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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Johnson County Supervisor Janelle Rettig  listens to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County gets $300,000 grant to enhance safety, security infrastructure during election

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter October 15, 2020

Johnson County will receive a $336,275 grant for election security that has brought lawsuits in two other counties. The grant will come from the nonprofit Center for Tech and Civil Life. The grant...

A crosswalk button is seen at the intersection of Dubuque St. and Foster Rd. on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.

Iowa City, Coralville City Councils reject request to implement automated walk signals

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 11, 2020

Iowa City and Coralville City Councils have rejected a proposal from a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics employee to create automated signals at intersections instead of crosswalk buttons to...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Dustin Liston appointed Iowa City Police Chief unanimously by city council

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 6, 2020

Dustin Liston, a University of Iowa alum and former El Paso Police Department lieutenant, was appointed the new Iowa City Police Chief in a unanimous vote by city council Tuesday night. Liston will...

Marsh and watershed tied to Olde Towne Village, Westbury and Glastonbury St..As seen on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.

Iowa City reaffirms homeowners association is responsible for stormwater management

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 6, 2020

Although the City of Iowa City has reaffirmed its position that the city is not responsible for maintenance of the stormwater management facility located in the Olde Towne Village subdivision, it continues...

Portrait of Hai Huynh

Hai Huynh elected as newest Coralville city councilor

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 30, 2020

Hai Huynh will serve as the newest Coralville city council member, after a special election was held on Tuesday night to select a replacement for Tom Gill, the previous councilor who resigned after...

Elinor Levin, the forum moderator for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, leads the conversation between candidates. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum took place Tuesday night over Facebook live. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates give pitches on steering post-COVID-19 economy

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 29, 2020

Four candidates running for Johnson County Board of Supervisors shared their perspectives on the future of an economy recovering from the effects of COVID-19 on housing and local businesses during...

Multilingual advocate and coordinator Wangui Gathua (far right) spoke out on behalf of NISAA African Family Services at The Community Listening Post in Wetherby Park on September 29,2020.  This Community Listening Post created opportunities for Iowa City residents to talk about police reform and sexual assault.

Fourth community listening post discusses sexual, domestic assault intervention

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 29, 2020

Related: https://dailyiowan.com/2020/09/26/usg-partners-with-city-council-for-listening-post-on-community-policing-and-students/ The fourth community listening post on improving community policing...