Purvis, [email protected] October 17, 2017

On Tuesday night, the Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance 6-1 prohibiting the use of tobacco in all Iowa City parks. While there were limitations on tobacco use in parks, chewing tobacco was permitted. However,...

Maria Padron accepts a proclamation on the observance of United Nations Day during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

United Nations Day declared Oct. 24

October 17, 2017

The City Council of Iowa City announced Tuesday night a proclamation designating next Tuesday, Oct. 24 as United Nations day. The council also aims to “encourage everyone to join in observing this...

Iowa City City Council approves funds to low-income housing tax

Iowa City City Council approves funds to low-income housing tax

October 3, 2017

The Iowa City City Council approved a resolution 7-0 Tuesday night committing $330,000 from funds set aside in fiscal 2017 and 2018 to the Del Ray Ridge’s application for 2018 Low Income Housing Tax...

UISG city Council Liaison Benjamin Nelson addresses the city council 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 passes rent abatement ordinance

Madison Purvis, [email protected] October 3, 2017

The Iowa City City Council passed a provision 7-0 Tuesday night backing rent abatement when the Housing Code is being violated in a way that presents risk to health and safety and in emergencies. The...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

City Parks Master Plan approved

September 19, 2017

Naomi Hofferber [email protected] The Iowa City City Council passed a motion 7-0 to approve the Parks Master Plan on Tuesday night. Juli Seydell Johnson, the Parks & Recreation director,...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Iowa City parks will no longer tolerate the use of tobacco

September 19, 2017

By Madison Purvis [email protected] The Iowa City City Council voted 6-1 to pass an amendment to ban tobacco use from all parks in the city on Tuesday night. Clay Claussen, a chairman of Iowa...

A pavilion in lower City Park is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. City Council is voting to allow community members to apply for a permit to have alcohol in public parks. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Alcohol in parks on hold

September 5, 2017

Molly Hunter [email protected] The Iowa City City Council deferred indefinitely action on an ordinance amendment allowing alcohol in city parks through a permit process. Comments from community...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

PLAYvolution helps support child development with free playtime

September 5, 2017

At play in the fields of the child By Madison Purvis [email protected] Sept. 16 through 29 will be filled with activities throughout the Johnson County community as PLAYvolution takes a place...

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City Council moves on rent abatement

September 5, 2017

Emergency situations in rental properties can lead to rent being abated. One of the 15 steps in the Affordable Housing Action Plan was presented at a City Council meeting Tuesday night dealing with rent...

The Jefferson Building on Washington Street is seen during Jazz Fest on Sunday, July 2.

SHOUT has success in increasing downtown safety

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] September 5, 2017

The Department of Public Safety’s Students Helping Out, or SHOUT, program is entering its third week of operation, and so far, has been successful. The program uses trained student ambassadors as a...