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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

Construction on Iowa Ave. and Dubuque St. is seen in downtown Iowa City on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Dubuque Street officially open to cars, pedestrians

Isabelle Foland, News Editor August 30, 2024

Dubuque Street is now open to cars and pedestrians, just in time for the first home football game of the season. The portion of the street from Washington Street to Iowa Avenue has been closed since...

Attendees of an Iowa City Community School District Meeting document the proceedings on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

Iowa City school district votes to demolish former Hills Elementary School building

Madison Schuler, News Reporter August 27, 2024

Former Hills Elementary School will be demolished in the coming months after the project received approval from the Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors.   In a unanimous vote,...

Construction to Dubuque Street is seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2024.  Business owners on Dubuque street reported lower earnings after construction began.

Dubuque Street businesses stand strong through taxing reconstruction project

Evan Watson, News Reporter August 27, 2024

The $3.75 million Dubuque Street reconstruction project is expected to be completed by Sept. 20 after over five months of work has impacted businesses on the street. Business owners are reporting decreased...

The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.

Iowa City begins use of automated license plate cameras in parking ramps

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor August 27, 2024

Parking garages across Iowa City will start using automated license plate cameras after the Iowa City City Council changed a rule that had banned the technology. The change has raised privacy concerns...

A deer is seen in Hickory Hill Park on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

Iowa City prepares for urban bow hunt season with new management plan

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter August 27, 2024

As summer winds down and fall begins in Johnson County, Iowa City officials are preparing for this year’s urban bow hunt — the first since the city created its new deer management plan in hopes...

HUD Assistant Secretary Administrator Elizabeth de León Bhargava, Mayor Bruce Teague, and staff pose with the ceremonial check during a HUD Pro Housing grant press release held in Emma Harvat Hall in Iowa City Hall on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Iowa City awarded $3.75 million Housing and Urban Development grant for affordable housing

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter June 27, 2024

Iowa City was awarded a $3.75 million grant to expand affordable housing efforts from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant on Wednesday.  The...

Mayor At-Large Bruce Teague shakes a hand during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

$2 million to JoCo neighborhood centers for family resource, child care centers

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will receive $2 million to help acquire and renovate two buildings to serve as a family resource center and early childhood center. Iowa City City Council...

Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

New commissioner appointed to IC Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

Lubna Mohamed will fill former Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner Marie Krebs’ position after being appointed in a unanimous vote on Tuesday by the Iowa City City Council. A total of...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale.

Iowa City to pause new tobacco permits to study impact on public health

Jack Moore, News Editor May 7, 2024

The Iowa City City Council issued a moratorium, or temporary suspension, of new retail tobacco licenses until Jan. 1, 2025, to complete a study on how to best mitigate nicotine and tobacco’s effects...

An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Iowa City police seeks new officers in hopes to reach full staffing levels

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 30, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department is actively seeking new applicants to reach full staffing levels. Officials say the department experienced staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and a national decline in...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

JoCo survey shows immigrants face barriers to find vaccine access

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 29, 2024

Marginalized populations in Johnson County lack access to free COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a recent countywide survey. The survey found that immigrants living in Johnson County experience several...

The Johnson County Jail is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Johnson County totals $15.8 million to house inmates in other counties since 2003

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 28, 2024

The cost of housing Johnson County inmates in other county jails continues to rise as the county pursues efforts to restore its current jail or even construct a new facility. A report published by the...