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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

The corner of Dubuque and Burlington streets at night on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County pulls up short in physical environment compared to other Iowa counties

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] March 21, 2018
Johnson County has been ranked 83rd of 99 in the state for its physical environment, which includes air pollution, housing problems, and long and lonely commutes to work.
Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Urban-renewal plan to allocate $2 million to affordable housing

March 21, 2018
On Tuesday night the City Council established an urban renewal plan that will fund affordable housing.
Members of Iowa City CIty Council hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

2019 Fiscal Year expected to enhance community

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] March 7, 2018
The proposed budget plan for the 2019 fiscal year presented to City Council on Tuesday promises an “inclusive, just, and sustainable Iowa City”.
Johnson County Aging Specialist Jeff Kellbach poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest on Tuesday Feb.27,2018. (Ashol Aguek/ The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County aging specialist emerges

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] February 28, 2018
Johnson County recently created the new position of Aging Specialist in order to serve as a resource for both older adults and caregivers.
Iowa City residents watch their children as the play on Iowa City's newest playground at Mercer Park in Iowa City,Iowa on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The official opening of the park was declared with a ribbon cutting ceremony. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Park Master plans high bids worry some, but are in good taste

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Park bids are higher than expected, but the city director of Parks and Recreation says that is all for a good reason: to invest for neighborhoods of the present and the future.
Fossils are displayed on a map of Iowa in MacBride Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department is seeking to make the crinoid fossil recognized as Iowa's state fossil. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences urges legislature to make Crinoids Iowa’s state fossil

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] February 22, 2018
The UI Earth and Environmental Sciences Department supports the creation of an Iowa state fossil and suggests the crinoid as the best choice.
Mourners gather at a vigil that was held for the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/TNS)

Thoughts and prayers once again after Parkland shooting. Now what?

Daily Iowan staff, [email protected] February 19, 2018

The conversation over gun rights roars louder than ever following the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Students across the nation, Iowa City included, are demanding action from our country’s political...

Procter and Gamble is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

Iowa City leaders encourage those impacted by the Procter & Gamble job cuts

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Iowa City officials ask the Iowa City community to remain strong in the face of the recent 500 job cuts by Procter & Gamble.
Tipton resident, Cory Harding, fishes with University of Iowa Freshman Peihang Liang, near the Stanley Hydraulics Lab on Riverside Drive on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Liang manages to find time to go fishing 3 or 4 times a week. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

$282 million water quality bill aims to improve quality of surface water

Tian Liu, [email protected] February 5, 2018
Last week, the state Legislature passed an $282 million water-quality bill.
A worker operates a crane at a construction site on Monday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Iowa Municipalities Workers Compensation Association recently recognized Johnson County as No. 1 in the state for workplace safety. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County honored for workplace safety

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] January 31, 2018
Johnson County has been recognized for workplace safety, ranking the best of 79 counties.
Newly presented cardboard dumpsters are seated behind the Three Towers apartment complex at 313 S. Gilbert St. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Iowa City City Council passed a mandate in Nov. 2016 requiring all rental units of four tenants or more to provide recycling services. This resolution will be enforced by the end of 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Recycling to be offered at all apartment buildings by end of this year

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] January 29, 2018

By the end of this year, all multifamily apartments and condominiums in Iowa City with more than four rental units will offer recycling to tenants. The change follows the Iowa City City Council passing...

An attendee listens during the League of Women Voters Legislative Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The event covered budget costs for transportation and education in different Iowa settings. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Local legislators meet with constituents during public forum on education

Christopher Borro, [email protected] January 29, 2018
Seven state senators and representatives met with Iowa City residents on Jan. 27 to talk about issues relating to public education.