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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

Iowa City City Council adopts 2022 budget

Iowa City City Council adopts 2022 budget

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 16, 2021

The Iowa City City Council adopted its budget for the 2022 fiscal year on Tuesday, including a $1 million contribution to affordable housing and an increase of city employees’ minimum wage to $15...

Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan reads the agenda during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors introduces proposed budget for fiscal year 2022

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 16, 2021

Johnson County could see a climb in outstanding debt for the first time in ten years if the fiscal year 2022 budget is approved. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors began the process of discussing...

The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

City councilor proposes temporarily suspending Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 11, 2021

Tensions are continuing to grow between the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Iowa City City Council, after City Councilor Laura Bergus informed commissioners of her proposal to temporarily...

Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter speaks at a protest outside The College Dentistry on Friday, January 29th, 2020. University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students.

Former chair and vice chair resign from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 9, 2021

The former chair and vice chair of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission resigned Monday, becoming the second and third members of the city board to resign after allegations of misconduct...

City of Iowa City Town Hall is seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Facilitator, commissioner resign from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 8, 2021

Following a tumultuous week and change in leadership on Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation commission, commissioner Anthony Currin and newly approved commission facilitator Jesse Case resigned...

Johnson County Supervisor RoyceAnne Porter addresses the crowd on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Supervisor Porter held a victory for Biden party at Mercer Park.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission elects new leadership after chair Royceann Porter resigns

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 5, 2021

Royceann Porter, former chair of Iowa City's Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, resigned from her role as chair Thursday night prior to a planned vote from the commission to remove her from...

Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter speaks at a protest outside The College Dentistry on Friday, January 29th, 2020. University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission to consider removal of Chair Royceann Porter

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 2, 2021

Iowa City’s newly formed Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission will consider a change in leadership this week after multiple members expressed unnamed concerns around current chair Royceann...

University Iowa Associate AD of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Liz Tovar speaks to the Undergraduate Student Government over Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Student government is discussing the Class Pass/Fail legislation being passed tonight.

University of Iowa Student Government resolution to encourage sustainable housing development in Iowa City

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 23, 2021

Prompted by many upscale housing units set to be developed in Iowa City, several members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are currently working on a resolution to advocate...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City to revisit historic preservation guidelines following dispute

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 16, 2021

Iowa City city staff will review city historic preservation guidelines to potentially prevent disputes between homeowners and the Historic Preservation Commission. On Tuesday, the Iowa City City...

A mask sits on the Irving B. Weber statue in front of Van Allen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.   The US has seen a shortage of N95 surgical masks in the recent weeks due to coronavirus. The CDC currently recommends the use of facemarks be reserved for those who are sick or for those who are caring for the sick.

Iowa City mask mandate still in effect despite governor relaxing statewide restrictions

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 6, 2021

Iowa City's mask order will remain in place despite the lifting of several statewide COVID-19 mitigation measures by Gov. Kim Reynolds starting Sunday. The city said in a press release Saturday...

A protester puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protesters attempted to advance on the police line. Several protesters reported that no one in the crowd made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed. This protester sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Protesters question thoroughness of June 3 protest review

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 3, 2021

People who were active in summer protests voiced their discontent Tuesday with an independent review of the incidents of a protest on June 3, when the Iowa City Police Department and Iowa State Patrol...

The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

CommUnity to hire law enforcement liaison, receives city council support

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 3, 2021

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, a local organization providing Iowa City and Johnson County residents with a number of physical and mental health resources, will begin the process of creating...