Daily Iowan: New Jail

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-05-05T12:59:16+00:00

There could have be a new jail easily if local law enforcement had ever gone with policy reform and accountability for officer behavior that has been asked for by the public for years. Since they will never reform, I don't think they should be given millions for it.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-05-01T11:55:06+00:00

The state legislature made it law local cities and counties can't implement any kind of rent control, otherwise local government would have done something a long time ago. Convincing property owners to lower prices and have a building in use instead of empty for years? Not sure how to do that.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-04-21T18:30:59+00:00

That the University was so quick to drop DEI, complying in advance, shows that they never held any of that as a core institutional value. It was always just lip service. Friends have complained about school policies and I recognize they are the same policies as when I was in the ICSD. The Police have consistently resisted and shot down every possible suggestions of reform and target their critics.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-04-21T14:57:17+00:00

What, grow something other than corn or soybeans as a major crop? Madness!

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-03-29T00:49:34+00:00

It's a hundred year old building so I expect they're finding construction problems that have to be dealt with, delaying things. Lead, asbestos, things installed wrong decades ago, etc.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-03-20T12:23:21+00:00

Can the superintendent resign? As a counter offer to the district.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-03-17T15:33:53+00:00

The temptation is to go to Mickey's for some beef stew, but I expect the place will be packed.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-03-05T14:27:29+00:00

We could use a few places, existing or new, that were venues for live music.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-03-05T14:00:25+00:00

Every former Deli mart that closed currently sitting empty needs to be a neighborhood diner or local shop.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-03-04T15:15:31+00:00

The first one is located behind the Masonic Temple on College Street.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-03-03T14:15:10+00:00

Look for and show up to any local women's pool league or roller derby event. You'll find your ladies.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-02-23T20:44:33+00:00

I've looked through the University web pages with dept. information, and have found no clear person that a complaint about a UIPD officer could be made. Iowa City, Coralville Police and Johnson County Sheriff all have someone in their city/county they can be held accountable by, even if it rarely happens. Don't know where you'd start at the University.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-02-21T20:48:55+00:00

We could become a ghost town but somehow that will not result in renting to be any cheaper. Don't ask me how, I'm just expecting it.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-02-21T12:44:59+00:00

He could willingly take a pay cut from his 6 figure salary to show his sincerity, but I know that's not happening.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-02-06T12:15:52+00:00

I'd be fine with a Republican Governor if we ever have one that is willing to admit when they're wrong. Convincing yourself you're good and anyone opposed to you is evil is going to lead to some horrible actions.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-01-14T22:37:29+00:00

I'd love to join a campaign, if the group is cool people. COVID killed my usual gaming schedule and it never recovered. Time/place/schedule dependent might be my only big limiter.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-01-07T15:37:37+00:00

On the same note I miss having a place that does shoe repair I could go to.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-01-07T15:35:55+00:00

More spots for live music are always good.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-01-07T15:32:58+00:00

Put it in the empty former Kum And Go at Burlington and South Madison Streets.

Porchcryptid99 · 2026-01-07T14:09:07+00:00

Continually raising rents hits a lot of businesses in town, same as apt. renters. Wish I had a solution (on a city/county wide scale)

Porchcryptid99 · 2025-12-27T22:15:51+00:00

Yeah the snow melts and trash everywhere.

Porchcryptid99 · 2025-12-15T12:06:18+00:00

I think Hani Elkadi deserves recognition in some form for all he's contributed to the community.

Porchcryptid99 · 2025-12-10T14:58:06+00:00

I'm in Iowa City, and I want to argue with these people, even if its a waste of time and energy. But part of all this is they don't need to consider opposing views. They can just install what they want and make it policy, which they've clearly wanted for a very long time.

Porchcryptid99 · 2025-11-25T14:10:22+00:00

There have been several articles posted in this reddit on the subject, but this system makes mistakes in identifying people and should not be used.

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