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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 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...

One of the locations of new development next to the Xtream Arena is seen on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Coralville looks to expand business in Iowa River Landing area

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 28, 2020

With Coralville’s new 6,800-capacity venue Xtream Arena looking attracting visitors to the Iowa River Landing area, The City of Coralville is currently in the works to expand the number of businesses...

RISE at Riverfront Crossing on Linn St is seen on October 26 2020.

New Riverfront Crossing student apartments will be eight stories tall when fully constructed

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 27, 2020

A proposed new student-oriented apartment complex, set to be constructed in Iowa City’s Riverfront Crossing district, will now be eight stories tall. The Iowa City City Council approved a height...

Chairperson Rod Sullivan reads the agenda during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session meeting that was held online at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.

Board of Supervisors expresses concerns with local option sales tax proposal

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter October 21, 2020

Iowa City is one of the rare cities in the Hawkeye State that doesn’t have a local sales tax, but that might be changing with a proposal brought to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday. The...

Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Iowa City to consider eliminating fares for public transit

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 20, 2020

Various changes could be coming to Iowa City’s public transit system, including an elimination of bus fares, extension of weeknight bus services to midnight, and implementation of Sunday service...

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

Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Economic Development Authority launch program for Iowa residents experiencing financial loss

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 20, 2020

Iowa residents who are behind on their utility bills because of COVID-19 financial strain, can apply for a new state program to catch up. The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance...