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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

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)

Iowa City Transit experiences staff shortages, delays in bus service expansion

Sam Knupp, News Reporter February 3, 2022

A bus driver shortage in Iowa City is forcing supervisors to cover shifts and is delaying the implementation of a Sunday bus service. Iowa City’s 27-bus fleet is currently four drivers short of...

Sushiya Hoja is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.

Johnson County Public Health finds health code violations at local restaurants

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor February 2, 2022

Johnson County Public Health conducted 35 pre-opening and routine health inspections in the first month of 2022, revealing various inadequate sanitary and certification guidelines at local establishments. The...

A lending library is seen on Park Road in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Iowa City literary groups highlight need for Little Free Libraries

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter January 24, 2022

Little Free Libraries, or Lending Libraries, are found across the world — and the community libraries have strong roots in Iowa City and the University of Iowa. The free book exchange program...

Contributed from the City of Iowa City

Iowa City unveils four electric buses, projects lower emissions and upkeep costs

Sam Knupp, News Reporter January 23, 2022

Iowa City is rolling out four new electric buses on Monday, as part of a 2017 climate action plan. The city, which has used diesel buses since 1971, is going electric for the first time, with the...

Dumpling Darling, a restaurant in downtown Iowa City, is seen on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. Dumpling Darling will be closing Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

Dumpling Darling to close permanently

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor December 13, 2021

Thousands of students will leave Iowa City next week for winter break, but one restaurant will not be waiting for them when they come back. On Monday morning, Dumpling Darling announced that the...

A sign advertising the recently opened Bartertown is seen at the Old Capitol Mall on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Bartertown Toys and Collectibles opens in Old Capitol Mall

Sam Knupp, News Reporter December 7, 2021

For the month of December, a corner of the Old Capitol Mall will be home to a nostalgia-filled vintage shop. Bartertown Toys and Collectibles, a new pop-up store that sells toys, collectibles, and...

Mail trucks shown outside of the United States Postal Office in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

Johnson County mail services urge consumers to place online orders before holidays

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter November 29, 2021

As supply chain issues foreshadow a scramble to deliver holiday goods, Iowa City mail services are preparing for the holiday shipping rush. Ben Barreras, assistant director for laundry, printing, and...

Photo Illustration by Cecilia Shearon

Think Iowa City releases Johnson County digital gift card for holiday season

Sam Knupp, News Reporter November 14, 2021

Think Iowa City has teamed up with Yiftee and MidwestOne Bank to release digital gift cards that can be used at over 80 different local businesses in the Johnson County Area. The gift card, part...

Two college customers enjoy “Classic Arcade” game at the new bar in town, Joystick Comedy Arcade, November 4, 2021.

Joystick Comedy Arcade brings national stand-up talent to Iowa City

Sam Knupp, News Reporter November 9, 2021

Joystick Comedy Arcade offers a new option for students seeking arcade games, stand-up comedy, and karaoke in downtown Iowa City. The rebranded bar, previously known as the Iowa City Yacht Club, will...

MidAmerican Energy Company is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City libraries, nonprofits aid residents with increasing heating bills

Meg Doster, News Reporter November 3, 2021

The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, an eastern Iowa organization with the goal of community improvement, is preparing for a busy winter season. Winter is right around the corner, and along...

A cop car and police officers can be seen at the scene where a skateboarder was hit by a car on West Jefferson Street near the Pappajohn Business Building Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

University of Iowa student hit by car outside Macbride Hall

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 3, 2021

A University of Iowa student was hit by a car on Jefferson Street outside of Macbride Hall on Tuesday afternoon.  The student was riding a skateboard when he was struck by the car, witness and...

The inside of the new Unimpaired Dry Bar on Nov. 1, 2021. The bar recently opened in downtown Iowa City on 125 E Burlington St serving non-alcoholic drinks and food. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

New bar offers non-alcoholic alternative in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, News Reporter November 2, 2021

With the bustling nightlife that exists in Iowa City, Unimpaired Dry Bar and Eats is going in a different direction. On the menu, customers can find mimosas, sangria, mai tais, daiquiris, mojitos,...