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

Benson Qiao, one of the owners of La Hair Salon, poses for a portrait in the Old Capitol Mall on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

La Hair opens in the Old Capitol Mall

Sam Knupp, News Reporter April 3, 2022

A new hair salon and barbershop from the owner of La Tea and La Wine has opened in the Old Capitol Mall. Shanshan Kong, owner of the new business La Hair, said she wants to offer affordable hair...

The inside of Joe’s Place is seen in Iowa City Monday, March 28, 2022. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Even without Hawkeyes, March Madness still drives crowds to Iowa City bars

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 29, 2022

Iowa City sports bars are getting increased business as the NCAA March Madness Tournament enters the Final Four, despite the Iowa men’s and women’s teams exiting “The Big Dance” early. Stacey...

New benches in the Ped Mall mark the completion of Phase 1 of the downtown renovation project on Oct. 28, 1998. (Brian Moore/The Daily Iowan)

Past, Present, Future: Origin of the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 20, 2022

This is the first part of a project series on the Pedestrian Mall. It’s a Sunday spring morning and the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall is waking from hibernation. Children play on the playground...

An Iowa City community member loads their bike onto the front of a new electric transit bus on February 3, 2022. Iowa City is currently battling a bus driver shortage to start the new year. (Braden Ernst/The Daily Iowan)

Federal mask requirement on Iowa City transit vehicles extended to April 18

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 11, 2022

Face masks will continue to be required on Iowa City Transit vehicles for at least another month, after the U.S. Transportation Security Administration extended the mandate until April 18. The extension...

Clear Creek Trail is seen in Coralville, Iowa, on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Iowa City, Coralville, and Tiffin to connect existing bike trails to increase bike access

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter March 10, 2022

The Clear Creek Trail expansion will soon connect Iowa City, Tiffin, and Coralville to make Johnson County accessible by bike and foot. The trail’s expansion project has been in action since 2019. The...

LaWine Bar & Restaurant is seen on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Johnson County businesses stay afloat with federal aid

Simone Garza, News Reporter March 8, 2022

Some small businesses in Iowa received federal aid through different grant programs in the last year yet are still in need of support. Over 2,500 Iowa restaurants qualified for the Restaurant Revitalization...

Simeon Talley, owner of Basic Goods, poses for a portrait in his shop, on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Iowa City’s Basic Goods owner to enroll in UI Tippie College of Business masters program

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 8, 2022

Simeon Talley, owner of Basic Goods in downtown Iowa City, has founded restaurants, coffee shops, and music festivals, but now he’s starting a new chapter at the University of Iowa Tippie College...

Donutland is seen on March 2, 2022 in Iowa City Iowa.

Donutland returns to Iowa City, opens in place of Daylight Donuts

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 6, 2022

After closing its Iowa City store a decade ago, Donutland is back. Donutland was founded in 1971 and expanded across the Midwest before downsizing over the years to one location in Cedar Rapids....

Bread Garden is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Johnson County Public Health finds several health code violations at Iowa City’s Bread Garden, Cactus 3

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor March 3, 2022

Johnson County Public Health found 84 health code violations in 45 conducted health inspections in February, revealing several businesses with issues with employees washing their hands adequately. Iowa...

James Tutson poses for a portrait at the Ped Mall in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Tutson is a musician from Iowa City and has appeared on The Voice.

Iowa, national musicians weigh in on pandemic effects

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 1, 2022

The pandemic left many musicians facing decreased income and canceled shows. Even as many have now returned to live performances and touring, COVID-19 has continued to affect their gigs. Jeni Grouws,...

The outside of the brewery and restaurant, ReUnion, is seen in Coralville on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. A second ReUnion restaurant is set to open in Iowa City.

ReUnion Brewery to open Iowa City location by end of 2022

Sam Knupp, News Reporter February 28, 2022

ReUnion Brewery will soon be an option for a craft beer in downtown Iowa City. The owners hope to have a location open on College Street before September. ReUnion opened in 2016 in Coralville...

Iowa City jewelry business passed down to fifth generation

Iowa City jewelry business passed down to fifth generation

Sam Knupp, News Reporter February 27, 2022

Lizzie Ginsberg O’Neill is taking the helm at Iowa City’s M.C. Ginsberg: Objects of Art, making her the fifth consecutive generation of Ginsbergs to own a small business. Her father, Mark Ginsberg,...

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