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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County passes Windham Village plan, despite resident protests

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 9, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to officially create Windham Village during its formal meeting Wednesday evening. The vote comes three months after Windham residents protested...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City working on zero-fare transit system

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Public transit users of Iowa City may see a city-wide zero-fare transit system in a few years. City of Iowa City staff are looking into what it would take to implement a free transit system. Geoff...

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Iowa City to update website, include student resource section

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 27, 2023

The official City of Iowa City website is set to have a new look in next month. Iowa City is updating its government website to improve accessibility and add a new section of student-related resources. The...

The Johnson County Administration building in Iowa City is seen on Jan. 30, 2023.

County exploring program to reduce gun violence with ARPA funds

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 27, 2023

Johnson County could be following Cedar Rapids’ lead by creating a new violence prevention program in the county, with the goal to curb violence locally. Johnson County Board of Supervisors will...

The Iowa City Council listens to speakers during a special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Council approves changes to local parks

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 22, 2023

Renovations are coming soon to some of Iowa City’s public parks. The Iowa City City Council voted 6-0 in approval of considering construction to Kiwanis, Hunter’s Run, Happy Hollow, and Hickory...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County supervisors voice concerns over proposed bills in the Iowa legislature

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 20, 2023

Several Johnson County Supervisors are concerned about bills in the Iowa Legislature that would affect county board elections, local option sales taxes, and LGBTQ+ rights. Senate File 181, one of the...

Chairperson Lisa Green-Douglass listens to speakers at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Proposed salary increases for elected officials lowered by Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 15, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a decrease to the proposed salaries for themselves and other elected officials during Wednesday's work session. County supervisors, treasurer,...

President and CEO at MYEP Roger Lusala poses for a portrait on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in his office at MYEP.

Human Rights Commission’s new leadership speaks on future of social justice in Iowa City

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 12, 2023

The newly elected Iowa City Human Rights Commission chair and vice chair are pushing for improvements to affordable housing and grant programs for Iowa City residents and businesses. The Iowa...

The Johnson County Board of Superviosrs meet in the Johnson county Administration Building in Iowa City on Feb. 8, 2023.

Johnson County approves $300,000 in budget reductions for county administration renovations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 9, 2023

Johnson County officials approved multiple reductions to the Health and Human Services, Ambulance and Medical Examiner, and Administration building budget to align with changes to the project.  The...

Supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at  a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County Public Health Clinical Services lacking certain staff after resignations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 1, 2023

Johnson County Public Health Clinical Services is facing staffing shortages in key positions after last year’s resignations and recent illnesses. Roberta Sloat, Clinical Services Manager for Johnson...

In this multiple exposure image, supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at  a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County to have $4.7 million in ARPA funds after program cuts

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter January 25, 2023

Johnson County will now have over $4.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act money to reallocate after it cut funding to certain programs.  The amount was presented by staff during the county’s weekly...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Indigenous parents, students call out Iowa City schools, Iowa City for racism

Kate Perez, News Editor January 25, 2023

Dissatisfaction with the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Iowa City and the Iowa City Community School District has come to light after multiple parents wrote a letter detailing their negative experiences...

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