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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

Senior Center Coordinator, LaTasha DeLoach, poses for a portrait outside of The Center Senior Center in Iowa City on Monday March 1, 2021. DeLoach coordinated an outreach phone bank at the Senior Center where they schedule vaccine appointments for older community members.

University of Iowa students help members of local senior center sign up for vaccine

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 2, 2021

As more vaccines become available to older Iowans, University of Iowa student interns at the Iowa City Senior Center have become a resource for older adults navigating the process. Johnson County...

Photo of Siraj White-Wright

Iowa City Police asking for community’s help in search for missing person

Rylee Wilson, News Editor February 28, 2021

UPDATE: White-Wright was found by a motorist south of Burlington, Iowa at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, according to a release. Arrangements are being made for him to be reunited with...

An apartment building is seen in Iowa City on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

State bill would remove Iowa City ordinance preventing income-based housing discrimination

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 25, 2021

A bill in the Iowa Legislature would remove a city ordinance that prevents landlords from denying housing to individuals and families using housing choice vouchers. Senate File 252 passed through...

Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

University of Iowa students face towing, impounding because of snow removal

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 25, 2021

With the past several weeks bringing unusual snow, freezing temperatures, and now ice, city plows have been preoccupied with treating and clearing Iowa City streets, leading to students’ vehicles...

Bike Library Executive Director Audrey Wiedemeier poses for a portrait at the new Gilbert Street location in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Bike Library Inc. is a volunteer-run project in Iowa City that allows community members to check out and buy restored bicycles.

Iowa City Bike Library looks to a new frontier

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 23, 2021

For Iowa City's Bike Library, the month of February has been the “final drag” to finally find a place to call home. "We are calling the whole month of February ‘The Final Drag; A New Bicycling...

Several students are seen walking on the University of Iowa campus on Feb. 4 after a snowstorm rolled through earlier that day.

Students continue to go out despite dangerous weather

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 18, 2021

Despite Iowa City experiencing freezing temperatures and winter weather advisories—with the wind chill making it feel close to 35 degrees below zero outdoors in recent days—some students continue...

Iowa City businesses awarded financial aid nearly one year into pandemic

Iowa City businesses awarded financial aid nearly one year into pandemic

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 17, 2021

As Iowa City nears the one-year mark of dealing with COVID-19, small, local businesses are still struggling financially, prompting them to apply for and in some cases receive financial aid through...

U of Iowa students given first round of vaccinations on Thursday, Jan 28, 2021. Syringes wait to be used. Each has the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in it.

Restaurant industry excluded from early phases of COVID-19 vaccination

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 15, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccinations are being distributed to eligible parties throughout Iowa in phase 1B, many workers that were deemed essential at the beginning of the pandemic are questioning when it will...

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 14, 2021

Students and businesses across Iowa City are reimagining Valentine’s Day in a time marked by social distance, from limited dinner reservations and special carry-out packages to smaller, at-home gatherings. Several...

The inside of Marco’s Island is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. With plenty of natural lighting and plant life, the interior of the restaurant has an island feel.

Marco’s Grilled Cheese looks to expand with a new island-themed restaurant downtown

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter February 9, 2021

What started out as a food truck is now expanding to its second restaurant. Marco’s Grilled Cheese in downtown Iowa City is gaining a new sister location called Marco’s Island. Around March...

Warren Paris (left) and Jerri MacConnell (right) pose for a portrait with their dog, Ginger, at their Iowa City apartment on Feb 8, 2021. The pair got married in September after quarantining together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They met at a "Write Your Life Story" class at the Senior Center.

Iowa City couple, 75 and 82, say ‘I do’ during COVID-19

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 8, 2021

Jerri MacConnell, 75, knew she’d marry Warren Paris, 82, once her apartment's new management began enforcing COVID-19 guidelines that cut short the number of days another person could stay with her. "Their...

Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

1897-2020: Iowa City Public Library celebrates 125 years serving Iowa City

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 7, 2021

The Iowa City Public Library is commemorating 125 years of serving the community by sharing its historical progress and allowing people to share their library memories in a digital space. The library's...