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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

The Iowa City School District sign is seen off of North Dodge Street on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa City schools allowed to start class completely remote

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter August 27, 2020

After Johnson County experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state granted permission to the Iowa City Community School District to move to all-virtual classroom instruction after initially denying...

A map depicting housing segregation in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.

UI faculty and student-led project maps history of segregation in Johnson County

Mary Hartel, News Reporter August 26, 2020

Racist restrictions on property — both formal and informal — were common practices in the first half of the 20th century, including in Iowa City. During the last semester, University of Iowa Professor...

Fallen tree limbs are seen in the green space in front of downtown on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. With wind gusts around 80 mph, the derecho ­--a widespread wind damage event produced by severe thunderstorms-- hit Iowa City in the afternoon causing tree damage and power outages.

Johnson County to assess costs for tree replacements after derecho

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter August 26, 2020

When hurricane-level winds hit Iowa many Johnson County families felt as if their lives, along with their trees, were “uprooted”. After the Aug. 10 storm, streets in the area were lined with limbs,...

The trailhead looking south on Longfellow Nature Trail, 1401 Sheridan Ave. As seen on Aug 25, 2020

Iowa City community leaders suggest renaming local park after Pulitzer Prize winner

Brian Grace, News Reporter August 25, 2020

In recent letters addressed to the Iowa City City Council, community leaders suggested renaming a local park after James Alan McPherson, a professor at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and the first ever...

Candidates for Iowa City's next Police Chief had the opportunity to speak to community members during a public forum at Mercer Park on Monday, August 24 in Iowa City. Each candidate had 5-10 minutes to address the crowd and then had the opportunity to go around and speak with community members directly. As the forum neared its end, community members continued to socialize and discuss the events of the forum.

IC Police Chief candidates speak at community forum to address concerns

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter August 25, 2020

In the midst of protests calling for reformation of the Iowa City Police department, the Iowa City city government is currently in the process of selecting a new Chief of Police after former Chief...

The Iowa City Shelter House is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Moratorium on eviction ends, Iowa City nonprofits seek to provide assistance to local renters

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 5, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has not created a housing crisis, but it has deepened existing inequalities and created more urgency around housing problems, said Sara Barron, executive director of the Johnson...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Violation of Johnson County mask mandate to be punishable by simple misdemeanor

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor August 5, 2020

Johnson County’s mask mandate is set to become enforceable and will be punishable by a simple misdemeanor. Johnson County’s Board of Supervisors signaled in a work session Wednesday that they...

The entrance gate for the path leading to Becky's Mindful Kitchen, located one floor below the main level in a family residence, is seen on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Solon, IA.

Becky’s Mindful Kitchen provides instruction for quarantine cooking

Ning Guo, News Reporter July 27, 2020

Becky Schmooke, owner of Becky’s Mindful Kitchen, believes the best way to learn how to cook is to be creative under the guidance of recipes. Her culinary school in Johnson County has begun to cater...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors implements unenforceable county-wide mask mandate

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 23, 2020

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to implement a county-wide mask mandate at a meeting Thursday morning, though the order is not enforceable by criminal or civil punishment. Iowa City...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors repeals gun ban in public buildings

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 23, 2020

Guns are allowed in county buildings in Johnson County for the first time in nine years. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors reluctantly rolled back a 2011 policy prohibiting firearms in public...

The entrance to Shelter House is seen on Wednesday, July 15 2020 in Iowa City.

12-year-old walks 115,000 steps to raise $5,000 for Shelter House

Cole Krutzfield, News Reporter July 22, 2020

Jack Jensen-Fitzpatrick, the 12-year-old son of Iowa Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Jan Jensen, completed a 115,000-step walk on July 18 to raise money for Shelter House, a non-profit organization...

Different ways to beat the heat at Fairmeadows Park splash pad , 2500 Miami Dr.As seen on  July 10, 2020.

Iowa City opens splash pads, Coralville opens pools despite potential COVID-19 concerns

Cole Krutzfield, News Reporter July 14, 2020

Locals are looking for a way to cool off as temperatures rise this summer. Despite concerns surrounding COVID-19, Iowa City splash pads and Coralville pools have opened. Iowa City has kept its splash...