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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

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...

City manager Geoff Fruin speaks at an Iowa City City Council work session at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Iowa City 2023 financial plan allocates money to transit, street improvements

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Iowa City residents will see future improvements to public transportation and street repairs with funding through Iowa City’s fiscal 2023 financial plan, with the goal to make city transit more environmentally...

Scott Lyon, the new firehouse chief, poses for a portrait in the Fire House Quarters in Iowa City, on Monday, April 4, 2022.

New Iowa City fire chief aims to form connections with Iowa City community

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Scott Lyon, who stepped into his new role as Iowa City’s fire chief on Sunday, is ready to use prior knowledge from working in growing towns to focus on community outreach efforts. Lyon said he...

City councillor Shawn Harmsen speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Iowa City City Council meetings will return to Emma J. Harvat Hall in April

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 22, 2022

The Iowa City City Council meetings will return to council chambers in City Hall as COVID-19 cases decrease in Johnson County. Johnson County Community Health Division Manager Sam Jarvis reported...

City attorney Eric Goercs speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Iowa City City Council unanimously adopts adjusted meeting protocols

Emily Delgado and Ryan Hansen March 22, 2022

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved updated meeting protocols, removing redundancies from the rules and clearly outlining the council’s idea of how its meetings should be conducted, on...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council work session at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Iowa City City Council considering relocation funds for residents of Forest View mobile home park

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 22, 2022

After a 2019 project to build new housing for residents of Forest View mobile home park in Iowa City failed, Iowa City City Council is considering providing payments for residents to move from their...

Contributed photo of Kate Moreland.

Johnson County’s Project Better Together aims to bring the community together

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 22, 2022

The Johnson County Project Better Together 2030 is prioritizing resident input in its current community visioning initiative phase. The goal of the project is to consider how demographic, economic,...