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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

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Community members harvest seeds at the Conservation Education Center at Kent Park in Johnson County on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Voulenteers hiked toward the fishing pond led by Johnson County Education Specialist Kristen Marrow. The seeds collected during the harvest will be used for ecosystem restoration projects across Johnson County.

Bringing butterflies and bees back to Johnson County

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 30, 2024

As pollinator habitats continue to decline on the national level, Johnson County Conservation is participating in Project Wingspan — a multi-year initiative by the Pollinator Partnership aimed at...

City Council members meet in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. The City Council is currently discussing potential changes to its four recurring grant programs.

Iowa City discusses changes to recurring grant programs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is discussing ways to improve collaboration and clarity among its four recurring grant programs. At the Sept. 17 work session, Mayor Bruce Teague said there have been...

Photo contributed by Kyle Nicholson

City of Coralville appoints Kyle Nicholson as new police chief

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 25, 2024

Coralville recently swore in a new police chief on Sept. 17 to replace Shane Kron, who served in the role for the past 34 years. Newly elected Kyle Nicholson says he wants to create more peer support...

The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm sign is seen at the entryway of the farm in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The poor farm will undergo construction in the coming weeks.

Johnson County’s Historic Poor Farm, Peak Construction Group work together to further community education

Nic Cazin, News Reporter September 25, 2024

For nearly a decade, Johnson County’s Historic Poor Farm has focused on upgrades to make their site a reliable source of food production, agriculture education, and history education. Now, the...

Mayor Bruce Teague is seen during a City Council meeting at the Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Teague and the Iowa City City Council recently agreed to make Iowa City a sister city.

Iowa City continues proposed overseas sister city discussion

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 22, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is continuing to discuss a proposed sister city partnership, which will expand Iowa City’s connections across the globe. In March, Iowa City joined Sister Cities International,...

An attendee asks about a molecular formation during the Iowa Climate Festival at the Museum of Natural History in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct 15, 2016. There were hands-on experiments at the Climate Science Fair for attendees to interact and learn with.

Iowa City Climate Fest celebrates five years

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 22, 2024

The City of Iowa City is heating up to host the fifth annual Climate Fest, a yearly, week-long event addressing climate change. Following two years of virtual and hybrid Climate Fests due to the COVID-19...

City Hall employees participate in a meeting in the North Liberty City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2024. The structure cost $10 million dollars to construct.

North Liberty City Hall settles into central, permanent location

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 22, 2024

North Liberty City Hall has settled into its new forever home, located in the “hub” of the Johnson County community. In recent memory, the city of North Liberty has had four city halls, North Liberty...

The Iowa City Airport is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Brandt Heating and Air Condition is contracted to install solar panels for the Iowa City municipal airport in the upcoming weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport to install solar arrays

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 19, 2024

The Iowa City Municipal Airport is beginning its solar array installation project after months of planning. The array construction will begin on Monday. The airport received $442,800 in Federal Aviation...

Community members and Johnson County Supervisors meet for the grand re-opening of the Johnson County Administration Building during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024. The members and attendees toured the renovated building.

Board of Supervisors holds grand reopening of Johnson County Administration Building

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 18, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session meeting was called to order Wednesday in the newly renovated Johnson County Administration Building. Chairperson Rod Sullivan enthusiastically oversaw...

Senior Center Coordinator LaTasha Deloach poses for a picture in the Iowa City Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. LaTasha voiced how building a community helps to fight the loss of connection and feelings of loneliness that come with being in a retirement community.

New $40 million retirement community in the works for Tiffin

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter September 18, 2024

A new $40 million retirement community is in the works to accommodate the growing population of Tiffin. Tiffin has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa, and the city has started working...

Iowa City voters vote at the Iowa City Community School District administration building on Dodge Street during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Iowa City residents voted Tuesday for city and school board elections. Seven candidates are vying for four spots on the Iowa City Community School Board. Four seats are available on the Iowa City City Council and two At-Large, one District A, and one District C are also open.

IC Charter Review Commission talks possible changes to election system

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter September 16, 2024

The Iowa City City Council has begun the process of reviewing its charter to determine if there will be any changes dictating how the city operates and is governed. Every ten years, a Charter Review...

A sapling is seen in Court Hill Park on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The Iowa City Forestry Department will plant 500 trees in road medians.

Hundreds of trees to be planted across Iowa City median strips

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 15, 2024

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Forestry staff are rolling up their sleeves to begin planting around 500 trees in median strips, which are the areas of land between sidewalks and roads, in western...