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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

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit is seen at a downtown interchange in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City plans to have a fully electric bus fleet in the future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

The City of Iowa City is working to create a more clean and sustainable public transit system by transitioning all city-owned buses to electric or low-emission vehicles. City of Iowa City’s Transportation...

The Burlington Street Dam on the Iowa River is seen on Monday Feb. 13, 2023.

IC officials see changes in Burlington Street Dam as unique opportunity for good

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

Iowa City officials have been eyeing what some consider a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to modify the Burlington Street Dam to draw people to the often-overlooked Iowa River. While discussions...

People run with a stolen inflatable rabbit from Downtown Iowa City Thursday at 1:50 a.m.

Inflatable rabbit art stolen from downtown Iowa City

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor February 16, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Thieves ran southbound from the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall with a large inflatable rabbit early Thursday morning. The rabbit — one of six...

Fire is set ablaze during day two of the 2022 Soldier Salute College Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

XTREAM Arena draws customers to Coralville restaurants, businesses

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 14, 2023

Since the Xtream Arena’s opening in September 2020, its economic impact sparked the growth of businesses in the Iowa River Landing and Coralville areas. Over 5,000 Xtream Arena patrons flood the...

An Iowa City firetruck is seen at the Iowa City Fire Station 1 Headquarters Oct.12, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department faces discrimination lawsuit regarding sexism, racism, and homophobia

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor February 14, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department is currently facing a discrimination lawsuit after former employee Sadie McDowell reported the unit for accounts of sexism, racism, and homophobia. The trial is currently...

University of Iowa chapter of Chi Omega is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission shuts down Chi Omega house changes, sorority appeals

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 14, 2023

The University of Iowa Chi Omega sorority is appealing a denied request from the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission to add new windows to its historic house. Despite previously receiving...

A sign inside Marco’s Grilled Cheese is seen on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

Marco’s Grilled Cheese to add new locations in 2023

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 12, 2023

The locally-loved Marco’s Grilled Cheese restaurant in Iowa City is adding two new locations on First Avenue in Iowa City and in Coralville this year. The Coralville restaurant will take over the...

The Gilbert Street Bridge is seen on Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert Street to close for four months for bridge construction

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 7, 2023

Gilbert Street will be closed for roughly four months this spring while the Gilbert Street Bridge is being repaired, according to information provided by Iowa City officials.  The project, estimated...

Customers play one of six pin ball machines in Double Tap bar in Iowa City. Double Tap opened its door in the summer of 2022 and features many vintage video gaming machines along with a full service bar.

Creative ways to spend your 21st birthday in Iowa City

Parker Jones, Arts Editor February 7, 2023

The expectations for a 21st birthday usually involve copious amounts of alcohol, a raging party, going to a bar or two, or other drinking-related activities. Despite being a college town with no short...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Johnson County launches new on-demand ride service for those with transportation barriers

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 1, 2023

Johnson County residents who face transportation barriers can now request same-day on-demand transportation through a new county-wide ride service.  This new service is an expansion to an existing...

A cyclist rides toward North Liberty during the Big Rove bicycle event on Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Johnson County bike shop owners excited for RAGBRAI Coralville pit stop

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher and Archie Wagner January 30, 2023

Johnson County bike shop owners are gearing up for RAGBRAI’s pit stop in Coralville for its 50th ride this summer. On day six of RAGBRAI, riders will roll into Johnson County coming 80 miles from...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

New UIHC facility to increase health care access to residents in southeast Iowa City

Sydney Libert, News Reporter January 29, 2023

A new University of Iowa Health Care facility specializing in primary care services is slated to open in 2025 in southeast Iowa City. While the project is in the beginning stages of development,...