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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 City Council listens to public comment during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Portion of Dubuque Street to be entirely reconstructed next spring

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 21, 2023

A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Washington Street and Iowa Avenue will be entirely reconstructed starting in spring 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2024. The Iowa...

Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Mazahir Salih sworn into Iowa City City Council seat early due to state law stipulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2023

Mazahir Salih, a winner of one of the Iowa City City Council’s at-large seats this month, was sworn into her council seat on Friday instead of in January because of stipulations within the state...

Newly elected President Pro Tem Jayne Finch speaks during an Iowa City Community School District School Board meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Iowa City schools continue to implement restorative justice to discipline students

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 16, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is in the third year of five for its restorative justice program, which aims to address behaviors that might otherwise suspend or punish students. Since its...

"This Book is Gay" at the Braintree Public Library on Wednesday February 15, 2023

IC high school students share concerns on district’s book bans

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Several students from Iowa City High School expressed concerns at the Iowa City Community School District’s school board meeting on Nov. 14 about Iowa legislation that led to the district removing...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

UI to request regent approval to purchase Bettendorf oncology medical practice

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 13, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting the state Board of Regents’ approval to purchase property on behalf of UI Health Care. The property is owned by Farida Rajput, a radiation oncologist, and is located...

Photo contributed by Jack Brooks

Iowa City’s Public Works facility adds new solar array expected to last over 20 years

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 12, 2023

A new solar array was added to the roof of the Iowa City Public Works Facility to create sustainable power for the city building. This array brings the city a step closer to meeting its climate goals,...

Contributed photo from Rachel Kilburg

Iowa City names a new economic development coordinator

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Rachel Kilburg Varley recently started her new position as the Iowa City’s economic development coordinator, where she hopes to find new ways to grow the economy through arts and culture. Kilburg...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

Iowa City sees higher voter turnout in Tuesday’s city council general election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2023

Iowa City voters are increasingly turning out for local elections, according to preliminary data from Tuesday’s general election for city council and school board. According to John Deeth, an...

Kim Painter, recorder for Johnson County, poses for a portrait in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Painter recieved the Rick Graf award from the Iowa City Human Rights Commission for her help legalizing gay marriage in Iowa.

JoCo recorder Kim Painter awarded for LGBTQ+, gay marriage advocacy

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Kim Painter described the topic of gay marriage as “politically volcanic” before it was legalized. Painter, the Johnson County recorder, advocated for the LGBTQ+ community and gay marriage through...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

IC City Council removes Eric Harris from Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa City City Council voted Monday to remove Eric Harris as an Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner.  The City of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC,...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

IC City Council passes housing code amendments to help increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 6, 2023

The City of Iowa City officially adopted a series of amendments to its housing and zoning regulations in an attempt to increase housing supply and affordability. The amendments focus on those goals...

Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at panel during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Treasurer building in Iowa City on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2023.

Eviction filings reach all-time high in Johnson County

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 31, 2023

Eviction filings continue to soar in Johnson County, exceeding last year’s record-high number, and prompting county officials to allocate additional funds to continue eviction diversion services. In...