Freddy’s fast food restaurant in downtown Iowa City announces permanent closure

The restaurant has a sign on its window announcing the closure and is redirecting customers to a nearby Coralville location.

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor

January 16, 2024

Katie Goodale

Freddy’s is seen in the Old Capital Mall in Iowa City on Feb. 5, 2019.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in the Old Capitol Town Center permanently closed for unannounced reasons.

A sign was posted on the restaurant’s door announcing the closure, thanking the community for its patronage, and directing people to a location nearby in Coralville.

“This location has been closed permanently. We are grateful for the opportunity to have shared our food and Freddy’s Way with you,” the sign read.

The Old Capitol Town Center Freddy’s opened on Feb. 19, 2019, and is the only Iowa City Freddy’s location.

About the Contributors

Jack Moore, News Editor

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Jack Moore is a second-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication. He is from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Along with working at The Daily Iowan, Jack works for the University of Iowa's UI-REACH program as a Resident Assistant. UI-REACH is a program for students with learning, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities intended to provide support to these students throughout their college experience. Additionally, Jack is involved in Iowa City's live music scene as he plays bass for local Iowa City band "Two Canes."

Katie Goodale, Visuals Editor

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Email: [email protected] Katie Goodale is the Projects Assistant Visuals Editor at The Daily Iowan. She is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and creative writing. For the past three years, she has worked as a photojournalist/videographer and as the photo editor for the DI.