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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

Tracy Jon Sargeant poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 2023. Jon Sargeant is the executive director of the Multicultural Development Center of Iowa.

Iowa City to allocate $4 million in grants to underestimated businesses, nonprofits

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 29, 2023

The City of Iowa City will allocate $4 million in funding to several local businesses and entrepreneurs, specifically to those run by and serving people of color, who have had a difficult time getting...

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

Pagliai’s Pizza building could potentially become historical landmark

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 29, 2023

The building that houses Pagliai’s Pizza may become a designated historical landmark in Iowa City in the future. However, the building’s owner said he has no desire to recognize the building.  Iowa...

Youth & Family Service Manager Laurie Nash works in her office at the Johnson County Health & Human Services building in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Johnson County child care wage enhancement program yields positive results

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 27, 2023

The Johnson County child care wage enhancement program, which provided a $2 per hour increase for professionals in the industry, reportedly helped nearly 100 employees in the county. Federally funded...

Councilor Megan Alter is pictured at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Iowa City defers vote on proposed height limits for new houses in the Northside neighborhood

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 21, 2023

The Iowa City City Council elected to defer a vote on a zoning code amendment that would reduce the maximum allowable height of select homes in the Northside neighborhood. The amendment is a proposal...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IC City Park stage to receive upgrades to enhance viewer and actor experiences

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 21, 2023

The wooden festival stage in Iowa City’s City Park will receive improvements to its ventilation and lighting upgrades to enhance the viewer and actor experience early next year. The Iowa City...

The Iowa City City Council listens to public comment during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Portion of Dubuque Street to be entirely reconstructed next spring

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 21, 2023

A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Washington Street and Iowa Avenue will be entirely reconstructed starting in spring 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2024. The Iowa...

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.

Mazahir Salih sworn into Iowa City City Council seat early due to state law stipulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2023

Mazahir Salih, a winner of one of the Iowa City City Council’s at-large seats this month, was sworn into her council seat on Friday instead of in January because of stipulations within the state...

Photo contributed by Jack Brooks

Iowa City’s Public Works facility adds new solar array expected to last over 20 years

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 12, 2023

A new solar array was added to the roof of the Iowa City Public Works Facility to create sustainable power for the city building. This array brings the city a step closer to meeting its climate goals,...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

Iowa City sees higher voter turnout in Tuesday’s city council general election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2023

Iowa City voters are increasingly turning out for local elections, according to preliminary data from Tuesday’s general election for city council and school board. According to John Deeth, an...

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.

Mazahir Salih and Josh Moe win At-Large Iowa City City Council seats

Liam Halawith and Shreya Reddy November 7, 2023

Iowa City voters chose former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih and newcomer Josh Moe on Tuesday to fill the contested Iowa City City Council At-Large seats. Current District C Councilor Andrew Dunn also...

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

IC City Council removes Eric Harris from Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa City City Council voted Monday to remove Eric Harris as an Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner.  The City of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC,...

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

IC City Council passes housing code amendments to help increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 6, 2023

The City of Iowa City officially adopted a series of amendments to its housing and zoning regulations in an attempt to increase housing supply and affordability. The amendments focus on those goals...