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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

The Iowa City Community Theatre is seen at the "Barn" at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Oct. 23. The group will be losing their space at the end of the year.

Iowa City Community Theater loses performance space after 50 years

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 23, 2022

After more than 50 years of performing in the same location, the Iowa City Community Theatre will lose its performance space after its 68th season. The performance space, nicknamed “The Barn,” is...

Senior Lauren Pearson opens Cambus doors for students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Cambus, the UI’s transportation system, celebrates 50 years of operation this year. Pearson got hired at the beginning of August and said the job is very flexible with her schedule as on the rowing team. “It’s been really fun,” Pearson said. “It’s one of the better jobs on campus because it’s so flexible and you can pick up shifts whenever.”

Cambus to host alumni reunion during homecoming week

Kate Perez, News Editor October 23, 2022

As University of Iowa 2022 homecoming activities begin across campus, a specific group of alumni is returning to Iowa City: former Cambus employees. On Oct. 28, Cambus will host its Celebration...

A firefighter walks up a ladder during a fire on Woodlawn Ave. in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department responds to historic house fire

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor October 23, 2022

This is an ongoing report. Check back for updates.  The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday morning at 1011 Woodlawn Ave.  More than five Iowa City fire trucks responded...

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,...