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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 Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IC City Council adopts lower height limit for residential buildings in northside

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 16, 2024

The height limit for new single-family and duplex buildings in Iowa City’s northside will now be 27 feet as opposed to 35 feet after a 5-1 city council vote approving the change Tuesday night. These...

Iowa City candidate Mandi Remington poses for a portrait during a City Council candidate meet in greet at Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct, 23, 2023.

Mandi Remington announces run for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 3, 2024

Mandi Remington, an Iowa City local who recently completed an unsuccessful city council run, announced she will now run for a seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in the June 2024 primary...

Community members hold up a Palestinian flag in solidarity during public comment at an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday Dec. 12, 2023.

Iowa City residents request city council issue statement on supporting Palestine

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 12, 2023

The Iowa City City Council chambers were packed with community members on Tuesday who are advocating the council to pass a resolution in support of Palestine and a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The...

Iowa City City Councilors Pauline Taylor and John Thomas pose for a portrait outside of Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Longtime Iowa City city councilors attend their last meeting

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 12, 2023

In 2015, Pauline Taylor and John Thomas celebrated their election to the Iowa City City Council along with councilor Rockne Cole and former mayor Jim Throgmorton. All four of them made up the informal...

As fall and winter weather brings colder days to Iowa City, individuals living outside can be put at risk. Iowa City’s homeless population must navigate a set of difficulties which includes food insecurity, exposure to the elements and often personal traumas and or addiction. Despite the hardship, individuals have become increasingly resourceful and have built community-like networks as well as intricate encampments.

IC Municipal Airport working with Shelter House to help people from October encampment fire

Jack Moore, News Reporter December 12, 2023

After a fire erupted at an encampment where people experiencing homelessness lived on Iowa City Municipal Airport grounds in October, the airport is evicting the individuals and enlisting the help...

Photo contributed by Cory Bonnett

Two Johnson County EMTs retire after 30-plus years

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter December 7, 2023

After over 30 years of service, Johnson County first responders Tom Trump and Cory Bonnett retired in November from the Johnson County Ambulance Service. Trump and Bonnett received their “last calls,”...

The Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Council changes public comment rules after recent offensive comments

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 6, 2023

The Iowa City City Council changed the way its public comment session works in an attempt to abate a trend of offensive and racist comments being made in recent city council meetings. Since Nov....

Andrew Dunn speaks about discrimination against district 8 tenants during the Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023.

Former, future IC city councilor proposes changing city election system

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 5, 2023

Andrew Dunn, former at-large and future District C councilor, has expressed a strong interest in changing the way the election system for the Iowa City City Council works. Dunn wrote in a Nov. 14...

Kale is seen at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

Johnson County supervisors incentivize pesticide reduction

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter December 4, 2023

After a loss in Iowa soil nutrients because of farming practices, Johnson County will implement incentives and tests to improve and protect soil health in the county. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

A Coralville police car is seen in Coralville on Sunday Dec. 3, 2023.

Coralville police traffic stops from 2021-23 show racial disparities in new study

Jack Moore, News Reporter December 3, 2023

New data presented to the Coralville Police Advisory Board suggests racial disparities in Coralville police traffic stops — particularly among African American drivers during the day. The most notable...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa City starting new energy efficiency incentive program to help reach climate goals

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 30, 2023

The City of Iowa City will start a new program on Jan. 1, 2024, that will award a $1,800 grant to builders who meet certain energy efficiency criteria when they construct residential properties. The...

Tracy Jon Sargeant poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 2023. Jon Sargeant is the executive director of the Multicultural Development Center of Iowa.

Iowa City to allocate $4 million in grants to underestimated businesses, nonprofits

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 29, 2023

The City of Iowa City will allocate $4 million in funding to several local businesses and entrepreneurs, specifically to those run by and serving people of color, who have had a difficult time getting...

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