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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

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Local architect Josh Moe submits candidacy for IC City Council election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 30, 2023

Local architect Josh Moe announced he is running for an at-large seat on the Iowa City City Council. The election for city council is on Nov. 7.  According to his Facebook page, he filed for candidacy...

A passenger sits on an Iowa City city bus on Thursday Aug. 24, 2023.

Free Iowa City transit fares well with UI students

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 30, 2023

Almost a month after Iowa City Transit transitioned to requiring zero fares, some University of Iowa students are taking advantage of the free bus access. Bus ridership in Iowa City transit increased...

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus announces reelection bid

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 28, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus is running for reelection for city council, she announced Monday.  She is currently an at-large councilor but will be running for the District A seat. District...

Iowa City councilmember Pauline Taylor speaks during the Iowa City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Pauline Taylor launches reelection bid

Will Bower, News Reporter August 23, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Pauline Taylor is running to secure a third term, she announced Tuesday. Taylor has represented District A since 2016. Taylor previously served as mayor pro tem from 2018-20....

Committee members listen to public comments during the Iowa City planning and zoning commission’s formal meeting regarding a zoning proposal in the Northside neighborhood on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Proposal from Iowa City residents would lower maximum height of new residential buildings

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 16, 2023

The height of new single-family residences in Iowa City could be lowered by a proposed amendment to the city’s zoning code.  A proposal from Iowa City residents would reduce the maximum height...

The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Council approves resolution for fare-free transit pilot program

Archie Wagner, Summer News Editor June 6, 2023

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its June 6 formal meeting that will initiate a two-year zero-fare pilot program on Iowa City transit routes.  The program is expected...

Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Iowa City City Council passes resolution for Child Care Wage Enhancement Program

Archie Wagner, Summer News Editor June 6, 2023

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night that would increase staff wages at eligible child care centers up to $2.  The Child Care Wage Enhancement Program was...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with undergraduate student government members at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Iowa City discussing possibility of climate action projects with leftover ARPA funds

Jack Moore and Alejandro Rojas May 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Climate Action Commission discussed the possibility of future climate action projects with remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act at the commission's meeting on May 1, but...

The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Commission receives funding, timeline extension

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert May 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission will receive over $400,000 in funding and an 18 month timeline extension to complete the commission’s goals after a long debate at the city council...

Photo contributed by NJ Hanson

UI student announces candidacy for Iowa City City Council seat

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 2, 2023

  University of Iowa student NJ Hanson announced his bid for Iowa City City Council on Tuesday.  Hanson is running for the seat currently held by Councilor Pauline Taylor, who oversees...

The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City legal staff expresses concerns with Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert May 1, 2023

Some Iowa City legal staff is questioning the risk of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s request to hire additional consultants. The commission plans to hire three new consultants — including...

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announces re-election plans

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 30, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced his run for Councilor John Thomas’ council seat, which will be vacant in January 2024. The city council elected Dunn in January to fill the At-Large...

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