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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

The Lark and Owl is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Cafe and karaoke spot Lark and Owl owner to sell business for $1

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 4, 2021

Iowa City cafe Lark and Owl is set to receive new ownership after only a year and a half, with owner Yi Zhang offering to sell the business for $1. Zhang said with COVID-19 caused immense financial...

The Old Capitol from behind a snow fort wall, on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.

Busy winter creates boom for local snow removal services

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 3, 2021

In the freezing hours after a blizzard, as Iowa City residents crank up the heat and tuck themselves under blankets, the employees of Medellin Landscape Solutions grab their equipment, pile into their...

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Iowa City to host a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 2, 2021

Iowa City’s slate of Black History Month events and celebrations are moving mostly online this year, with the city finding creative ways to celebrate the achievements of Black Iowans and Americans. Iowa...

Contractors hang a banner outside of Iowa City's new "dry bar" on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.

Non-alcoholic bar coming to Iowa City by the summer

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter January 28, 2021

Iowa City will open its first dry bar this summer, creating new opportunities for University of Iowa students to socialize without alcohol. The Unimpaired Dry Bar, first founded in Davenport, Iowa,...

Students are seen walking to and from class in the snow while a reporter and cameraman set up equipment at the University of Iowa on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Snowstorm to drop up to 9 inches of snow in Iowa City area

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter January 25, 2021

Due to a hazardous snowstorm entering the Iowa City area Monday afternoon, a snow emergency has been declared in the surrounding areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) in the Quad Cities has...

Local travel agencies affected by COVID-19 see increased interest

Local travel agencies affected by COVID-19 see increased interest

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 24, 2021

Local travel agencies in Iowa City are seeing an uptick in future travel inquiries and trip bookings as COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up across the country.  This comes as former President...

A vehicle display in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan 18, 2021.

Iowa City Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration virtually celebrates human rights advocates

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor January 18, 2021

The University of Iowa and Iowa City kicked off their Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration — a full two weeks of festivities, online programming, and service projects this year — on Monday, to celebrate...

Photo of Reverend and Liberation Methodist Connexion Collaborator Sean McRoberts.

Iowa City religious leaders help launch progressive new branch of United Methodist Church

Claire Benson, News Reporter December 10, 2020

Progressive religious leaders within the United Methodist Church in Iowa City helped launch a new denomination after the denomination voted to keep bans on same-sex weddings and LGBTQ clergy. Leaders...

Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund

Iowa City no longer recycling plastic clamshell containers

Claire Benson, News Reporter December 10, 2020

Iowa City will no longer accept plastic clamshell containers for recycling, both at the curb and at the city-run recycling centers. Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch wrote in an email to The Daily...

Trisha Smith (left,) and Katie Knight of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties pose for a portrait outside of their Coralville office on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Johnson and Washington County United Way office, which is turning 100 this year, is planning a series of events aimed at garnering donations and spreading awareness for what the organization does.

Adopt-a-Family Holiday program referrals increase, families asking for household items

Claire Benson, News Reporter December 7, 2020

The United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties Adopt-a-Family Holiday program is seeing an unprecedented number of referred families, with many suffering from financial loss because of COVID-19...

The Haunted Bookshop in Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Iowa City Businesses prepare for students’ extended break, impact on holiday season

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 3, 2020

As University of Iowa students and staff work from home during the holiday season until next semester, local Iowa City businesses are adapting their plans for winter in a multitude of ways. The...

Joe’s Place is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Located at 115 Iowa Ave.

Joe’s Place implements air purification units to reduce spread of COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 29, 2020

Downtown Iowa City bar Joe’s Place will install four air-purification units into its HVAC system to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the establishment’s indoor restaurant and bar area. Joe’s...