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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

Monique Holtkamp poses for a portrait at T’Spoons in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Nov. 15. T’Spoons is located in the Old Capitol Mall, and Holtkamp also owns a Sweets and Treats location in the Pedestrian Mall.

Two Iowa City businesses see change and expand the community of women-owned businesses

Evan Watson, News Reporter December 3, 2024

The Iowa City downtown area is always changing. New businesses come and go, but one thing that outlives a natural business cycle is culture. However, unlike flashing neon signs and ads in the paper,...

Hyper Energy Bar is seen during its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Iowa City. This is Hyper’s first location outside of the Des Moines Metro Area.

Hyper Energy Bar celebrates grand opening in Iowa City

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter November 20, 2024

Hyper Energy Bar, Iowa City’s newest energy drink franchise, opened Wednesday, bringing a new caffeine option to the Iowa City community. In the small space that houses Hyper Energy Bar, the white...

Tarlee Leckie attempts a move against Calvin the Rizzler Kelly during an underground pro-wrestling event at The Dandy Lion in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The event featured three matchups between pro-wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy based out of Davenport, Iowa which was founded by Seth “Freakin” Rollins, a five time world champion in WWE.

Photos: Underground Pro-Wrestling at The Dandy Lion

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist November 13, 2024

An underground pro-wrestling event was held at The Dandy Lion in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, October 24. The event featured three matchups between professional wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling...

Attendees enjoy live music during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.

Dubuque Street Celebration commemorates downtown businesses

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 24, 2024

It has been almost two months since Dubuque Street in downtown Iowa City re-opened for vehicle traffic, and the large, chain-link fences akin to prison bars were removed from alongside a renewed sidewalk...

Staff at Roxxy pose for a portrait during a ribbon cutting event in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Harmonic Hospitality announced new ownership of the bar.

Owners of Roxxy, Double-Tap, and Stuffed Olive rebrand

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 22, 2024

Iowa City is, first and foremost, a college town. Residents of a college town almost unanimously embrace certain elements of a specific lifestyle, like drinking, partying, and carrying on. This has been...

Attendees interact with a volunteer at the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City on Oct. 14. The Great Plains Action Society booth had free artwork and stickers.

UI student group hosts celebration for Indigenous People’s Day

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Iowa City residents gathered at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Monday afternoon to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a series of events honoring Native American presence, history, and culture. This...

Starbucks employee Caroline Jilek makes a drink at Starbucks on Clinton Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2024. After a three-month hiatus, Starbucks reopened with updates to its layout.

Clinton Street Starbucks reopens to public

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 10, 2024

Students, employees, and community members gathered for the reopening of the Clinton Street Starbucks. The store opened back up on Friday after a temporary closure due to renovation construction. The...

Lead Mechanic Drew Boss (right) helps a community member fix a bicycle at the Iowa City Bike Library on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The organization serves as a city resilience hub where individuals can access information and support in the case of an emergency event.

Iowa City prepares for weather-related crises with information and resources

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Iowa City is around a year into a pilot program for community “resilience hubs,” which will provide educational programming and support to residents during times of weather-related emergencies. According...

Pro-Palestine protesters interact with pro-Israel protesters during an International day of action protest by Iowans for Palestine at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. During the protest, speakers led chants, told personal stories, and held up signs.

One hundred pro-Palestine protesters gather nearly one year after Oct. 7 attack

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 5, 2024

About 100 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest Saturday, recognizing International Day of Action for Palestine as the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel...

The Knutson Construction Headquarters is seen in Iowa City on Oct. 1, 2024. The company is set to close its Iowa City location at the end of this year and will lay off 40 employees on Oct. 3.

Knutson Construction Company lays off 40 workers

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 2, 2024

Forty workers at Knutson Construction Company’s Iowa City office were laid off Thursday. The entire office will close at the end of the year. The announcement came on Sept. 5 from the company’s...

Performers look at a crowd during a Sudanese dance at the first-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Sept. 28. The festival included live music, dancing, fashion, and other performances.

Photos: First-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture

Ava Neumaier, Wyatt Goodale, and Cody Blissett October 2, 2024

The first-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture took place in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28. During the festival, the Ped Mall was filled with poets, jugglers, dancers,...

A dancer from Uganda approaches the audience during the first-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Sept. 28, 2024. Over a dozen vendors sold food, jewelry, and clothing from a variety of African countries.

First annual Africa Fest brings together blossoming African community

Isabelle Foland and Charlotte Ericson October 1, 2024

Looking around his classroom over two decades ago, Sunday Goshit did not see many students who looked like him. Goshit came to Iowa City from Nigeria for graduate school around 24 years ago. He...