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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

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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 City's 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...

The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa proposes educating employers and employees to prevent wage theft

Meg Doster and Jacqueline Jollay September 6, 2022

The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa is asking the City of Iowa City for money to hire a full-time wage theft organizer to prevent the increasing amount of reported wage theft since 2020. The...

Public Health Department finds dozens of restaurant health code violations

Public Health Department finds dozens of restaurant health code violations

Eleanor Hildebrandt, Managing Editor September 6, 2022

Johnson County Public Health found 46 health code violations across 23 businesses in Johnson County over the month of August. None of the violations were found in the four Iowa City restaurants investigated. Coralville The...

Short’s Burgers and Shine recently remodeled and reopened their location in downtown Iowa City and are serving customers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Short’s Burger and Shine reopening brings menu updates, building renovations

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 6, 2022

Short’s Burger and Shine, a hotspot for Iowa City’s downtown scene, reopened with a complete update after closing in April for renovations. Short’s, on 18 S. Clinton St., reopened its doors...

The outside of the Riverside Theatre is seen at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Riverside Theatre’s 2022-23 season holds potential for greatness

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor August 30, 2022

Riverside Theatre has garnered a reputation throughout Iowa City for putting on diverse and unique shows every season. The 2022-23 selection is no exception to this trend. From solo shows highlighting...

Catherines Boutique on North Dubuque Street by Iowa Ave. Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Iowa City’s Catherine’s Boutique pink bench returned

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter August 30, 2022

The iconic pink bench that sits outside Catherine’s Boutique in downtown Iowa City was recently stolen twice in one week and returned by Iowa City residents. The clothing, shoes, and accessories...

Parking spaces on the fourth floor of the Chauncey Swan Parking Garage are seen in Iowa City on Monday, August 29, 2022.

‘The Parking Spaces’ provides interactive audio art experience in downtown Iowa City

Virginia Russell, News Reporter August 30, 2022

During the height of the pandemic, an Iowa City choreographer, composer, and musician collaborated to create “The Parking Spaces,” an asynchronous art experience scattered throughout downtown....

Sam Wasson sells a watermelon at the Iowa City Farmers Market in the Chauncey Swan Ramp on Aug. 16, 2022.

Iowa City locals pass down Farmers Market tradition for 50 seasons

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Design Editor August 23, 2022

When Iowa City local Abby Anderson peruses the vibrant aisles of produce and flowers at the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp every Saturday, she has her daughter by her side, helping the Iowa City Farmers...

Construction continues on the Nest Apartments in Downtown Iowa City on Aug. 21, 2022.

Construction delays leave Iowa City Nest Apartment residents stranded

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 23, 2022

The Nest Iowa City apartment building is delaying construction until early September, leaving hundreds of the complex’s residents without housing. The 11-story apartment complex, located on 123...

Emily Salmonson, the owner of The Green House, poses for a portrait in Iowa City on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

UI alum opens Iowa City bar with ‘botanical twist’

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor August 21, 2022

East of Iowa City’s central downtown shops, a University of Iowa alum is bringing a new kind of bar to the area — one with a botanical twist. The Green House, on 505 E. Washington St., Unit...

The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Woman shot outside H-Bar, suspect still at large

Meg Doster, News Editor August 7, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. A woman was shot multiple times and found injured in the alley next to H-Bar early this morning. Iowa City Police responded to reports of multiple...