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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

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during an Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa City is currently developing a plan to address affordable housing.

Iowa City developing five-year plan to address affordable housing

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter September 8, 2024

With over 30,000 University of Iowa students converging on Iowa City every time the summer folds into autumn, housing both long-time residents and students has become an ongoing struggle for the city....

Board Members are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The Iowa City Community School District voted to close Hills Elementary on March 26, 2024.

Iowa City school district discusses plans for former Hills Elementary site

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 8, 2024

After tense discussions between the Iowa City Community School District and the City of Hills over closing Hills Elementary School, both parties are now working together on future plans for the site...

Board Member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice President Molly Abraham are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. ICCSD began a new model for middle school, moving sixth graders to a new building to increase clubs and activities.

The Iowa City Community School District transitions to new middle school model

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 8, 2024

The start of a two-year transition from a junior high to middle school model for the Iowa City Community School District has gone smoothly, according to district officials. Sixth graders were taken...

Volunteers and staff of the Miller-Meeks campaign direct traffic before the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate featuring Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. A small contingent of pro-Palestine protestors demonstrated outside while three activists disrupted the event from inside. Rep. Miller-Meeks will be running against former University of Iowa Law professor Christina Bohannon for Iowa’s first congressional district.

U.S. Rep. Miller-Meeks’ fundraiser met with Pro-Palestine demonstration

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 7, 2024

Chants of "Free Palestine" resounded through the parking lot of Streb Construction in Iowa City as protesters gathered outside U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, fourth annual fundraising...

The University of Iowa's College of Law is seen Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

Iowa Supreme Court hears first case of the year on UI campus

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 6, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court heard its first case of the 2024 session at the University of Iowa College of Law. The case centers around Linn County Auditor Joel Miller’s accusation that the Iowa Secretary...

A worker helps prepare a table of food during a ribbon-cutting event in celebration of Oasis Falafel’s 20-year anniversary in business, sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Owners Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan created Oasis Falafel in the summer of 2004.

Photos: Oasis Falafel Celebrates 20-year anniversary

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist September 5, 2024

Oasis Falafel celebrated its 20-year anniversary of being open for business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees sat on picnic tables on North Linn Street and were able to talk with owners Naftaly...

Oasis employee Marin Irvine makes a pita sandwich after a ribbon-cutting event in celebration of Oasis Falafel’s 20-year anniversary in business, sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Owners Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan created Oasis Falafel in the summer of 2004.

Iowa City’s Oasis Falafel celebrates 20 year anniversary

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 5, 2024

Oasis Falafel, a well-known staple in Iowa City, recently celebrated two decades of bringing authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine to the community. Owners Naftaly Stramer and...

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Iowa City Police investigate stabbing near Burlington Street, Robert A. Lee Recreation Center

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 4, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City Police are currently investigating a stabbing near the Burlington Street Kum & Go that occurred just after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.  University...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Executive Director Guillermo Morales shows the Board the rules concerning employee discipline during a Johnson County work session on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Morales was terminated by a 3 to 2 vote.

Executive director of JoCo Board of Supervisors Office fired

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 4, 2024

Guillermo Morales, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors executive director, was fired from his role by the board after a year in the position for alleged hostile conduct with other county employees...

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI employee found to have diverted almost $1 million to personal bank account

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 4, 2024

A new state audit report reveals a University of Iowa employee diverted nearly $1 million to a personal bank account. The UI is saying it plans to review its conflict of interest policy in light of...

A lock dangles from a fence on the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The city of Iowa City released a request for proposals for the lot on Thursday.

Iowa City begins accepting project proposals for Linn Street redevelopment

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 4, 2024

The Iowa City City Manager’s Office released a request for project proposals to redevelop the empty lot at 21 S. Linn St.  The project began in February when the city asked for public input on...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City City Council votes to lower parking rates

Elijah Exley-Schuman and Liam Halawith September 3, 2024

Iowa City Council members voted 6-1 Tuesday to reduce parking meter rates in downtown Iowa City following backlash from local residents and businesses.  The City Council approved the first consideration...