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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

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City Council moves on rent abatement

September 5, 2017

Emergency situations in rental properties can lead to rent being abated. One of the 15 steps in the Affordable Housing Action Plan was presented at a City Council meeting Tuesday night dealing with rent...

The Jefferson Building on Washington Street is seen during Jazz Fest on Sunday, July 2.

SHOUT has success in increasing downtown safety

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] September 5, 2017

The Department of Public Safety’s Students Helping Out, or SHOUT, program is entering its third week of operation, and so far, has been successful. The program uses trained student ambassadors as a...

The city Director of Neighborhood and Development Services Doug Boothroy stands outside City Hall on Wednesday. Boothroy will have worked in public service for nearly 42 years on the date of his retirement, Sept. 11. He plans to travel and spend more time with his family. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

City official Doug Boothroy calls it quits after 40 years

August 31, 2017

By Sarah Watson [email protected] Doug Boothroy, the Neighborhood and Development Services coordinator of Iowa City, will retire from the position after more than 40 years of service. Boothroy’s...

Ed Bornstein/The Daily Iowan

Supervisors ponder road plans

April 7, 2017

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed its five-year construction program on April 6.Mike Carberry, the supervisors’ vice chairman, said the county will focus on road construction over the...

County earmarks funds for child welfare program

County earmarks funds for child welfare program

March 30, 2017

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] Although Johnson County ranks 93rd in Iowa when it comes to child abuse and neglect rates, county officials continue to fight the issue by offering funds...

Pedestrians cross Clinton Street and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2016.

County backs supporting immigrants

March 22, 2017

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] When Johnson County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Mike Carberry moved to the county in 1976, he had never met or spoken to anyone who was not white. Raised...

County looks back at Poor Farm

County looks back at Poor Farm

March 20, 2017

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] In 19th-century Johnson County, there was a growing need to provide care for the poor and mentally ill. The solution was the Poor Farm and Asylum, which...

County mulls temporarily blocking some roads

County mulls temporarily blocking some roads

March 6, 2017

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] To protect Johnson County roads, the county website has released a statement discussing possible road embargoes, when portions of roads are temporarily...

Pedestrians cross Clinton St. and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday June 27, 2016.

County trains its eyes on bridge project

March 2, 2017

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] Ever since Johnson County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Janelle Rettig was elected seven years ago, she has been interested in sustainability projects...

Residents examine a map during the Johnson County Poor Farm Master Plan on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017, in the Johnson County Health and Human Services building. In 1855, the Poor Farm Area was used as an asylum. (The Daily Iowan/Kenny Sim)

Supervisors mull plans for County Farm

March 2, 2017

 The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a public meeting to discuss the future of the Johnson County Poor Farm Asylum and Historic District. By Madeleine Neal [email protected] The Johnson...

Pedestrians cross Clinton St. and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday June 27, 2016.

Johnson County seeks comprehensive plan

February 8, 2017

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] Johnson County held its first public input session to create a comprehensive plan Tuesday evening at the Lone Tree Community Center. In a press release on...

Ed Bornstein/The Daily Iowan

Johnson County touts accomplishments

October 13, 2016

Board of Supervisors discusses its ‘State of Johnson County’ annual report. By Madeleine Neal [email protected] The Johnson County Board of Supervisors cited a list of awards, accomplishments,...