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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

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI faculty help train teachers to handle LGBTQ issues

Becca Turnis, News Reporter October 4, 2018

In a move toward more inclusiveness, teachers from across the Iowa City School District join in training sessions facilitated by the UI to help make local schools more open. The UI Chief Diversity Office...

Cambuses are seen on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

Cambus partners with Google Maps to provide trip-planning functions

Christopher Borro, News Reporter October 4, 2018

Cambuses have ferried students and others around Iowa City for the past 46 years, but people have never before been able to plan their rides ahead of time. Now, the Cambus system will partner with Google...

The City Park carousel is seen on Monday, October 1, 2018. Iowa City is auctioning off various amusement park rides from the park. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City auctions off City Park amusement rides

Paul Elwell, News Reporter October 4, 2018

The city of Iowa City is auctioning off the historical amusement rides occupying City Park after more than 60 years of providing community members with a unique and memorable experience. Juli Seydell...

With Phase 1 approved by City Council, Iowa City eyes a new Public Works Facility

With Phase 1 approved by City Council, Iowa City eyes a new Public Works Facility

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 27, 2018

With thousands of square feet dedicated to vehicle storage and space for numerous departments to consider, the Iowa City City Council has approved the Public Works Facility Phase 1 plan. But there is still...

Iowa City sustainability coordinator Brenda Nations addresses the City Council on Tuesday in City Hall. By a 6-0 vote, the council adopted the Climate Action Plan, which aims to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

City Council enacts climate-action plan

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 19, 2018
By a 6-0 vote, the Iowa City City Council OK’d the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan on Tuesday.
Attendees participate in a group activity during an Iowa City Human Rights Commission event in the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The event was broken up into two sections, the first focusing on how to engage individuals, and the second on survey result findings from the Iowa City school district.

Human Rights commission addresses affordable housing, education equity

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 18, 2018

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission met Tuesday evening to discuss various issues and upcoming events, most notably recent housing complaints made by people about the city and education equity in the...

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

Iowa City City Hall seeks art for renovated lobby

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 11, 2018

Iowa City public-art advocates have announced a competition to commission an art piece depicting the city’s character for the lobby of City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. The project is spearheaded by...

Community members gathered at Old Brick on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 for a public hearing on the University of Iowa Labor Center. In a second round of midyear budget cuts, the UI chose to close the center in an effort to compensate for state funding cuts.

Iowa City labor leaders hold public hearing on future of UI Labor Center

Christopher Borro, News Reporter September 10, 2018

Local labor leaders held a public hearing at the Old Brick on Monday evening to address community concerns about the planned closing of the University of Iowa Labor Center. The center was one of seven...

Iowa City West plans Sandy Hook Promise curriculum to curb potential violence

Iowa City West plans Sandy Hook Promise curriculum to curb potential violence

Christopher Borro, News Reporter September 10, 2018

A local high school is implementing new measures to prevent gun violence and ensure a safer community by educating students to pay attention when their peers display signs of distress. Iowa City West...

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Iowa City school officials are pleased with rising vaccination numbers

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 30, 2018

Rising vaccination numbers and predictions for more of the same can mean nothing but positive news for Iowa City schools and the University of Iowa. Another school year has begun, and as fall approaches,...

Members of the board listen as a member of the public adresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday June 13, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Iowa City School District discusses rezoning elementary schools

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 27, 2018

The Iowa City School District has rezoned the district in the past, but this time, officials have a different goal in mind. The School Board has created the Attendance Area Development Plan, which is...

Gustavo Guzman, 4, right, leans on his teacher, Janeth Medellin as she tests her students on the months of the year in English and Spanish, in her pre-K class at Casa Infantil in the Logan Square neighborhood, March 25, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois.  (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

More opportunity for students in dual language classrooms, experts say

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 23, 2018

West Liberty and Marshalltown School Districts further developed their dual-language programs in a University of Iowa College of Education seminar for teachers in July. The seminars focused on how to...