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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

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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Iowa City reacts to new legislation that would ban books in schools K-12

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 9, 2023

Iowa City has been a go-to location for renowned authors as an UNESCO City of Literature, but a new book-banning bill proposed by the Iowa Legislature may restrict some books from landing in Iowa...

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New “Late Night Resources” signs debut in downtown Iowa City

Sydney Libert, News Reporter April 9, 2023

A new collaboration between the University of Iowa, CommUnity Crisis Services, and the Iowa City Downtown District is bringing awareness to local mental health and late-night safety services. During...

People gather to order and eat food during the grand opening of Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant in the South District Market in Iowa City on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

New South District Market now open in Pepperwood Plaza

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 4, 2023

New year-round business options are coming to Iowa City’s South Side. The South District Market opened its doors March 28, celebrating the opening of a new retail space in Pepperwood Plaza. Located...

The Gilbert Street bridge is seen on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert St. Bridge repair project start date may be delayed

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 3, 2023

The Gilbert Street Bridge construction project may see a later start date after not receiving any  bids from construction companies. A memo from the City of Iowa City Engineer Jason Havel in the...

The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

Iowa City sees successes in emissions reduction, electric vehicle use

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter March 30, 2023

The City of Iowa City recently released a climate action progress report, which showed successes in emission reduction and clean transit. The report with 2018-22 data was released in the city council’s...

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Downtown Iowa City Starbucks employees plan to unionize

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 29, 2023

Amid a national push for worker unions, staff at the Starbucks in downtown Iowa City filed a petition to unionize on Monday.  The staff is planning to hold a vote in May, and if more than 70 percent...