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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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FILE - Thousands of cans and bottles are seen at City Carton Recycling on Thursday, March 23, 2017. HF 575, which has been coined the "Bottle Bill," will amend current legislation to get rid of the 5 cent cans and bottles deposit.  (The Daily/Ben Smith)

Iowa City simplifies, switches to single-stream recycling

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] November 28, 2017

Effective Dec. 4, Iowa City is adopting a change in its curbside recycling program, changing to a single-stream system. “Part of the goal here is to increase participation,” Iowa City recycling...

The Holiday Market pop-up shop on the Ped Mall will be open Thursday through Saturday and two other weekends in December. The teddy bears that aren’t sold will be donated to the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties for children to enjoy. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Downtown District brings holiday cheer with holiday market pop-up

Emily Wangen, [email protected] November 27, 2017

The smell of freshly cut wood and the sound of music floated through Black Hawk Mini Park as a Holiday Market pop-up shop welcomed the holiday season. Downtown District Director of Operations Betsy Potter...

RVAP hosted a three-course session to prepare members of the community to respond to sexual violence. The first course began on Nov. 7 with the program concluding Nov. 21. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

RVAP Training Program Comes to Iowa City Community 

November 27, 2017

RVAP and Beadology Iowa are partnering to offer a three-session course, Advocating for a Safer Community, to the Iowa City community for the first time. By Paige Schlichte [email protected] A...

Two attendees hold flags during an Armistice Day observation rally on the Pentacrest organized by Veterans for Peace on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Many attendees held flags with peace-oriented slogans. (Andrew Baur Schoer/The Daily Iowan)

Veterans stand in remembrance, speak out against war

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] November 12, 2017

A crowd of dozens gathered at the east side of the Pentacrest on the morning of Nov. 11, bearing signs calling for peace reading “Health Care not Warfare,” “Make America Think Again,” and “It...

Wax sculptures depicting melted assaulted rifles as a symbol against violence are seen at RADinc on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The event was advocating for giving women a voice, especially in cases of sexual assault. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Artists speak out to break silence about sexual assault

Sarah Watson, [email protected] November 11, 2017

Survivors of sexual assault refused to keep their stories quiet on Nov. 10 through fine arts in an event called “Now that we’re loud” in downtown Iowa City. The event, which took place at...

Dr. Jon Kerstetter speaks at a fundraiser for Iowa Watch on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Dr. Kersetter spoke about his experiences as a military doctor and about dealing with memory issues resulting from complications of injuries sustained while serving. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Veterans share experiences at IowaWatch event

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] November 10, 2017

With Veterans Day quickly approaching, service members had an opportunity to share stories Thursday night in an event hosted by IowaWatch. The Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism hosted the event...

A suburban co-housing community sits on 2.2 acres in Pleasant Hill, California, July 11, 2006. This type of dwelling has existed in Pleasant Hill since 2001 where a common house with a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, laundry, kids room with a pool and spa. (Bob Larson/Contra Costa Times/MCT)

Construction begins on Iowa City communal living

Kayli Reese, [email protected] November 10, 2017

On Miller Avenue, a sustainable way of living is taking root in Iowa for the first time, under the name of Prairie Hill. Construction has begun on Iowa’s first cohousing community, a type of living...

State Sen. Nate Boulton D-Iowa hosted a meet and greet lunch with the Chamber of Commerce at Mosley's on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Boulton is running in the 2018 gubernatorial race on multiple platforms including good quality of life for small communities. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Boulton keeps his head in the game

November 9, 2017

Sen. Nate Boulton, D-Des Moines, is optimistic about the future of his campaign. By Madeleine Neal [email protected] An attorney, 37-year-old Sen. Nate Boulton, D-Des Moines, has also taught...

Seattle named United States’ second City of Literature

Seattle named United States’ second City of Literature

November 8, 2017

On Oct. 31, UNESCO designated Seattle as the second City of Literature in the U.S. By Aadit Tambe [email protected] Seattle and Iowa City may be nowhere near each other, but they have one key...

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

How to vote for the people representing you in Iowa City

Madison Purvis, [email protected] November 7, 2017

It’s time to choose your city councilors. Decisions made by the Iowa City City Council have an impact on the student and the general community. The council makes decisions affecting rent prices, zoning...

Yasemin Mohammad prepares to speak to a crowd during a Syrian refugee panel discussion at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. The panel discussed refugee immigration and how it is affecting various countries. (Andrew Baur Schoer/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa university professors discuss global refugee crisis

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] November 7, 2017

Professors and specialists met at the Iowa City Public Library Monday night for a panel discussion on different perspectives of the Syrian refugee crisis, particularly Germany and the Europe Unions. The...

Writers from around Iowa City work on the short stories and novels  at the Iowa City Public Library, in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The Iowa City Public Library will be hosting meetings to for writers to celebrate National Novel Writing Month. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Streaming local music now possible with Iowa City Public Library website update

Sarah Watson, [email protected] November 7, 2017

With the tap of a finger, Johnson County residents can now stream local music directly from the Iowa City Public Library website. The Local Music Project was started by John Hiett in 2012 to allow...