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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.
A Joint Meeting of Johnson County School Districts and Governments is held at the Coralville City Hall on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Two significant items on the agenda include new measures to increase transportation accessibility as well as a new resource and action center for those needing mental health assistance. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Council discusses new center and transportation possibilities

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] • January 23, 2018
The joint entities meeting on Monday discussed plans for a new crisis center and increased transportation for Iowa City.
Voters wait in line outside of the Johnson County Administrative Building on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 in Iowa City. Monday was the last day of early voting before Tuesday's General Election for the 2016 presidential nomination. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Civic engagement goes beyond turning out to vote

Marissa Payne, [email protected] • January 23, 2018
Student leaders and local officials encourage those residing in Johnson County to stay engaged at all levels of politics and turn out at the polls.
Iowa City City Council member Rockne Cole reads a proclamation in support of the University of Iowa’s Theme Semester. This semester’s theme is “Climate of Change.” (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

City Council partners with UI’s semester theme of environmental sustainability

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] • January 17, 2018
The city will pair with the university to dedicate the theme semester to conversations about sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Fireworks are seen inside a Bellino Fireworks tent in the parking lot of the 1st Avenue Hy-Vee in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. State law says consumer fireworks may be sold and used in permitted areas and many be purchased by customers 18 or older. Iowa City Code says fireworks many not be used in city limits with an exception for novelty fireworks, such as sparklers and snakes. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

New regulations coming for fireworks in Iowa City

Tian Liu, [email protected] • December 8, 2017

With Christmas approaching, the second legal period for firework sales in Iowa City will soon begin. Starting Dec. 10, people will be able to buy fireworks again. Despite the sales legalized by the Iowa...

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Iowa City bans cardboard in landfill

December 8, 2017

Starting Jan. 2, Iowa City residents may no longer throw away their cardboard. The Iowa City Landfill will no longer accept cardboard in the trash; it must be recycled at curbside or take to a recycling...

Johnson County plans for crisis-service center

Johnson County plans for crisis-service center

December 7, 2017

Johnson County wants to find ways to help people in mental-health or substance-abuse crises. By Kayli Reese [email protected] Johnson County will open a new service center to improve the treatment...

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