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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

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Johnson County moves to a medium COVID-19 community spread amid increased cases

Anthony Neri, News Reporter May 1, 2022

Johnson County moved from a low to medium community spread level on Thursday as COVID-19 cases increased in Iowa. Poweshiek and Howard Counties also shifted to medium community levels, while the rest...

The Iowa City Farmers Market on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa City cancels Wednesday farmers market after vendor participation declines

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter May 1, 2022

The Iowa City Farmers Market will no longer host Wednesday night markets for the 2022 season because of a decrease in attendance and participation. Juli Seydell Johnson, director of Iowa City Parks...

Oaknoll Retirement Residence is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Oaknoll will begin a dementia assistance program for their residents.

Dementia Friends USA expanding into Johnson County

Simone Garza, News Reporter April 28, 2022

Oaknoll Retirement Residence plans to add a new program for dementia associated with their residents. Dementia Friends USA was developed by the Alzheimer's Society in the U.K., and is establishing...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Johnson County Supervisors oppose use of eminent domain for CO2 pipelines

Cooper Worth, News Reporter April 27, 2022

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has agreed to sign a letter to oppose the use of eminent domain for two proposed carbon sequestration pipelines that would run through 36 Iowa counties, not...

The Coralville Reservoir is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Friends of Coralville to take water out of Coralville lake, prevent flooding

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 24, 2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Coralville Lake will pump water from the lake to decrease flooding caused by its rising sedimentation levels. Friends of Coralville Lake, a non-profit...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City  Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City Police Department requests help from the public for April 17 assault investigation

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter April 20, 2022

The Iowa City Police Department is asking for help from the public in an active assault investigation that occurred on April 17.  Officers responded to a report of an armed suspect at the 10th...

A car is seen parked in a bike lane on North Clinton Street in Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council cracks down on parking in bike lanes

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Iowa City is cracking down on parking in bike lanes, which the city says will increase safety for cyclists, vehicles, and pedestrians on the street. The Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance...

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City Senior Center renovation over budget

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 19, 2022

A planned renovation of the Iowa City Senior Center is over budget. The Iowa City City Council will not provide additional money out of the city’s budget to renovate the Senior Center, but will...

President of the Tenant's Association Margarita Rodriguez speaks about the Forest View relocation plan at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City to provide relocation assistance to Forest View mobile home residents

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Residents of the Forest View mobile home park will receive $15,750 in financial assistance from the city of Iowa City to relocate to new housing. The Iowa City City Council approved the payments...

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague speaks with city attorney Eric Goers and city manager Geoff Fruin before an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City City Council gives $1.5 million to Johnson County Direct Assistance Program

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Additional Johnson County residents will receive checks from the Johnson County Direct Assistance Program after the Iowa City City Council transferred $1.5 million to the fund. The program’s money...

Luis Hernandez and Yolanda Amaya, owners of the new Salvadoran restaurant, pose for a portrait in their soon-to-be-opened restaurant on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Mesa Pizza owners to open Salvadoran restaurant Mesa 503 in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, News Reporter April 19, 2022

The owners of Mesa Pizza are opening a new Salvadoran restaurant in Iowa City next month. Mesa 503 is set to open in early May on Muscatine Avenue. Yolanda Amaya, co-owner of Mesa 503, told The...

Passengers exit from the Iowa City bus to the bus stop at The Quarters apartment complex in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Cambus, Iowa City, Coralville drop mask mandates on public transportation

Kate Perez and Eleanor Hildebrandt April 19, 2022

Masks will no longer be required on Iowa City and Coralville public transit and the University of Iowa’s Cambus vehicles after a federal judge struck down the nationwide mask mandate for public transit...