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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

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...

School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Future Farmers of America chapters head to Iowa City schools

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter August 23, 2018

Next year, Iowa City School District students will be offered a new agriculture-education program and the option of joining a Future Farmers of America chapter.  The School Board has voted 4-3 to establish...