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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

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...

Iowa City firefighters load a hose into a truck during a fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:28 p.m., a second Hawk Alert told people to resume normal activity, as the situation was “stable.” This was the second day in a row that a fire was reported at the Advanced Technology Lab.

Iowa City Fire Department looks to improve service call time with app

Evan Watson, News Reporter May 2, 2024

A new partnership with the Iowa City Fire Department will allow first responders to be more informed of specific circumstances at residences and businesses in the event of an emergency. The city announced...

A member of Raygun staff works on Hannah Stuelke shirts at the Raygun Printing Facility in Des Moines on Feb. 9, 2024. Raygun increased their supply of Stuelke shirts following her record-breaking 47 point game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena the previous night.

Basketball to business: Caitlin Clark’s economic impact

Lily Finstad, News Reporter April 30, 2024

Caitlin Clark has sent waves through the world of women’s sports — and the economy. The former Iowa women’s basketball guard’s skyrocketing fame generated an abundance of economic possibilities...

Bettina Dolinsek (left) who is visually impaired, is guided by Bianca Banse while running at the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Iowa City students training to guide runners who are visually impaired

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 28, 2024

The motto “Sharing the joy of adaptive running ... one run at a time” is displayed on the website of Team Runfree, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training guides for visually impaired people...

Activists march and chant down South Linn St. during a Take Back the Night rally in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Activists marched to Linn Street and back to end rape culture and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence.

Photos: WRAC hosts 2024 Take Back the Night rally

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist April 24, 2024

Over a hundred University of Iowa students and community members gathered on the Pentacrest for an annual Take Back the Night event this Tuesday. The protest and march is meant to draw awareness to sexual...

Joshua Luerkens , the new owner of Dane’s Dairy is seen in front of Dane’s Dairy in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Dane’s Dairy transitions to new ownership

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter April 23, 2024

After 64 years in the Dane family, Iowa City ice cream shop Dane’s Dairy, will pass on to a new generation of owners. Donna Dane, the store’s first owner, recently decided she was ready to retire...