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

Iowa Freedom Riders denied seat on Iowa City City Council for second time

Rachel Schilke and Brian Grace December 1, 2020

The Iowa City City Council signaled their opposition to a recommendation from the Human Rights Commission to allow the Iowa Freedom Riders a seat at the table for discussions related to the city's...

Iowa City’s salt and sand barn ready for use, on Monday Nov. 30, 2020.

Iowa City to use new anti-ice methods on city roads this winter

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter December 1, 2020

Iowa City plans to implement new methods to combat dangerous winter roads this winter. Rather than using solid salt to de-ice the roads, Iowa City’s Streets and Traffic Engineering division now has...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Mediacom to increase rates for cable customers in late December

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 30, 2020

Mediacom will increase rates for cable customers by several dollars per month, including an adjustment for local broadcasting, regional sports, and standard installation of cable equipment. The...

Johnson County holds a virtual meeting for the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Ambulance Service experiencing staffing shortages and increase in potentially delayed service to Johnson County residents

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter November 18, 2020

The Johnson County Ambulance Service has seen an increase in staffing shortages and delayed services over the past three years, according to a report paramedics presented to the Johnson County Board...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

New Iowa City ordinance prohibiting biased policing passed first of three votes by city council

Brian Grace and Rachel Schilke November 17, 2020

Iowa City is taking the steps to codify its commitment to unbiased policing and prohibiting racial profiling. The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously in favor of a new city ordinance that would...

Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St. As seen on Monday June 8, 2020.

Iowa City Police Department reviewed on community policing and response to Black Lives Matter protests

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 16, 2020

The Iowa City Police Department will undergo a voluntary review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies this week, on its response to the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, as...

Left turn squares for bicycles are seen on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa City bolsters bike safety with new road markings

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter November 12, 2020

As part of the implementation of Iowa City’s Bicycle Master Plan, the city began enhancing roadway infrastructure by painting bike lanes, shared lane markings, and the new bike turn boxes. The...

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

Representatives from local government, cities, hospitals, school boards urge Iowans to prepare for rise in cases

Rachel Schilke and Brian Grace November 12, 2020

Representatives from local government, school systems, and hospitals urged Iowans to prepare for a rise in COVID-19 cases and continue to adhere to state and county health and safety guidelines. The...

Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St.As seen on Monday June 8, 2020.

New Iowa City Police Department policy discourages stops for minor traffic violations

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 10, 2020

A new Iowa City Police Department policy will limit when police officers stop residents based only on minor pedestrian/traffic violations that do not pose an immediate threat to public safety. The...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Three incumbent Democrats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors win reelection

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter November 3, 2020

All three incumbent Johnson County Supervisors won reelection on Tuesday with at least 55 percent of the vote, defeating Republican challenger Phil Hemmingway. Rod Sullivan has been on the board...

The Harrison St. parking garage is seen on Thursday,  Oct. 29, 2020 at 175 Harrison St. The garage offers both temporary parking and permit parking.

Iowa City sees significant decrease in revenue from parking in the first quarter

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 2, 2020

Iowa City reported a significant dip in parking revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 because of COVID-19 — a difference of about $600,000 compared to last fiscal year’s first quarter. Iowa...

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center in Downtown Iowa City is seen on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

Iowa City gathering public input on Senior Center facilities plan, building renovations

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 2, 2020

The City of Iowa City is collecting public input on the development of a facilities plan for the city’s Senior Center, including opinions on an Oct. 27 video presentation that outlined possible structural...