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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 car is seen parked in a bike lane on North Clinton Street in Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council cracks down on parking in bike lanes

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Iowa City is cracking down on parking in bike lanes, which the city says will increase safety for cyclists, vehicles, and pedestrians on the street. The Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance...

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City Senior Center renovation over budget

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 19, 2022

A planned renovation of the Iowa City Senior Center is over budget. The Iowa City City Council will not provide additional money out of the city’s budget to renovate the Senior Center, but will...

President of the Tenant's Association Margarita Rodriguez speaks about the Forest View relocation plan at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City to provide relocation assistance to Forest View mobile home residents

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Residents of the Forest View mobile home park will receive $15,750 in financial assistance from the city of Iowa City to relocate to new housing. The Iowa City City Council approved the payments...

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague speaks with city attorney Eric Goers and city manager Geoff Fruin before an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Iowa City City Council gives $1.5 million to Johnson County Direct Assistance Program

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 19, 2022

Additional Johnson County residents will receive checks from the Johnson County Direct Assistance Program after the Iowa City City Council transferred $1.5 million to the fund. The program’s money...

The prairie in Mayflower Park in Iowa City is seen on Monday, April 18, 2022.

New Terrell Mill Park prairie to contribute to Iowa City climate goals

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter April 18, 2022

A new prairie in Terrell Mill Park off Dubuque Street features plants native to Iowa as part of a city-wide effort to reduce carbon emissions. Across the street from Mayflower Residence Hall, the...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Iowa City City Council to vote on $1.5 million transfer to Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Fund

Cooper Worth, News Reporter April 13, 2022

The Iowa City City Council will vote on a transfer of $1.5 million from its American Rescue Plan Act funding to Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Program next week. The Direct Assistance Program...

Water softeners in the Iowa City water treatment facility remove turbidity and calcium hardness from the water on Tuesday, April 12 2022. As clean water comes to the top it is sent to filters and the turbidity and calcium hardness are sent to waste lagoons.

Forever chemicals found in water supply of 12 Iowa cities, not detected in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, News Reporter April 12, 2022

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” were detected in the water supply of 12 Iowa cities, not including Iowa City, according to the latest details of a...

An Iowa City firetruck is seen in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department responds to structure fire

Lillian Poulsen, Senior Reporter April 11, 2022

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday and discovered a fire in the end unit of a two-story multi-unit condominium complex. The fire occurred at 4462 Preston Lane...

The Coralville City Hall is seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Iowa ACLU calls on Coralville to repeal panhandling ordinance

Lillian Poulsen, Senior Reporter April 6, 2022

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is urging Coralville and three other Iowa cities to repeal panhandling ordinances for violating free speech rights. The organization called the ordinances...

Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin speaks at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

City Council still unsure on Forest View financial assistance parameters

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Iowa City City Councilors are still unsure over how to best financially assist the residents of the Forest View mobile home park in moving on Tuesday. The council moved closer to determining how...

The playground by the Iowa City Public Library is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus.

Construction company approved for new Iowa City Ped Mall playground

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado April 5, 2022

The Pedestrian Mall playground will be torn down and rebuilt with more modern, widely available parts this summer by Woodruff Construction at a cost of $227,250. The Iowa City City Council chose...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Teauge gave his State of the City address, the city council heard concerns from the Center of Worker Justice, and the city council discussed meeting protocols.

Iowa City’s North Dubuque Street, Eastwood and Southlawn Drives to see major improvements

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Several of Iowa City’s main roads are slated for major reconstruction, with some projects starting as soon as late summer and early fall. North Dubuque Street between Iowa Avenue and Washington...