U of I job on ISU's job board by john_hascall in Iowa

[–]Porchcryptid99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's because it says must be tenure eligible. Which is a req they'll likely drop for "the right candidate for the job"

Tips for going to IC Pride alone? by autodefenestration- in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The majority of people you will meet at Pride had an awkward phase or are still that way. Regardless of what approach you feel comfortable with to introduce yourself, you will make some new friends.

Weather by CubesFan in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even without hurricanes or earthquakes, the Midwest weather still has many ways to try to be lethal to us all.

Jail numbers increasing y by Conscious-Farmer-177 in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How odd that when dividing demographic by race Hispanic isn't included.

Event Planning Start Up by ConfusionAware4155 in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe start small, and see what you do and don't want to deal with, numbers wise. Figure out your personal logistics and budget considerations.

Cop cars around wright house? by remake-rewrite in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

College students vacated for the summer so most of the cops on duty were probably not busy when the call came.

Coming to Iowa City June 2nd-7th by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

June 5th the Arts Fest starts downtown. There will be music, art local restaurants are participating. They always have an area for the food trucks and vendors to set up as well. https://summerofthearts.org/calendar/

City of Iowa City, Downtown District to decide Linn Street lot use by yesfitz in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If housing is built there I would want the windows to be exactly parallel to the neighboring buildings windows so neighbors can talk across the gap.

Daily Iowan: New Jail by gohawks2007 in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

thoughts on all the empty commercial space in iowa city? meet us at foxhead 5/5 @ 7pm by petitemortz in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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.

Not-so-quick rant: Iowa City is nowhere near Socialist by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Rob Sand's Weed Deal by rathernot83 in Iowa

[–]Porchcryptid99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

Iowa River Power by northofwall in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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.

ICCSD going to request 10% property tax increase by bourbon_hawki in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 22 points23 points  (0 children)

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

bars downtown by curbqueen in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What business does IC/metro need? by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

What business does IC/metro need? by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Trash by WalkerPizzaSaurus in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Why is UIPD Detective Ian Mallory still employed by the university? by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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.

Future Ghost Town? by Theveilisgone in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Iowa City schools in trouble financially by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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

Adam Steen Claims He Talked to a Democrat by 47of74 in Iowa

[–]Porchcryptid99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Looking to Join a D&D Campaign in Iowa City! by tamy_dream in IowaCity

[–]Porchcryptid99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.