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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 gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Tensions boil over during county meetings last week

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 11, 2023

Some consider Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ meetings “boring.” Not last week. In a setting normally known for decorum and calm exchanges between officials and the public, the weekly...

Laura Bergus and her supporters wait for the Iowa City Council primary results to come in while waiting at a campaign watch party at the South District Market in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (Jordan Barry/ The Daily Iowan)

Incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor win Iowa City’s District A primary

Isabelle Foland, Roxy Ekberg, and Alejandro Rojas October 10, 2023

Iowa City City Council incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor will be the two candidates on the general election ballot for District A after results from the district’s primary on Tuesday night. Bergus...

Horse and buggies are seen at Stringtown Grocery Store in Kalona, Iowa on Sept. 28, 2023. Members of the Amish community oppose the repavement of a road in Kalona from a chip-seal surface to asphalt because the new road wouldn’t be horse friendly.

Amish residents oppose construction materials to update existing JoCo road

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Despite concerns from the Amish community, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors is moving ahead with a plan to repave a county road outside of Kalona, Iowa. The project will resurface a portion...

Heavy duty machinery being operated on landfill piles at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

Iowa City receives $4 million grant to help expand composting efforts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Iowa City’s composting facility is expanding to address the needs of Iowa City’s growing population. The facility will receive an upgrade in spring 2025 after the city was awarded a $4 million...

Iowa City Council candidate,Tim Borchardt interviewed on Oct. 6, 2023 at Java House in Iowa City.

Candidate Tim Borchardt hopes to bring new viewpoints to IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 8, 2023

Iowa City resident Tim Borchardt is hoping to bring a new, more conservative perspective to the Iowa City City Council if elected in November. Before then, though, Borchardt will face off against...

Nite Ride vehicles are seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Iowa City mental health services added to GuideLink Center

Jack Moore and Julia Rhodes October 5, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Nite Ride service will begin offering rides to the GuideLink Center, located at 300 Southgate Ave. in Iowa City, to help increase access to the mental health and substance...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday Oct. 4 2023.

Johnson County administration building to receive $7.3 million update

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 4, 2023

The Johnson County administration and health and human services buildings are scheduled to undergo major upgrades to create a safer and more efficient environment.  Updates include fire suppression...

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

IC Senior Center to undergo $2.6 million in external repairs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Senior Center will receive around $2.6 million in exterior repairs in the coming years. The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the project manual and cost estimate for the...

The Emma Goldman Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Emma Goldman Clinic granted Iowa City Historic Landmark status

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The building of the original Emma Goldman Clinic was approved to become a historic landmark during Tuesday’s Iowa City City Council meeting. The council unanimously voted to approve the property...

The Shelter House of Iowa City is seen on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Shelter House is located at 429 Southgate Ave.

Iowa City City Council approves $100,000 to fund winter shelter

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Council approved a $100,00 financial contribution to Shelter House, a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness, to add an additional winter shelter during the coldest months...

City council candidate Mandi Remington poses for a portrait in Fairmeadow Park in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Mandi Remington running for IC City Council, advocates for affordable housing and child care

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor October 2, 2023

Mandi Remington, a local activist in the Iowa City community, is running for one of the two at-large Iowa City City Council seats ahead of the election on Nov. 7. Remington said in an Interview...

Long-time Iowa City resident Rob Dietrich poses for a portrait at the corner of Washington Street and Linn Street on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Dietrich is rallying for the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street to be turned into a green space for all ages to appreciate.

IC residents advocate for downtown gathering space in open lot

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Looking out the windows of the Senior Center, Rob Dietrich sees an empty lot surrounded by a chain link fence and full of gravel, chunks of concrete, and weeds.  Something Dietrich also sees while...