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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

Members of the Iowa City City Council hear proposals during a city council special format meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Iowa City signs new cleaning contract for downtown

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter April 11, 2024

Iowa City residents can expect to see a cleaner downtown following a newly signed contract with a national cleaning company. City of Iowa City Director of Transportation Darian Nagle-Gamm said the city...

Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Iowa City City Council pursues international sister city

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 7, 2024

The Iowa City City Council discussed the possibility of becoming a Sister City with another international city at its April 2 meeting. Deputy City Manager Redmond Jones II gave a presentation during...

The Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Johnson County residents rally for improved public bus system

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 3, 2024

A Johnson County nonprofit says limited bus routes and operating hours leave many late-night Iowa City workers stranded, jeopardizing their economic security.  The Community Transport Committee...

Members of the Iowa City City Council hear proposals during a city council special format meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Transgender community members, supporters make demands to IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 2, 2024

Transgender community members and supporters showed up again to an Iowa City City Council meeting to demand the city take steps to become a sanctuary city for its transgender residents. At the March...

Pagliai’s Pizza is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

IC City Council defers vote to make Pagliai’s Pizza building historic landmark

Jack Moore, News Editor April 2, 2024

Members of the public packed the Iowa City City Council chambers Tuesday night, adorning red stickers symbolizing their desire to make the Pagliai’s Pizza building a historic landmark, which is a...

Pagliai’s Pizza is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Iowa City City Council to vote on historic landmark status for Pagliai’s Pizza building

Jack Moore, News Editor March 31, 2024

The Iowa City City Council will vote on Tuesday for its first consideration to designate the Pagliai’s Pizza building as a historic landmark, which goes against the wishes of the building owner. Currently,...

Commissioners Clifton Johnson and Lauren Merritt listen to a speaker at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission expresses optimism to recent public events

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 28, 2024

Public fact-finding and truth-telling events held between March 14 and March 21 indicate progress for the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, commissioners said. The Iowa City City Council voted...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Husband of former Coralville city councilor found not guilty of sexually abusing a child

Jack Moore, News Editor March 26, 2024

Jeffrey Dodds was found not guilty on Monday for three counts of second-degree sexual abuse that could have resulted in him going to prison for up to 75 years.  The case surrounds a daycare called...

Commissioners Clifton Johnson and Lauren Merritt listen to a speaker at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Commission event derails into conflict

Isabelle Foland, News Editor March 21, 2024

What was meant to be a night of truth-telling and healing turned into conflict at an Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission event Thursday night at The James Theater. Thursday’s...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Transgender community members, supporters demand action from IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Editor March 19, 2024

Local transgender individuals and allies packed the Iowa City City Council chambers Tuesday night to demand action, support, and policy changes to the city government.  Around 20 community members...

The living room on an aprtment at 811 E College St. in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 16, 2024. The property owned by Laura Westemeyer and her husband is a designated historical building and is under the jurisdiciton of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Iowa City landlord voices frustration, confusion with historic preservation code

Isabelle Foland, News Editor March 4, 2024

When Laura Westemeyer searched for a building to buy and lease 12 years ago, 811 E. College St. immediately jumped out to her because of its rustic exterior bricks, glossy hardwood floors, and antique...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

DVIP planning to construct rental units in JoCo for domestic violence survivors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, DVIP, is working to construct six rental housing units to allow victims of domestic violence to escape abusive situations and regain independence. DVIP is...