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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Isabelle Foland

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter

(she/her/hers)

Isabelle Foland is a third-year Journalism and Mass Communication major and Spanish minor. This is her third year working for The Daily Iowan. She has previously worked as a news reporter for the DI and has interned at her hometown paper as well as the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Jan. 15. In November, Reynolds said she would urge state legislators to pursue a law banning cellphones in classrooms.

Eastern Iowa, Johnson County schools evaluate stricter cellphone policies

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 17, 2024
Chastity Dillard addresses the room during a meeting of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission at Iowa City City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

IC City Council turns down Truth and Reconciliation Commission request for extension

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
Cigarettes are seen being placed on the counter at Kum & Go on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Iowa City has a tobacco moratorium in place until January 2025, and discussions regarding further restrictions for tobacco retailers is underway.

Iowa City passes new tobacco retailer location rules, lifts tobacco permit moratorium

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
A CRANDIC rail line is seen in North Liberty, IA on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Johnson County plans to repurpose the existing rail line to create a new option for commuters, including a new stop near the North Liberty food pantry.

Johnson County elected officials discuss three options for future use of CRANDIC line

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 10, 2024
Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission members meeting was held in the Iowa City City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Along with other items, the board addressed the rezoning of a proposed multi-family residential building.

Iowa City to see mix of residential units in Cardinal Heights development

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 4, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during an Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Iowa City explores $9.6 million Court Street reconstruction project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 1, 2024
Renderings contributed by Western Home Independent Living Services, Inc.

New older adult living neighborhood in the works for Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 20, 2024
North Liberty Library director Jennie Garner poses for a portrait at the North Liberty Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

North Liberty Library director wins leadership award from Iowa Library Association

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 20, 2024
Andrew Dunn is sworn in to become a councilor during an Iowa City City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Council to fill vacant seat by special election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 19, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Iowa City one step closer to new rules dictating location of tobacco retailers

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 19, 2024
Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council may dedicate 36 project-based vouchers to be used by the Shelter House if it wins a $7.5 million federal grant. The grant funds would be used to build a supportive housing complex featuring 36 one-bedroom apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Shelter House applying to $7.5 million grant for new housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 18, 2024
Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council has been discussing how it would like to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat.

Here’s how Iowa City can fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 17, 2024
Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Iowa City begins $30 million transit and equipment facility project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 13, 2024
Community members and City Council members gather during a meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The City Council meets on the first and last Tuesday of every month.

Child Care Wage Enhancement Program evaluates future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 13, 2024
The Coralville City Hall is seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Coralville elects to replace recreation center, develops plans for new 110-acre park

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 12, 2024
Bricks taken from the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City are sold at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Iowa City’s Public Works staff won the Iowa Recycling Association Project of the Year Award for repurposing bricks that were taken from the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City. The bricks that were not repurposed can be bought at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Iowa City wins state award for recycling bricks from Pedestrian Mall

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 10, 2024
The One University Place building is seen in University Heights on October 3.

University Heights welcomes familiar face for new city administrator position

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 7, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks at a Wilton Back The Blue Rally at Axe & Oak Whiskey House on Oct. 9. Alongside Miller-Meeks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird spoke on the upcoming election.

Miller-Meeks declares victory in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District before official calls

Isabelle Foland and Mia O’Connor-Walker
November 6, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks to community members during a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

Changes in the works for Iowa City nonprofit grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 4, 2024
Paradise Kratom Capsules are seen in an Iowa City smoke and liquor shop on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City City Council indefinitely defers citywide Kratom ban

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 4, 2024
Andrew Dunn speaks about discrimination against district 8 tenants during the Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023.

IC City Councilor announces resignation at start of 2025

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 29, 2024
South of 6 Executive Director Maurice Davis speaks outside of the South District Market building in Iowa City on Oct. 21. The South of 6 is a nonprofit that supports economic development, infrastructure growth, and community events.

IC economic development nonprofit hires new executive director

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 24, 2024
Christina Bohannan listens to roundtable members during the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Housing Policy Roundtable at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Members of the roundtable discussed local, state, and federal policies surrounding Iowa's affordable housing crisis.

Elected officials, candidates discuss affordable housing at roundtable

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 23, 2024
Construction to Dubuque Street is seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2024. The US Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that all lead pipes must be replaced and logged within the next decade.

Johnson County cities create plans for lead water lines after new EPA regulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 23, 2024

University Heights forced to halt plans for speed enforcement cameras due to new state regulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 22, 2024
The Coralville City Hall is seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Recently, the city of Coralville made it unlawful to block public sidewalks.

Coralville makes blocking sidewalks unlawful

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 15, 2024
A plot of land on 1002 N Summit Street as seen in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The Iowa City City Council recently approved the $750,000 purchase of 1002 and 1006 N Summit St.

Iowa City purchases empty lots to construct affordable housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 14, 2024
Pedestrians walk across the Iowa Ave pedestrian bridge in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Due to cracks and deterioration, the pedestrian bridge will be closed for repairs in the summer of 2025.

Pedestrian bridge to medical campus receiving repairs in summer 2025

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 13, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during an Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. After some changes to the Program for Improving Neighborhoods grant, there has been an increase in the number of applicants. The council allocates $20,000 to the PIN grant each fiscal year, according to T’Shailyn Harrington, Iowa City’s outreach and engagement specialist.

Iowa City sees more applicants for grant program supporting neighborhood engagement

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 10, 2024
Replay Iowa City apartments are seen under construction on Tuesday, Oct. 8. 2024. The luxury apartments will include access to a plethora of amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center, a resort-style pool and spa, a zen hammock garden, an outdoor fire pit, and an outdoor Jumbotron.

New west-side apartment complex hopes to stand out in student housing market

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 9, 2024
Lead Mechanic Drew Boss (right) helps a community member fix a bicycle at the Iowa City Bike Library on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The organization serves as a city resilience hub where individuals can access information and support in the case of an emergency event.

Iowa City prepares for weather-related crises with information and resources

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 7, 2024
City Council members meet in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Iowa City advances new tobacco permit regulations, kratom ban

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 1, 2024
A dancer from Uganda approaches the audience during the first-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Sept. 28, 2024. Over a dozen vendors sold food, jewelry, and clothing from a variety of African countries.

First annual Africa Fest brings together blossoming African community

Isabelle Foland and Charlotte Ericson
October 1, 2024
City Council members meet in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. The City Council is currently discussing potential changes to its four recurring grant programs.

Iowa City discusses changes to recurring grant programs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 26, 2024
A double exposure photograph shows traffic on Highway 6 and a pedestrian traffic light on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City planning pedestrian improvements to Highway 1 and Highway 6 area

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 24, 2024
Staff members hold the DVIP flag at the organization's 45th Anniversary Celebration in Coralville on Sept. 19, 2024. This included a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facilities DVIP is opening thanks to funding from the community.

DVIP celebrates new emergency shelter, 45-year anniversary

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 19, 2024
An Iowa City City Council discussion begins at City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Council members recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month during the meeting.

Downtown parking meter rate decreases to $2.25 per hour

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
September 17, 2024
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Iowa City Community School District receives violent threats via Snapchat post

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
September 11, 2024
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.

IC considers decreasing downtown parking meter rates after community pushback

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
September 3, 2024
The front door of the Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The building recently finished undergoing renovations.

Construction ends in JoCo administration building, employees return

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
September 3, 2024
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
University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson observes a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Female leadership at the UI sees increase over past decade

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 30, 2024
The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

IC City Council approves utility rates, fiscal 2025 budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus tries second attempt to shift funds from police budget

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

IC City Council approves industrial rezoning of former Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 16, 2024
Iowa City residents walk in the rain during day one of the 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival on Friday, June 2.

Severe storms expected to hit Johnson County area Tuesday and Wednesday

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 15, 2024
The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

UI students gain free access to Microsoft AI chat service

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 8, 2024
The RVAP Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. The RVAP Building hosts the new support group Healing Through Art.

UI to dissolve Rape Victim Advocacy Program, lay off staff members

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 4, 2024
Members of the Iowa City City Council hear proposals during a city council special format meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Transgender community members, supporters make demands to IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 2, 2024
Jen and Dawn BarbouRoske make dinner at their home in Iowa City on Monday, April 1, 2024. The two were legally married July 12, 2009, after Iowa legalized same-sex marriage. Previously they had a wedding ceremony on Oct. 12, 1990.

Fifteen years later: Iowa’s evolution of marriage equality

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
April 2, 2024
The Gilbert Street bridge is seen on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert Street bridge replacement project to start April 1

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 31, 2024
Former Iowa State Representative Christina Bohannan speaks at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Bohannan spoke on Iowa’s reproductive health care and answered questions from attendees.

Christina Bohannan hosts roundtable discussion on abortion rights and health care access

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 26, 2024
Iowa City man sentenced for bringing gun into Grant Wood Elementary School

Iowa City man sentenced for bringing gun into Grant Wood Elementary School

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 25, 2024
Commissioners Clifton Johnson and Lauren Merritt listen to a speaker at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Commission event derails into conflict

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 21, 2024
Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Transgender community members, supporters demand action from IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 19, 2024
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Johnson County school districts bounce back from substitute teacher shortages

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 18, 2024
A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside is seen at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions. Officials said the location that the dogs lived in constitutes animal neglect.

Man arrested and charged for animal neglect in Riverside puppy mill

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 6, 2024
The living room on an aprtment at 811 E College St. in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 16, 2024. The property owned by Laura Westemeyer and her husband is a designated historical building and is under the jurisdiciton of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Iowa City landlord voices frustration, confusion with historic preservation code

Isabelle Foland, News Editor
March 4, 2024
The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

DVIP planning to construct rental units in JoCo for domestic violence survivors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 29, 2024
The office building for the International Refugee Committee is seen on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/ The Daily Iowan).

International Rescue Committee opens Iowa City office

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 29, 2024
Members of the Johnson County Democratic Party’s Central Committee meet at Carpenters Local in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 1, 2024. The committee was voting on whether to censure the Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith.

Local officials reflect on aftermath of failed censure of Johnson County attorney

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 27, 2024
MERGE Iowa City is seen on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. MERGE offers a space for networking and coworking in Iowa City.

Iowa City’s MERGE space provides entrepreneur resources, gathering space

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 25, 2024
Mazahir Salih interacts at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

IC Councilor Mazahir Salih advocates for more funding, outreach to immigrant community

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 20, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Johnson County rolls out county-wide free home energy audit program

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 20, 2024
A hawk from the Iowa Raptor Project rests on a handler’s hand during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Four birds killed in fire at Iowa Raptors Project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 19, 2024
District C Councilor Andrew Dunn speaks during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Development group expresses interest in lot between Bluebird Diner, George’s Buffett

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 12, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

ICPD purchases $350,000 in vehicles, looks ahead to next fiscal year budget

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 8, 2024
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988 line increases helpline usage for local mental health crisis services

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 4, 2024
The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Iowa City officials explain ins and outs of zoning codes

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
February 1, 2024
2320 Taylor Dr. is seen next to Wetherby Park in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

Iowa City converting unused southside rental properties to affordable housing, park space

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 31, 2024
The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa City begins process to update comprehensive plan

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 25, 2024
The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

IC Northside Neighborhood Association succeeds in attempt to change city housing code

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 24, 2024
The Iowa City Kirkwood campus is seen on Feb. 17, 2023.

Southside residents fearful of industrial development in old IC Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 23, 2024
Procter and Gamble is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

Iowa City residents voice concerns over proposed industrial development of former Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 17, 2024
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 Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Iowa City’s unionized employees receive bonus, wage increase

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 16, 2024
An attendee is seen wearing a Trump hat during the Iowa caucuses at Clear Creek Elementary School in Oxford, Iowa on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Trump led the precinct with 32 votes.

Trump prevails in rural Johnson County caucus

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
January 15, 2024
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
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
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
Photo contributed by Alexandra Fenton

Former UI student wins BeReal’s ‘Realest Person on Earth’ competition

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 7, 2023
University of Iowa engineering professor Jun Wang stands outside the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 27.

Invention partially developed by UI professor recognized in Time Magazine

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
December 7, 2023
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
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
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
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
Pagliai’s Pizza is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Pagliai’s Pizza building could potentially become historical landmark

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 29, 2023
Children of the Vasquez Saravia family are seen in their home at Cole’s Mobile Home Court in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. 11 adults and 8 kids share the limited living space as well as a single bathroom in the trailer home.

Housing code changes causing division in Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 28, 2023
Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IC City Park stage to receive upgrades to enhance viewer and actor experiences

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 21, 2023
The Iowa City City Council listens to public comment during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Portion of Dubuque Street to be entirely reconstructed next spring

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 21, 2023
Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Mazahir Salih sworn into Iowa City City Council seat early due to state law stipulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 17, 2023
Contributed photo from Rachel Kilburg

Iowa City names a new economic development coordinator

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 9, 2023
Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

Iowa City sees higher voter turnout in Tuesday’s city council general election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 8, 2023
At-Large Iowa City City Council member Laura Bergus addresses her supporters after results project her victory during her watch party at The Green House in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Jordan Barry/ The Daily Iowan)

Laura Bergus beats 8-year Iowa City City Council District A incumbent Pauline Taylor

Isabelle Foland and Roxy Ekberg
November 7, 2023
Attendees arrive at George's in downtown Iowa City during the tenth annual Mark Lebeck bike ride and bar crawl in Iowa City on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023.

Hawkeye fan’s memorial bike ride reaches ten-year anniversary

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 7, 2023
The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

IC City Council passes housing code amendments to help increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
November 7, 2023
Librarian Angela Pilkington reads and dances with babies and toddlers at a “Book Babies” interactive reading activity on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023. The event is every Tuesday in the Public Library’s Storytime Room. Angela Pilkington is a librarian at the Iowa City Public Library who recently won the 2023 Quality Time Award from the Iowa Library Association.

Iowa City librarian wins state award for children’s services contributions

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 31, 2023
Anne Russett, the planning and zoning project manager of Iowa City, poses for a portrait at the Iowa City, City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (Jordan Barry/The Daily Iowan)

City of Iowa City applying for $5.6 million affordable housing grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 31, 2023
Iowa City Community School District students clean up Kinnick Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The cleanup operation at Kinnick is a partnership between the Iowa City Athletics Booster Club and the University of Iowa, where students clean Kinnick Stadium after gameday for athletic booster club funding. Part of the operation includes sweeping trash into the aisles of Kinnick.

Clean up on aisle Kinnick: the messy outcome after game day

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 24, 2023
A pedestrian walks across West Burlington Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. According to a city report, Iowa City has fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages.

Iowa City found to be safer for pedestrians compared to state, national averages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
October 24, 2023
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