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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

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

UI student charged after knocking someone unconscious while working as Sports Column security guard

Cooper Worth, News Editor January 18, 2023

A University of Iowa student who was working as a bar security guard at Sports Column Bar is facing charges after allegedly knocking someone unconscious while on the job in December 2022.  Cole...

A shelf of board games is shown from the inside of the board cafe, Fortuna in Iowa City on Sept. 29, 2021.

Fortuna Board Game Cafe in Iowa City to close at end of January

Kate Perez, News Editor January 18, 2023

Fortuna Board Game Cafe, a cafe created and themed around playing board games, is permanently closing after its opening in September 2021.  The two-story cafe, located in the Pedestrian Mall, announced...

The Iowa City Marketplace is one of the areas that is a target for the energy efficiency grant. The Iowa City Marketplace is seen in Iowa City on March 2 2021.

New national discount store to open in Iowa City Marketplace

Kate Perez, News Editor January 16, 2023

The south side of Iowa City will soon have a new national discount store. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location is expected to open this year. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a store selling closeout and...

A police officer walks through the crime near the entrance of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Officers were able to detain the shooter, no one is believed to have been injured.

Photos: ICPD respond to Pedestrian Mall Shots Fired

Ayrton Breckenridge and Matt Sindt January 14, 2023

Iowa City Police Officers responded to reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall, on Jan. 14, 2023. According to an official statement by the City of Iowa City, officers responded at 3:56 p.m....

A police car sits near the entrance of Brothers Bar & Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. No one was injured and officers were able to detain the shooter.

IC police respond to shots fired in Pedestrian Mall

Kate Perez, News Editor January 14, 2023

Iowa City police detained a person after multiple shots were fired in the Pedestrian Mall Saturday afternoon.  According to a press release from Iowa City, police responded to a report of an armed...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City Hamburg Inn No. 2 to reopen in February

Cooper Worth, News Editor January 10, 2023

Hamburg Inn No. 2, the Iowa City restaurant famous for hosting political candidates, will reopen in February following confusion from restaurant staff and management surrounding its temporary closure. Kim...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City Hamburg Inn No. 2 to potentially close in 2023

Cooper Worth, News Editor December 30, 2022

Hamburg Inn No. 2, Iowa City’s famed restaurant for hosting political candidates, may close for the unforeseeable future, according to restaurant management.  Located at 214 N. Linn St., the...

Karen Smith poses for a portrait in Iowa City on Dec. 7. Smith walked 312 miles to raise awareness for mental health awareness this past summer.

Local mom walks across Iowa, fundraises for mental health awareness

Grace Katzer, News Reporter December 11, 2022

Karen Smith of North Liberty spent her summer walking across Iowa to raise awareness for mental health. Smith, who is a secretary at Van Allen Elementary, completed her journey after walking over 312...

The Scribble Tree light installations, created by Ali Hval, are seen in the Pedestrian Mall on Dec. 11, 2022.

New ‘Scribble Lights’ installed in downtown Iowa City for holiday season

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter December 11, 2022

As members of the community walk down Dubuque Street in Iowa City in the Pedestrian Mall, multi-colored strings of lights illuminate the lines of trees on the main promenade. The artist behind the...

Iowa City Hello Lamp Program yard signs are seen in the Pedestrian Mall on Saturday, Dec.10, 2022.

Iowa City launches Hello Lamp Post program

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter December 11, 2022

Shoppers can access the Hello Lamp Post program via QR codes to ask questions about products and shops in Downtown Iowa City.  The Iowa City Downtown District launched the program this month, which...

Participants chant throughout downtown Iowa City during a unity march as part of the Iowa City Pride Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022. This years marks the 51st Pride Festival held by Iowa City.

Iowa City recognized as one of the most safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter December 11, 2022

Iowa City recently received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, which determines how safe and inclusive cities are for LGBTQ+ individuals. However, some residents...

Travelers wait by the gates at the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

Eastern Iowa Airport expects busiest holiday season since 2019

Grace Katzer, News Reporter December 6, 2022

The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids is expected to see the second-busiest year of air travel in its history as this year’s holiday travel season begins. The busiest year for air travel recorded...

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