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

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Iowa City Police continue investigation of shooting early Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 14, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Iowa City Police Department is looking for two men with guns after a shooting early Sunday morning. Around 11:54 p.m. on Saturday, May...

Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 14, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Two victims have been confirmed after two men were spotted with guns and shots were fired near the corner of Iowa Avenue and North Gilbert Street...

Police investigating after stabbing occurs on Gilbert Street

Police investigating after stabbing occurs on Gilbert Street

Kate Perez, News Editor May 6, 2023

Iowa City police are continuing to search for a suspect after a stabbing occurred in the area of S. Gilbert Street and Burlington Street early Saturday morning. According to a City of Iowa City...

The Pedestrian Mall walkway is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Iowa City named Iowa Small Business Community of the Year

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 3, 2023

Iowa City was awarded the 2023 Iowa Small Business Community of the Year by the U.S. Business Administration Iowa Small Business Administration. According to a release from the Small Business Administration,...

The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall is seen on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

IC Downtown District launches Local Rewards program

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter May 1, 2023

The Iowa City Downtown District launched a new rewards program for shoppers to use. The rewards program was created to incentivize customers to shop at small businesses. They are rewarded with every...

A basket with chips and queso paired with a margarita is seen at Taco Depot III in Cedar Rapids on Monday, April 20, 2023.

New taco restaurant to open in downtown Iowa City

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 25, 2023

A taco restaurant native to Cedar Rapids is coming to downtown Iowa City. The restaurant, named Taco Depot, is opening this summer in the location that was once occupied by Tiki Tacos ‘n...

Michael Martin, lead barista at Coffee Emporium in Iowa City, makes coffee on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Coffee Emporium, formerly High ground Coffee, recently underwent a name change due to new ownership.

New coffee franchise opens in place of High Ground Cafe

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 23, 2023

Almost a month after opening, the Coffee Emporium on Iowa City’s Northside is seeing an influx of customers. The new shop opened April 4 in what was once High Ground Cafe at 301 E. Market St.,...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI to request approval of major campus capital projects

Kate Perez and Alejandro Rojas April 18, 2023

The University of Iowa will seek the approval of the state Board of Regents for multiple projects across campus on Wednesday, including tearing down buildings and building a new parking garage. Razing...

An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

ICPD, UI seeks approval to study racial disparities for traffic stops

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 17, 2023

The Iowa City city manager and the Iowa City police chief will request approval from the Iowa City Council on Tuesday to conduct a traffic stop study that will focus on racial disparities.  If...

Short’s Burgers and Shine recently remodeled and reopened their location in downtown Iowa City and are serving customers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Short’s Burger and Shine files lawsuit against landlord MidWestOne Bank

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor April 17, 2023

Short’s Burger and Shine filed a lawsuit against its landlord last month after an alleged breach of contract and malicious prosecution.  Short’s counsel Shawn Shearer stated in a press release...

Wheelchair accessible garden plots are seen at Chadek Green Park in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Chadek Green Park in IC opens accessible garden plots

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Chadek Green Park in Iowa City installed six raised bed plots in the last two weeks to increase accessibility for people with disabilities. The raised beds, which were built this winter, will increase...

A former Kum & Go is seen on Burlington Street in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The store closed to the public on Friday, April 31.

UI students shocked by Kum & Go closure

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 9, 2023

The future of the plot of land on 25 W. Burlington St. where a Kum & Go gas station used to sit remains undecided. The Kum & Go convenience store and gas station closed March 20, and...

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