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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

RVAP director Adam Robinson speaks during a UISG town hall meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2017. During the meeting attendees discussed issues relating to sexual assault and available resources on campus and in the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Third UISG town hall discusses sexual assault

December 7, 2017

Increased education and awareness dominated town-hall conversation on sexual assault. By Sarah Watson [email protected] A diverse group of campus advocates attended University of Iowa Student...

Houses in the College Green Neighborhood are seen on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

City Council passes new housing amendments

December 6, 2017
The City Council passed amendments that could affect the supply of rental housing in neighborhoods near the University of Iowa campus.
Iowa City city councilors listen during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City meets Park Master Plan goals

Madison Purvis, [email protected] December 6, 2017

An Iowa City family was recognized for helping the community achieve an important goal at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The goal was to make sure that every child has the opportunity to learn...

Mayors Ron Corbett of Cedar Rapids, Quentin Hart of Waterloo, Paul Soglin of Madison, Wisconsin, and Jim Throgmorton of Iowa City speak during a panel at Film Scene in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The mayors addressed issues including housing, transportation, and job creation and how their cities have worked to meet the needs of their residents. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa mayors describe issues facing their cities

December 4, 2017

The mayors of Iowa City, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Madison, Wisconsin, gathered on Dec. 1 for a panel discussion about what it’s like to govern their respective cities. By Paige Schlichte [email protected] Mayors...

School board members speak during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

School Board accelerates some construction

Molly Hunter, [email protected] November 29, 2017

The Iowa City School Board approved acceleration for some of the district’s planned construction projects on Tuesday evening. The original motion the board voted on was a full accelerated version of...

A protester "dies" during a protest against the American Health Care Act on the Pentacrest on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The protest featured several speakers and a "die-in." (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

ACA application assistance comes to Johnson County

November 29, 2017

Two local organizations have teamed up to provide Johnson County residents with Affordable Care Act navigation services. By Emily Wangen [email protected] With budget cuts eliminating Affordable...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with members of the media during the third annual Joni Ernst Roast and Ride fundraiser event at Big Barn Harley Davidson in Des Moines on Saturday, June, 3, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Putting an end to sexual violence: What’s next?

November 29, 2017

Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley reintroduced Senate legislation that would require sexual-assault-prevention training for all Senate employees. Ernst has also introduced legislation allowing military...