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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

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 residents voted Tuesday for city and school board elections.

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

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2023

Iowa City voters are increasingly turning out for local elections, according to preliminary data from Tuesday’s general election for city council and school board. According to John Deeth, an...

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 and Josh Moe win At-Large Iowa City City Council seats

Liam Halawith and Shreya Reddy November 7, 2023

Iowa City voters chose former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih and newcomer Josh Moe on Tuesday to fill the contested Iowa City City Council At-Large seats. Current District C Councilor Andrew Dunn also...

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

IC City Council removes Eric Harris from Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa City City Council voted Monday to remove Eric Harris as an Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner.  The City of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC,...

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

The City of Iowa City officially adopted a series of amendments to its housing and zoning regulations in an attempt to increase housing supply and affordability. The amendments focus on those goals...

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

City of Iowa City officials are in the process of applying for a $5.6 million federal grant, which would be used to address various barriers to affordable housing in the community. The city has...

The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Council recommends Eric Harris’ removal following recent charges

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 26, 2023

Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, also known as TRC, unanimously recommended the removal of Commissioner Eric Harris on Wednesday, following several charges and an alleged attempt...

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

A recently released city report shows that Iowa City has significantly fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages. The report, which was released in the Sept. 28 Iowa...

Iowa City candidate Pauline Taylor writes notes during a City Council candidate meet and greet at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

IC City Council candidates meet with UI students ahead of Nov. 7 election

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas October 23, 2023

University of Iowa students and five candidates for city council gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Monday night and spoke about topics from housing affordability to student voter turnout. The...

Smoke rolls out of the University of Iowa Power Plant on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

Emergence of renewable, sustainable sources of energy combats rising greenhouse emissions

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 23, 2023

Following the release of the 2023 Iowa Climate Statement and record-breaking temperatures that largely impacted Iowa’s air quality, climate experts stress that working toward using more sustainable...

An electric vehicle charging station is seen in the Dubuque Street Ramp in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Iowa City begins charging users for electric vehicle charging stations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 19, 2023

Iowa City electric vehicle users will now have to start paying a fee to charge their vehicles at the city’s public charging stations. According to a release on the city’s website, the city began...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

IC City Council denounces hate speech and antisemitism in public comments

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 19, 2023

During the public comment period at this week’s Iowa City City Council meeting, several Iowa City residents called in to make comments about the Israel-Hamas war, which gave way to racially charged...

An Iowa City police car arrives after a semi-truck got stuck on the Iowa Avenue bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Iowa City TRC member Eric Harris charged with flight to avoid prosecution and escape from custody

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 18, 2023

Eric Harris, 44, a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, was charged late Sept. 30 with escaping custody and flight to avoid prosecution after being placed on house arrest for previous charges. Harris’s...

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