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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

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...

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....

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...

Local government Union workers Megan Vollenweider and Quintin Bryant stand in front of City Hall in Iowa City Iowa on Monday, Oct. 9th, 2023.

Iowa City union workers ask for wage increase

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 11, 2023

When Shaun Daly came to work for the City of Iowa City 16 years ago, he willingly took a pay cut because of how great the benefits were for city employees. Now, with inflation so high, Daly said...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Iowa City officials propose code changes to increase housing affordability

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

Iowa City officials are considering and seeking public input on changes to Iowa City zoning codes to improve housing choice, supply, and affordability this fall.  The Iowa City City Council will...

Mazahir Salih poses for a portrait in her office at the Center for Worker Justice in Iowa City Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Former councilor Mazahir Salih running for IC City Council seat

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

Mazahir Salih announced she will try to make a return to the Iowa City City Council in this year’s election. Salih previously served a full term on the city council from 2018-21 and was elected...

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Incoming councilors study city issues

December 1, 2015

By Austin Petroski [email protected] Incumbent and newly elected Iowa City city councilors met Monday to discuss future plans for the city. Jeff Schott, director of the University of Iowa Institute...

Iowa City City Council election results

Iowa City City Council election results

November 3, 2015

8:45 p.m. The progressive "Core Four" coalition has won the Iowa City City Council election. Jim Throgmorton and Rockne Cole take the two available at large seats, defeating Tim Conroy and incumbent...

The FilmScene rooftop sits vacant on a cloudy Monday, June 15, 2015. FilmScene recently celebrated the one year anniversary of the rooftop's opening. (The Daily Iowan/Mikaela Parrick)

Rooftop service passes second test

September 2, 2015

By Anders Frieberg [email protected] The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night to allow a third consideration of rooftop service areas at downtown businesses. The new ordinance...

Council ponders Riverfront Crossings Housing

Council ponders Riverfront Crossings Housing

September 2, 2015

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday discussed housing developments in the Riverfront Crossings District. The city’s policy, which requires a percentage of housing be set aside for low-income residents,...

8 aim for council spots

8 aim for council spots

September 1, 2015

Eight candidates seek to fill 4 spots on the Iowa City City Council. By Jake Slobe [email protected] The filing period to become a candidate for the Iowa City City Council ended Aug. 27, leaving...