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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

A traffic light on the intersection of Koser Avenue and Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Oct. 14, 2024. University Heights is set to install additional traffic cameras along Melrose Avenue.

University Heights forced to halt plans for speed enforcement cameras due to new state regulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 22, 2024

University Heights has had to put plans for speed enforcement cameras on ice because of new state regulations around traffic cameras. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law in May 2024 that required...

A Centennial Park sign is seen at Centennial Park in North Liberty, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. A fundraiser was held at the park in an effort to reach its fundraising goal of $3.5 million for renovations.

Nightmare on Ale Street raises money for North Liberty Centennial Park

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 21, 2024

On one spooky afternoon, the city of North Liberty made progress toward its fundraising goal of $3.5 million as it continues to host community fundraisers for the progress of Centennial Park. To achieve...

Community and council members gather during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Recently, the council granted renovations to improve parks and approved the name of a new park.

New park memorializes forgotten name in Iowa City history

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 16, 2024

In 1920, women across America earned the right to vote after the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. A year later, Iowa City elected its first female mayor: Emma J. Harvat, a name now...

A plot of land on 1002 N Summit Street as seen in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The Iowa City City Council recently approved the $750,000 purchase of 1002 and 1006 N Summit St.

Iowa City purchases empty lots to construct affordable housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Iowa City is in the early stages of constructing around 30 affordable housing units on North Summit Street. Tracy Hightshoe, the city’s director of neighborhood and development services, said...

Photo courtesy of Larry Lynn Gullett's obituary

Former Johnson County Conservation director leaves legacy of Land Back

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Larry Gullett, the longtime Johnson County Conservation director who played a pivotal role in returning seven acres of ancestral land to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, died last month, leaving...

The Burlington Street bridge is seen on Sept. 26. The renovation is expected to cost $30 million.

Burlington Street Bridge to cost $30 million

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter October 8, 2024

The Burlington Street Bridge has sparked discussion for a much-needed replacement that could cost the city and Iowa Department of Transportation up to $30 million. Built in 1915, the concrete bridge...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors chairperson Rod Sullivan speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Sept. 4. Recently, a $1.2 million loan amendment was passed to redirect funds to peace officer equipment and other communication tools for emergency services.

JoCo Board passes $1.2 million loan amendment

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 3, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors amended a loan agreement totaling $1.2 million that will go to supporting peace officer equipment at their meeting Thursday. The board also declared September...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. City Hall will begin renovations and upgrades in October.

Iowa City plans for City Hall structural upgrades

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 2, 2024

Due to a 2023 space evaluation study, the Iowa City City Council recently decided to upgrade the City Hall space. The council discussed plans to upgrade the City Hall in a formal meeting on Sept....

The Iowa City City Hall building is seen on Wednesday, March 2, 2023. The Iowa City Finance Department has received national recognition for its annual budget for 13 consecutive years,

Iowa City’s hidden talent: Crunching numbers and award-winning budgets

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 30, 2024

For the 13th consecutive year, Iowa City’s Finance Department has been awarded the national Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. This award recognizes...

Commissioner Chastity Dillard asks a speaker a question during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The commission is currently preparing for its final report as its four-year term concludes on Dec. 31.

Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission nears end

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 30, 2024

Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission plans to focus on grassroots work as the commission's four-year term is set to conclude on Dec. 31. The commission, known as the TRC, was...

A backhoe is seen west of Tiffin off Highway Six on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. This section of agricultural land is a part of the 56 acres, a part of the Johnson County Future Land Use Amendment.

JoCo Supervisors split on residential growth near Tiffin

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 30, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently voted, 3-1, designating 56 acres of agricultural and wetland preserve for future residential use. Supervisor Lisa Green-Douglass opposed the decision,...

Community members harvest seeds at the Conservation Education Center at Kent Park in Johnson County on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Voulenteers hiked toward the fishing pond led by Johnson County Education Specialist Kristen Marrow. The seeds collected during the harvest will be used for ecosystem restoration projects across Johnson County.

Bringing butterflies and bees back to Johnson County

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 30, 2024

As pollinator habitats continue to decline on the national level, Johnson County Conservation is participating in Project Wingspan — a multi-year initiative by the Pollinator Partnership aimed at...