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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

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...

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

City Council closer to creating commission addressing racial injustice in Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 14, 2020

The Iowa City City Council may reach an agreement to create a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address past and future systemic racial inequalities in Iowa City at Tuesday night’s meeting. Creating...

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

Iowa City extends mask mandate until November

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 14, 2020

The mask mandate for Iowa City has been extended into mid-November, almost two months longer than the original end date.Violation of the order is punishable by a simple misdemeanor. In a press release...

City council member, John Thomas poses for a portrait in from of his home in Iowa City on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020. John along with several other city council members and citizens are in the process of creating a bike advocacy committee to help Iowa City reach "gold" tier in bike friendly cities.

Community member suggests creation of committee to continue supporting cyclists in Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 8, 2020

Iowa City resident Bob Oppliger is advocating for the creation of a bike advocacy committee for Iowa City to more effectively represent the interests of all ranges of cyclists in future city development...

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 Council holds off on taser purchase amid protests against police funding

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 2, 2020

The purchase of new tasers for the Iowa City Police Department, deferred at the last Iowa City City Council meeting, was deferred indefinitely as the council awaits an inventory of ICPD military-grade...

Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

City to contract with outside firm for investigation into June 3 tear gas incident

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 2, 2020

Iowa City will contract with an outside firm for an investigation into the events of June 3, when Iowa State Patrol and Iowa City Police Department officers used tear gas and flash-bangs on peaceful...

Protesters march back to the Old Capitol Building during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

IFR organizers encourage protesters to demand action from officials at third night of protests

Josie Fischels and Claire Benson August 31, 2020

Part of a four-night protest streak to apply pressure to local government officials, Iowa City protesters marched for the third consecutive night ahead of Tuesday’s city council meeting.  Protesters...

Candidates for Iowa City's next Police Chief had the opportunity to speak to community members during a public forum at Mercer Park on Monday, August 24 in Iowa City. Each candidate had 5-10 minutes to address the crowd and then had the opportunity to go around and speak with community members directly. As the forum neared its end, community members continued to socialize and discuss the events of the forum.

IC Police Chief candidates speak at community forum to address concerns

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter August 24, 2020

In the midst of protests calling for reformation of the Iowa City Police department, the Iowa City city government is currently in the process of selecting a new Chief of Police after former Chief...

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

Violation of Johnson County mask mandate to be punishable by simple misdemeanor

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor August 5, 2020

Johnson County’s mask mandate is set to become enforceable and will be punishable by a simple misdemeanor. Johnson County’s Board of Supervisors signaled in a work session Wednesday that they...

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

Johnson County Board of Supervisors repeals gun ban in public buildings

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 23, 2020

Guns are allowed in county buildings in Johnson County for the first time in nine years. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors reluctantly rolled back a 2011 policy prohibiting firearms in public...

The Iowa DOT building is seen on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Iowa one of few states sharing drivers license data with U.S. Census Bureau

Mary Hartel, News Reporter July 21, 2020

Iowa is one of four states currently in an agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau to share driver’s license and identification information. While the Iowa Department of Transportation said the...