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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

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...

Hyper Energy Bar as seen in Iowa City on Oct. 1, 2024. The Iowa City Hyper Energy Bar will be the first outside of the Des Moines metro area.

Hyper Energy Bar to open in IC this fall

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter October 1, 2024

Energy drinks have become a new fad across the country, with the University of Iowa reporting increases in student consumption of caffeine in recent years. A new company, run by Iowan Chris Whalen...

Attendees listen to the Executive Director of the Domestic Violence and Intervention Program, Kristie Fortmann Doser, during an annual Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition meeting at Big Grove Brewery on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. The Affordable Housing Coalition’s mission is to increase access to affordable housing for lower-income people living in Johnson County through education, advocacy, and partnership.

Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition expands efforts

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 29, 2024

The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition held its annual meeting on Thursday, where they celebrated past accomplishments and looked toward new goals for the coming year. The meeting highlighted...

Matt Dannenberg is seen keg bowling during the Northside Oktoberfest at the Iowa City Downtown District on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The festival included beer samples, activities, live music, and even a kids section called ‘SodaFest’. Dannenberg mention that this is his second year attending the Northside Oktoberfest.

Photos: 28th annual Northside Oktoberfest

Emma Calabro, Assistant Visuals Editor September 28, 2024

Members of the Iowa City community flocked to the Iowa City Downtown District on Saturday to celebrate the 28th annual Northside Oktoberfest. The day began at 11:00 a.m., with events scattered until 6:00...

Fishbait bassist J.J. Razor performs at the Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Fishbait formed in 2020 and released their first album in October of last year.

Photos: Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show

Emma Calabro, Jordan Barry, and Cody Blissett September 25, 2024

Dozens of Iowa City residents made their way Saturday night to Gabe's 50th Anniversary Show on September 21. The night featured performances from local bands Lou Sherry, Acoustic Guillotine, Cactus 5,...

Fishbait guitarist Thomas Halligan performs at the Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2024. Gabe’s has been a pillar within Iowa City’s music scene, hosting local and nationally renowned bands. Fishbait released their first album in Oct. of 2023.

Gabe’s celebrates 50 year anniversary highlighting acts of all ages

Madison Schuler and Riley Dunn September 24, 2024

Vibrant music reverberated down the rickety flight of stairs, drowning out the buzz of conversation as five local bands took the stage at Gabe’s. Music lovers packed together near the foot of...

Staff members hold the DVIP flag at the organization's 45th Anniversary Celebration in Coralville on Sept. 19, 2024. This included a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facilities DVIP is opening thanks to funding from the community.

DVIP celebrates new emergency shelter, 45-year anniversary

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 19, 2024

To celebrate 45 years of serving southeast Iowa, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, or DVIP, held an anniversary and ribbon-cutting celebration for its new emergency shelter Thursday. DVIP...

An opening sign welcomes guests into Field to Family’s office and warehouse in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday Sept. 13, 2024. Field to Family is a non-profit organization that increases access to local healthy food.

Field to Family encourages community members to eat and shop local

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 16, 2024

To increase access to education around local food, a nonprofit organization has launched a pilot program bringing a wide variety of produce downtown every Thursday afternoon. Field to Family is an Iowa...

The Iowa City City Council Meeting begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The council will send out community surveys in the coming weeks.

Households to receive community survey in coming weeks

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 15, 2024

The Iowa City Council is looking for community input on various city council concerns, which will be measured through the National Community Survey, a benchmark survey meant to examine key issues of...

A student puts toppings on their frozen yogurt at Yotopia in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Yotopia will be hosting a Fill it Forward event to kick off their 13th anniversary, in which a percentage of sale proceeds will be donated to a shelter house.

Yotopia, USG hosts ‘Fill it Forward’ event to raise money for Shelter House

Nic Cazin, News Reporter September 12, 2024

A late-night study spot for college students, a fun date activity, or a sweet treat for the family, Yotopia is vital to many in the Iowa City community.  September marks Yotopia’s 13th birthday,...

February 19, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Gunna (front) and DJ Khaled (back) during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House.

University of Iowa eligible for free concert through Tinder competition

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 12, 2024

College students across the country can use Tinder to find potential dating partners — or to potentially earn a free Gunna and GloRilla concert. As a new school year begins, so does a new Swipe Off...