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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 construction site is seen on Dubuque St. on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Dubuque Street businesses, restaurants affected by road reconstruction

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter March 27, 2024

Downtown Iowa City storefronts on Dubuque Street are experiencing noise, rumbling, increased dust, and a water shutdown but have not noticed a major decline in sales during the first two weeks of a...

The front desk of the Graduate Hotel is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Hilton Hotels recently acquired the Graduate chain.

Hilton to acquire The Graduate Iowa City Hotel, national brand

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 26, 2024

The Graduate Iowa City hotel, along with the rest of the national Graduate brand will likely be franchised by Hilton following the conclusion of a $210 million deal struck by the hotel operator this...

Iowa City Police Department officer Dan Biden shines a flashlight while detective Eric Nieland examines evidence after ICPD was called to the Court Street parking ramp for what started as a welfare check in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. According to a UI Police affidavit, officers received a third-party report that a woman had been forced against her will to go to the bus station by her husband, who allegedly took her from a Cedar Rapids location on Sunday night. After police arrived, Cardale Hunter, 33, pulled out a gun and used the woman as a shield while holding her at gunpoint. According to the City of Iowa City press release, the situation was resolved after the man shot himself, but no other injuries have been reported. Hunter is in stable condition. Hunter is facing charges of second-degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, going armed with intent, domestic abuse while displaying a weapon, and child endangerment, according to a UI police release.

Man in parking ramp standoff sentenced to 43 years in prison

Jack Moore, News Editor March 26, 2024

Carldale Hunter, who engaged in a standoff with police at the Court Street parking ramp in December 2022, was sentenced to 43 years in prison on Monday after taking a plea deal. In the plea deal,...

Johnson County Public Health building sign is seen Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

JoCo Public Health finds restaurant health code violations in February

Sanya Sami, News Reporter March 7, 2024

Johnson County Public Health completed its routine monthly inspection of local restaurants and other food establishments, compiling 80 inspections in February. Officials recorded 210 violations among...

The Supper Club restaurant is seen on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The Supper club recently collaborated with the owner of The Iowa River Power Restaurant to bring aspects of the menu to a new location.

Highlander Hotel revives supper club with help of Iowa River Power Restaurant

Sanya Sami, News Reporter March 6, 2024

The reservation books are filling up for the revived 1960s supper club at the Highlander Hotel in Iowa City with the help of the recently closed Iowa River Power Restaurant. The Iowa River Power Restaurant,...

An employee puts stickers on bottles of pasteurized milk at the Mothers Milk Bank of Iowa in Coralville on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. The Mothers Milk Bank of Iowa has seen a shortage in milk donations.

Local milk bank assists mothers unable to produce necessary amount of breast milk

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter March 5, 2024

For neonatal intensive care unit nurse and mother Stephanie Amundson, the importance of donating breast milk was not lost on her. When she gave birth to her son Sebastian about a year ago,...

ReUnion Brewery displays a sign signifying the dress code in the Iowa City Ped Mall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. ReUnion has updated their dress code to exclude items like baggy clothes, backpacks, and sunglasses.

ReUnion Brewery implements dress code amid weapon threats

Jack Moore, News Editor March 5, 2024

Customers are now required to follow a dress code recently implemented in the downtown Iowa City bar ReUnion Brewery. After receiving multiple weapon threats, ReUnion Brewery’s manager...

Raising Canes Chicken Fingers opens in Burlington Township on Jan. 17.

Raising Cane’s to open in Old Capitol Town Center on UI campus

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor March 5, 2024

A Raising Cane's is coming to the Old Capitol Town Center on the University of Iowa campus. The restaurant that serves mainly chicken fingers will open its seventh location in Iowa in the front-facing...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa Board of Regents to review potential UI parking permit and citation increases

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter March 3, 2024

After almost nine years, the University of Iowa’s Parking and Transportation Department is seeking to increase parking permits. The UI is proposing to change faculty, staff, student, and commuter...

A Nike advertisement of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is seen on The Edge building on East Burlington Street in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The poster was put up in the early morning.

Seven-story Caitlin Clark Nike ad unveiled in downtown Iowa City

Jack Moore, News Editor March 2, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  A Nike ad of the University of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark was unveiled on Saturday in downtown Iowa City. The banner spans...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

DVIP planning to construct rental units in JoCo for domestic violence survivors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, DVIP, is working to construct six rental housing units to allow victims of domestic violence to escape abusive situations and regain independence. DVIP is...

The office building for the International Refugee Committee is seen on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/ The Daily Iowan).

International Rescue Committee opens Iowa City office

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late...

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