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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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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...

Jason Havel discusses Iowa City's proposal to build wider lanes for safety purposes on Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2015. Havel is an engineer for the city of Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

City mulls road diets

September 10, 2015

Ongoing road diet plans receives substantial support to help decrease the number of traffic collisions in Iowa City. By Anis Shakirah Mohd Muslimin [email protected] Although it may...

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

August 31, 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...

Soul of Iowa City

Soul of Iowa City

August 27, 2015

By Claire Dietz [email protected] Soul Fest When: Friday-Saturday Where: Downtown Admission: Free Walking into Loyce Arthur’s studio in the Theater Building, one is immediately greeted by...

Basta participates in the 9th Annual Taste of Iowa City on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. A Taste of Iowa City is sponsored by MidWestOne Bank and focuses on celebrating the culinary diversity of Downtown and Northside restaurants with sample portions from more than 40 menus. (The daily Iowan/McCall Radavich)

The ‘Taste’ that keeps on giving

August 27, 2015

By Justus Flair [email protected] Magda Davis doesn’t know where she’s been all these years. “I can’t believe I’ve been in town for years and never been here,” the Iowa City resident...

A crowd is shown outside Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe in Iowa City Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Z'Mariks among other restaurants  participated by offering samples of dishes in exchange for tickets that were purchased at separate booths. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Tasting Iowa City

August 26, 2015

Central Iowa City will welcome more than 40 vendors on its streets from 4-8 p.m. today for the ninth-annual Taste of Iowa City. The event, strategically held just as new students flood the city, is designed...

A homeless man holds up a sign as two students pass by Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Work for a new homeless shelter has been underway to help keep the homeless safe from the harsh weather. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Officials search for winter shelter

August 25, 2015

Shelter House searches for temporary winter housing to aid Iowa City’s homeless. By KayLynn Harris [email protected] With fall and winter fast approaching, a location for a temporary winter...

Flowing into sculpture

Flowing into sculpture

Allie Biscupski, [email protected] August 4, 2015

As picturesque as a coral reef, Elizabeth Shriver’s art, displayed in the Chait Galleries, 218 E. Washington St., aims to pay homage to the free-flowing structures of nature. “I’m trying to achieve...