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

The Daily Iowan

Employees work at the downtown Iowa City Pancheros Tuesday, October 17, 2022.

Pancheros celebrates 30 years of business

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 18, 2022

Rodney Anderson had an idea for a local college-town restaurant in 1992: Chicago-style burritos. With this idea in mind, he opened Pancheros Mexican Grill on Washington and Clinton streets in Iowa...

University of Iowa alumna Andre Wright poses in the Wright House of Fashion in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

UI alum Andre Wright opens Wright House Of Fashion in Iowa City

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 18, 2022

The Daily Iowan spoke with Andre Wright, a University of Iowa alum, about establishing the Wright House Of Fashion and the opportunities it will offer in Iowa City. The Wright House Of Fashion will...

An attendee rummages through clothes at a flea market at Public Space One Close House Oct.16, 2022.

Iowa City Flea Market features Iowa City artists and sellers

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter October 16, 2022

In the parking lot of Public Space One’s Close House, an Iowa City artist collective, Johnson County residents can find a new way of shopping at the first Iowa City Flea Market held every Sunday in...

Angie Jordan, executive director of the Iowa City South District Self-Supported Municipal District, poses for a portrait in her office on Southgate Avenue in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Jordan has served as president of the South District Neighborhood Association for four years and currently owns Banjo Knits Empowerment.

South Side District’s first Executive Director helps district reinvest about $104,000 annually

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 4, 2022

Iowa City’s South Side District’s first Executive Director Angie Jordan is set to begin her role this month.  The South Side has been a self-supported municipal improvement district since 2022...

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.

Iowa City Marketplace sold for $14.3 million

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 4, 2022

A Tennessee-based retail and development company Brookwood Capital Advisors announced its purchase of the Iowa City Marketplace  for nearly $14.3 million. The 237,000-square-foot marketplace, formerly...

Protesters yell a chant during a demonstration aimed at standing in solidarity with Iranians at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. About 30 people attended.

Johnson County residents, UI students join Iran anti-government protesters

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 26, 2022

Members of Johnson County gathered at Hubbard Park on Monday to join thousands of Iranian protesters across the world after a movement against gender discrimination was launched in Iran over a week...

Linn Street is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2022.

Iowa City expands free Wi-Fi to Northside

Sydney Libert and Cooper Worth September 20, 2022

 Iowa City residents now have access to free Wi-Fi in most of the city’s public areas — including the historic Northside.  City officials announced the internet connection expansion on Sept. 8,...

El Rays’ Kevin Schroeck scans IDs in front of the bar on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. El Rays recently added a scanner to identify real IDs.

Elray’s Live and Dive begins using ID Scanner

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter September 13, 2022

Downtown Iowa City bar Elray’s Live and Dive implemented ID scanners at the beginning of August to identify underage patrons. Bob Franklin, owner of Elray’s, said fake forms of identification...

Trees in City Park, Iowa City. Emerald Ash Borer Beetles, an invasive species, threatens many ash trees throughout the Midwest. Monday, September 5, 2022.

Iowa City, UI continues to remove ash tree population

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter September 13, 2022

Ash trees in Iowa City continue to fall victim to the emerald ash borer beetle despite preventative treatment and removal efforts by arborists over the last decade. The emerald ash borer is a small,...

Iowa City Kids Farmers Market gives opportunity to show local kids’ homegrown, handmade items.

Iowa City Kids Farmers Market gives opportunity to show local kids’ homegrown, handmade items.

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter September 11, 2022

The Iowa City Kids Market is giving local kids the opportunity to show off their passions for a profit. The Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Chauncey Swan Parking...

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Iowa City will resume standard utility billing for the first time since March 2020, assistance plans being implemented

Virginia Russell, News Reporter September 7, 2022

The City of Iowa City is resuming utility bill collection for residents after pausing it for two years in March 2020.  Iowa City’s utility billing practices were modified to alleviate financial pressure...

Iowa Citys City Park Pool on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Over 800 Iowa City residents sign petition against City Park Pool changes

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2022

Iowa City residents are rejecting a newly proposed design for City Park Pool.  A petition with over 800 signatures was presented in front of the Iowa City City Council during the public comment section...

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