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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 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...

City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on  Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City City Council considers approving amateur boxing match in liquor establishments after decade

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 24, 2023

After over a decade of being prohibited, Iowa City may allow an amateur boxing match at the Graduate Hotel following the Iowa City City Council’s approval of an amendment to a city ordinance that...

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn brings fresh perspective

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Former Iowa House candidate Andrew Dunn took a seat at the table last week with the Iowa City City Council in City Hall as its newest councilor. Dunn will serve for the remainder of former Councilor...

Johnson County Board of Supervisor Chairwoman Lisa Green-Douglass votes on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Lisa Green-Douglass elected Johnson County Board of Supervisors chair

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter January 17, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors elected Supervisor Lisa Green-Douglass as chair and Rod Sullivan as vice chair Jan. 3 for 2023. This will be Green-Douglass’ second time as chair, having...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague looks at a laptop during a Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City City Council appoints Andrew Dunn as councilor

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 10, 2023

The Iowa City City Council appointed Andrew Dunn on Tuesday night to fill the vacancy left by former councilor Janice Weiner, who resigned in November following her victory in the Iowa Senate. Dunn,...