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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

Hazards County Bar is seen in Iowa City on Saturday, June 5, 2025. Hazards County took over previous bar Field Houses’ iconic downtown location, sporting a new red look.

New country saloon, Hazzard County, coming to Iowa City this fall

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter July 15, 2025

Cedar Rapids-based Country-themed bar Hazzard County is coming to downtown Iowa City this fall, taking the place of the location that formerly housed iconic Iowa City bar the Fieldhouse. The new...

The future location of Fieldhouse is seen on 138 South Clinton Street on Monday, June 30, 2025. The site was previously occupied by Active Endeavors, a clothing store, and will open as a sports bar in the fall. The previous Fieldhouse location in the Pedestrian Mall will be closing and replaced with Hazzard County bar.

Historic Iowa City bar ‘Fieldhouse’ finds new home on Clinton Street

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter July 15, 2025

Iconic Iowa City bar “Fieldhouse” is moving into a larger space on South Clinton Street for its 50th anniversary. The move coincides with the new country bar Hazzard County American Salon opening...

Mazahir Salih, of the Centers for Workers Justice, speaks with community members before a campaign announcement for Ryan Hall on the east steps of the Old Capitol building on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Hall is a 24 year old student who is campaigning for a seat representing District B on City Council in the upcoming November election. Salih is also running for Council. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Center for Workers Justice to close following “several external threats”

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor July 10, 2025

Iowa City-based Center for Worker Justice announced it would be closing its doors after more than 13 years advocating for low-wage and immigrant workers who were victims of labor law violations like...

Iowa City artist, Laura Palmer, poses in front of the community mural that was unveiled during block party on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Palmer painted the community mural to honor Iowa Cities many features.

Iowa City community comes together to paint new mural

Bri Brands, News Reporter July 1, 2025

As pedestrians wandered down the Ped Mall in Iowa City during the eighth annual downtown block party on Saturday, June 28, they were greeted with live performances, countless food vendors, and the...

The Braymores perform folk and alternative style rock music on a stage set up on Iowa Avenue during a block party celebration on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Photos: 2025 Downtown Block Party

Dan Dickerson, Photojournalist June 30, 2025

The Iowa City Downtown District hosted sixth annual Downtown Block Party on Saturday, June 28, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event hosted a variety of entertainment including free music, food, and  activities....

The Vampire of Iowa City, Rotting Void, makes an appearance during the Royalty Drag Show during a Pride festival Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Photos: Iowa City Celebrates Pride

Daniel Dickerson, Photojournalist June 24, 2025

The Iowa City Pride Festival kicked off on Saturday with a massive parade featuring members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. The festival included local performers, vendors, and games. The performances...

Showing off iconic outfits for the fashion show during a Juneteenth celebration at the South District Market in Iowa City on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Photos: Juneteenth Celebrations in Iowa City

Daniel Dickerson, Photojournalist June 24, 2025

Juneteenth celebrations continued outside the South District Market in Iowa City on Thursday, June 19. The celebrations included guest speakers, performers, vendors, and a massive feast. Acclaimed blues...

Midnight Coffee is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Midnight Coffee was recently rebranded from Coffee Emporium.

Coffee Emporium’s rebranding begins a new chapter as Midnight Coffee

Madison Schuler, News Reporter April 29, 2025

No matter the destination, season, or time, students walking around Iowa City are often seen clutching a cup of coffee in their hand.  The cups vary depending on whether the drink is hot or iced,...

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...