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HARRIS RALLIES REENERGIZED PARTY Following Joe Biden’s exit, Kamala Harris has rallied a more unified Democratic party. Liam Halawith Elections Editor
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris, stepping out from President Joe Biden’s shadow, is now rallying a reenergized Democratic Party after she took the top spot on the Democratic presidential ticket a few weeks ago. Her ascension to the top of the ticket came with a boost in polling for Democrats, showing Harris and former President Donald Trump neck-and-neck nationally where Biden had previously trailed Trump. Harris’ can-
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Passing the torch WNBA legened Maya Moore’s number was retired as fans flocked to watch a new star in action. SPORTS | 1B
Midwestern fashion unites voters and music-lovers Tim Walz and Chappel Roan take Midwest fashion nationwide. 80 HOURS | 1C
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didacy has renewed Democrats’ enthusiasm about the presidential race as the party looks to fend off the former president’s return to the White House. A shift in energy has fueled an influx of fundraising dollars, with Harris raking in $500 million in the month since she took over the ticket, according to Reuters.
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Banding together during reconstuction Dubuque Street businesses strengthen resolve as declining sales persist.
Evan Watson News Reporter
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The $3.75 million Dubuque Street reconstruction project is expected to be completed by Sept. 20 after over five months of work has impacted businesses on the street. Business owners are reporting decreased foot traffic and profits compared to last year. Alin Dumachi, the city’s senior civil engineer overseeing the project, said the work is still anticipated to wrap up in September. Dumachi said the project is the third in a series of 12 that were conceptualized in 2014 to address aesthetic and infrastructure issues across Iowa City. The specific plans for the Dubuque Street reconstruction project were created in January 2022. According to the city’s website, the project began March 11 to address outdated infrastructure underneath the street. The project also prioritizes developments in street utility, including widened sidewalks and improved light fixtures over the street. The city emphasized the Dubuque Street businesses’ needs during the planning process and has achieved its goal of disrupting regular
Isabella Tisdale | The Daily Iowan Construction is seen on Dubuque street in Iowa City on Aug. 23. The construction began in May, and businesses along Dubuque Street have seen a decline in sales since. business hours as little as possible, Dumachi said. Dumachi said city officals had not decided which project it will pursue once Dubuque Street is finished. He added that different projects have different needs, meaning plans for each project can vary. “Despite some bad weather and the six-week delay, we are on track to finish the Dubuque portion of the project by the end of the month,” Dumachi said. Light fixtures will be installed in September once they arrive, he added. Despite businesses seeing reduced sales, business owners are banding together to make it through the rest of the construction. Macy Krall, owner of 223 Baby Co. located at
21 S. Dubuque St., said her overall sales in the last month are down over 65 percent from last year. Krall also told The Daily Iowan her sales were down 40 to 50 percent in July. Krall said the change in the construction fence layout has made it more difficult to access her and others’ businesses. Originally, the fence was arranged so the street was blocked off while the sidewalk remained accessible. Workers recently began laying new sidewalks, making the walkway more difficult to navigate. Wooden boards are needed to cross from the walkway to the businesses’ doors. Krall said she was concerned by the boards because they were not accessible and made it
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IC opens urban bow hunt applications for season The 2024-25 season begins on Sept. 21 with a newly revised plan from city council. Kate Perez Senior Reporter
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As summer winds down and fall begins in Johnson County, Iowa City officials are preparing for this year’s urban bow hunt — the first since the city created its new deer management plan in hopes of controlling the deer population. The newly revised five-year deer management plan was approved by the Iowa City City Council on July 16 and includes multiple management strategies, including non-lethal solutions, urban bow hunting, and sharpshooting, which is planned for 2026 pending approval from the Iowa Natural Resource Commission.
DEER | 2A
Iowa City has seen a positive increase within its deer management population program regarding the number of hunters involved and deer harvested
Infographic by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher | The Daily Iowan Sourced from 2023 - 2024 City of Iowa City Deer Management Annual Report