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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

A grid (left to right) of The Chauncey building, The Plaza Tower apartment building, Starbucks on S Clinton and Burlington St., and 201 E Washington St. in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Units of The Chauncey Condominiums, Moen faces foreclosure

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor April 17, 2025

Marc Moen, an Iowa City businessman known for developing the tallest building downtown, is facing foreclosure on several properties, according to a consent judgment and foreclosure decree submitted...

Attendees gather during Bright Future: Celebration of the Iowa City Public Library at the ICPL on Friday, April 11. The fundraising event featured a silent auction, piano and local band performances, readings, a live raptor, and a session of community singing.

Iowa City Public Library opens after-hours for fundraising event

Isobel Perez, News Reporter April 13, 2025

The Iowa City Public Library Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library fundraising event was hosted Friday by the ICPL Friends Foundation — a foundation that seeks to strengthen and...

Jon Sims gestures to polytab in his workspace at ReUnions commercial brewing facility on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sims used polytab to transfer all three murals onto the walls of ReUnion in downtown Iowa City. Sims is an illustrator and designer for ReUnion Brewery.

Iowa City grant returns art to the public

Isobel Perez, News Reporter April 8, 2025

At the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee’s recent meeting, members discussed the applications of artists who submitted proposals to its Public Art Matching Fund Program, or PAMFP, which provides...

A Big Grove employee works in the taproom at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Local breweries brace for impending tariffs on essential business materials

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter April 8, 2025

During his 2024 presidential election campaign, President Donald Trump emphasized implementing tariffs on foreign items coming into the U.S. if he won. Following his victory, local breweries began...

Pedestrians walk across South Clinton street in front of the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City on March 31, 2025. The University of Iowa plans to purchase the remainder of the Old Capitol Mall in the coming years.

Iowa City’s longtime partnership with the UI

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter April 1, 2025

Since its inception in February 1847, the University of Iowa has been embedded in the heart of Iowa City. The Pentacrest, widely considered the center of the UI campus, backs up against Clinton...

Attendees listen during the Transgender Day Rally at College Green Park in Iowa City on Monday, March 31, 2025. The rally concluded the Corridor Community Action Network’s five days of Trans Day of Visibility activities.

Community members rally for Transgender Day of Visibility

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter March 31, 2025

Activists and Iowa City residents gathered at College Green Park to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Monday evening. There was singing and dancing, along with poem readings and speeches. Mandi...

NutriSport and Smoothie opens in the Pedestrian Mall on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

New NutriSport and Smoothie location comes to campus

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter March 31, 2025

NutriSport and Smoothie, a beverage shop that sells protein shakes and other health beverages, has joined Iowa City’s Old Capitol Town Center. Expected to open in mid-April, the NutriSport team has...

Raygun’s store setup of Pins For Hope merchandise is seen on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Raygun is one of many stores in Iowa City where a purchase from Pins For Hope will go directly to the Hope Foundation donation of food, healthcare, and clothing for Palestinians in need.

Iowa City businesses come together to support Gaza

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 27, 2025

Two months after Iowans celebrated the phased ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel launched a series of aerial attacks that killed 409 people across Gaza and ended the ceasefire during its...

Kelsey Turnis touches up a Keith Haring tattoo on Matt McLaughlin during a tattoo fundraiser for Iowa Trans Mutual Aid at Gray Goat Tattoo in West Branch on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The fundraiser kicked off a series of events for the Trans Day of Visibility across Southeast Iowa that lasts until the 31st.

Local tattoo artists come together to support nonprofit organization

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 25, 2025

In a hot pink room with hair to match, Kelsey Turnis prepared for the day’s flash fundraiser tattoo event. Setting up a tray with her tattoo machine and the necessary materials she’d need for the...

Edith Bouvier Beale perches on a cat tree at Kitty Corner Social Club in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The club has seen cats get quickly adopted after a few days in the building.

Kitty Corner Social Club purrs to life in downtown Iowa City

Sam Peterson, News Reporter March 25, 2025

Kitty Corner Social Club has rapidly gained popularity among cat lovers and socialites in the short time since it opened its doors in Iowa City. Visitors seeking to unwind while interacting with...

Wrestlers pose for portraits before an underground pro-wrestling event at Gabe's in Iowa City on Friday, March 14, 2025. The event featured four matchups between pro-wrestlers from the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy based out of Davenport, Iowa.

Iowa’s Underground returns for another night of wrestling with no ring, no rules

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 23, 2025

Taped up across Iowa City, blue fliers printed with a large skull ominously greeted those who walked by, stirring curiosity as to what it could be advertising. But those familiar with the design knew...

Organizer of Bitchin’ Events Tiara Phillips speaks with Hannah Thomas during book club at The Green House in Iowa City on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Phillips began Bitchin’ Events out of an interest to bring together local residents of Iowa City.

Local woman pursues event planning to strengthen community ties

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter March 11, 2025

Iowa City’s downtown district is home to many businesses and places to gather for college students and locals alike. Bitchin’ Events, a small business launched earlier this year, is bringing a...