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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

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...

A pair of deer stand along the riverbank of the Iowa River north of Iowa City on June 11, 2019.

Iowa City Deer Friends file petition asking for stay of upcoming deer bow hunt

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 26, 2020

The Iowa City Deer Friends are taking legal action against the City of Iowa City, filing a petition on Thursday asking for a stay of the upcoming fall bowhunt meant to cull deer as a part of Iowa City’s...

Des Moines citizen Gary Leffler leads the Back the Blue march from his tractor on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

“Back the Blue” demonstrators encourage increasing law enforcement funds

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 25, 2020

A “Back the Blue” march hosted by Turning Point USA was held Friday in an effort to show support for police officers amid Black Lives Matter protests and vigils in Iowa City. The march started...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County to change namesake after UI alum Lulu Merle Johnson

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 23, 2020

Johnson County will have its namesake changed to honor Lulu Merle Johnson, an alum of the University of Iowa and the second Black woman in the U.S. to earn a doctorate in history. The Board of...

David Selmer, a member of the Iowa City Community Police Review Board, speaks during a community forum on Monday, Sept.21, 2020.

Residents look to expand authority of Iowa City Community Police Review Board

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 22, 2020

During Monday’s annual Iowa City Community Police Review Board forum, community members had the chance to ask questions, give suggestions, and recount their perceptions of Iowa City’s police department...

The site of the new location 1200 South Riverside Dr. for Iowa City recycle bins. As seen on Tuesday Sept.15, 2020.

North Dodge Hy-vee recycling drop off center moving to Riverside Drive

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 17, 2020

The Iowa City Recycling Center will move to a city-owned location on Sept. 21, causing mixed community feelings about the change in distance. The center, previously located on Dodge Street and owned...