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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Max Wilbur puts cheese on a pizza at Pagliais Pizza in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Wilbur started working three weeks ago, and likes the slower pace of the restaurant’s workflow.

Pagliai’s Pizza fifth generation building owner to sell property

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 4, 2023

Warm smells of pizza dough being baked along with textured brick from the years of service has been greeting customers of Pagliai’s for generations. After over 60 years of business, the building...

A community member talks with an Iowa City Firefighter after an active fire near a river encampment in Iowa City, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

IC Fire Department investigates fire at encampment of unhoused individuals

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist October 4, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department is investigating a large outside fire that broke out on Wednesday at an encampment off South Gilbert Street. Fire officials responded to calls at around 2 p.m. from...

Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27 a.m. , a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity.

House fire in Iowa City creates estimated $150,000 in damages

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon that caused roughly $150,000 in damages and displaced seven residents. According to a press release from the city, firefighters...

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.

Iowa City Free Medical Clinic welcomes new director

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic’s new executive director, Jennie Schmidt, looks to expand outreach efforts at the clinic after the previous director of 30 years retired in March. Schmidt has...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Mercy Iowa City assets to go to auction after competing bid made

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ acquisition of Mercy Iowa City remains uncertain after a competing bid was made on Monday. The UI made the initial bid of $20 million to acquire the...

Erik Woolsey, President, and Megan, student volunteer, aiding attendee Sally through student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library Student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library.

UI’s ‘Device Advice’ student org provides tech support for seniors

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 2, 2023

Device Advice, a student-led volunteer organization through the University of Iowa, is offering tech help to seniors at the Iowa City Public Library for free. The organization works to assist with any...

Photo contributed by Alta Medea, the community engagement director at DVIP.

Construction begins on new domestic violence shelter in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, also known as DVIP, started construction on a new emergency shelter located in Iowa City, with plans to open it in September 2024.  DVIP provides services...

Merrilee Ramsey releases a butterfly during the Iowa City Sober Living women’s home opening in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa City Sober Living home opens

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Iowa City Sober Living, a nonprofit committed to creating a safe and sober environment for women in recovery, held its long-awaited grand opening on Sunday. The two-story house was filled with the community...

A chef cooks in the kitchen at the Webster in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

New York Times names The Webster in Iowa City on top restaurant list

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The New York Times released its 2023 Restaurant List, and The Webster, located at 202 N. Linn St., was the only establishment in the state of Iowa to make the list. The list is composed of 50 restaurants...

Rob Miller, a freelance marketer working with Gold Cap Hospitality, posts an official announcement paper of the new ownership and October reopening of Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 to reopen next week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 28, 2023

Iowa City restaurant Hamburg Inn No. 2 will reopen Oct. 5 after changing leadership in August. The restaurant, located at 214 N. Linn St., will open at 7 a.m. on Oct. 5, according to a Thursday press...

Nang Nguyen takes a pizza out of the oven at Pagliais Pizza in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Nguyen has worked at Pagliais Pizza for 18 years.

Long-standing Iowa City restaurant Pagliai’s Pizza faces building ownership turnover

Grace Olson, News Reporter September 27, 2023

Pagliai’s Pizza has been a staple in the Iowa City community since 1957. Now, the building that houses the landmark is up for sale for $5 million, but business is slated to continue as normal.   In...

The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

CommUnity Crisis Services lays off 100 employees nationwide

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 26, 2023

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank laid off 100 workers Monday, but there will be no impact on any of CommUnity’s Iowa City services or its State 988 services. The layoff comes after a failure...

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