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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

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City City Council votes to lower parking rates

Elijah Exley-Schuman and Liam Halawith September 3, 2024

Iowa City Council members voted 6-1 Tuesday to reduce parking meter rates in downtown Iowa City following backlash from local residents and businesses.  The City Council approved the first consideration...

The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.

IC considers decreasing downtown parking meter rates after community pushback

Isabelle Foland, News Editor September 3, 2024

After many residents expressed frustration with increased parking rates this summer, Iowa City is now discussing rolling back parking meter rates in the downtown area. As of July 1, rates for parking...

A bartender pours a drink for patrons at new country nightclub Tequila Cowgirl on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. The bar is in the former location of Bardot and Casa Azul, and owned by Spectrum Hospitality Group, which also runs the club Studio 13.

Tequila Cowgirl brings western vibe to South Gilbert Street

Julian Senn-Raemont, News Reporter September 3, 2024

Something’s brewing at 347 S. Gilbert St. Tequila Cowgirl opened its doors to the public on Aug. 16 in the building previously home to Bardot. During its grand opening, the new western-themed...

Construction on Iowa Ave. and Dubuque St. is seen in downtown Iowa City on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Dubuque Street officially open to cars, pedestrians

Isabelle Foland, News Editor August 30, 2024

Dubuque Street is now open to cars and pedestrians, just in time for the first home football game of the season. The portion of the street from Washington Street to Iowa Avenue has been closed since...

Employees pose for group portraits during the Cane’s opening on South Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The opening included a raffle, a DJ, and free merchandise.

Raising Cane’s opens its doors in downtown Iowa City

Fatima Salinas and Madelyn Ambroz August 27, 2024

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has opened its doors to University of Iowa students at a new downtown location.  On Tuesday, Iowa City welcomed the franchise with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...

Construction to Dubuque Street is seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2024.  Business owners on Dubuque street reported lower earnings after construction began.

Dubuque Street businesses stand strong through taxing reconstruction project

Evan Watson, News Reporter August 27, 2024

The $3.75 million Dubuque Street reconstruction project is expected to be completed by Sept. 20 after over five months of work has impacted businesses on the street. Business owners are reporting decreased...

The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.

Iowa City begins use of automated license plate cameras in parking ramps

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor August 27, 2024

Parking garages across Iowa City will start using automated license plate cameras after the Iowa City City Council changed a rule that had banned the technology. The change has raised privacy concerns...

Abi Scheppmann makes a drink at Starbucks in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Downtown Iowa City Starbucks to close until October

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor August 24, 2024

The Starbucks in downtown Iowa City will temporarily close from Aug. 25 until Oct. 11 as the space undergoes renovations.  The announcement was posted on a sheet of paper taped to the store’s...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Iowa City has recently increased the price of street and ramp parking.

Downtown employees and owners reeling by new parking rates

Zoe Smith, News Reporter July 23, 2024

After a rise in parking rates in Iowa City, residents and local businesses have been left reeling. During the Iowa City City Council meeting on May 21, the council voted to increase parking rates...

City construction representatives, Dubuque St. business owners, and members of the media in Micky’s Irish Pub to discuss the next steps of construction on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Dubuque Street businesses raise concerns about ongoing construction in Iowa City

Zoe Smith, News Reporter July 14, 2024

Construction on Dubuque Street is well underway; however, businesses in the area have seen noticeable revenue dips since construction began. To address some of their concerns, the Iowa City Downtown...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City increases parking rates and violation fines

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor May 25, 2024

The Iowa City City Council has voted to increase parking rates and parking violation fines for the first time since 2013 during a meeting on Tuesday, May 21. According to Iowa City Parking FAQs,...

12-year-old Mira Gibbons completes a puzzle during a test preparation session with Founder and Director of test preparation organization FinnPrep, Kelly Finn, at the Armstrong Center in downtown Cedar Rapids on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Iowa ACT scores have dropped to the lowest level in about a decade.

ACT selling Iowa City campus, continuing operations as tenant

Emma Jane, News Reporter May 10, 2024

ACT, the Iowa City-based educational organization, has agreed to sell its Iowa City campus to Iceberg Development Group. ACT said the sale will not impact its operations, as the organization will...