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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 For Sale sign is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 17,  2020. With families wanting larger homes to inhabit while being stuck at home due to COVID-19, real estate companies are doing notably well.

Iowa City real estate flourishes amid COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 19, 2020

With historically low interest rates and an increase in people looking for larger houses and yards while spending more time at home during COVID-19, the real estate market has picked up in recent months,...

Left turn squares for bicycles are seen on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa City bolsters bike safety with new road markings

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter November 12, 2020

As part of the implementation of Iowa City’s Bicycle Master Plan, the city began enhancing roadway infrastructure by painting bike lanes, shared lane markings, and the new bike turn boxes. The...

Still plenty of fall decor at the store.As seen on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Wilson’s Orchard and Farm 4823 Dingleberry Rd NE #1. They will now be open year around.

Wilson’s Orchard extends season for winter activities during pandemic

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 11, 2020

Iowa City’s beloved Wilson’s Orchard announced that its season for the 2021 year will be extended, lasting from February to December, in hopes of providing more safe opportunities for residents...

Micky’s Irish Pub in Iowa City is seen on Nov. 5, 2020. ICCD has created a winterization program to award restaurants with grant money to purchase patio equipment including heaters, extra lighting, and wind blocking tents. This equipment will allow restaurants to be equipped for a larger amount of people as winter temperatures approach, while still practicing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

Iowa City Downtown District helps businesses prepare for winter

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 9, 2020

With temperatures beginning to fluctuate and early signs of winter becoming present, the Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the City of Iowa City to introduce a grant program and patio...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Streets closed, Hawk Alert issued for suspicious package

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 4, 2020

The Metro Bomb Squad, Iowa City Police Department, and North Liberty Police Department responded to reports of a suspicious  package at City Hall on Wednesday, which was quickly resolved Wednesday...

The front of Ulysses Modern, a thrift store on Gilbert Street, is seen on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

One couple’s odyssey led to opening new Iowa City vintage store

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 27, 2020

When husband and wife Ryan and Clara Quinn began preparations to open their mid-century modern furnishings and apparel store, Ulysses Modern, on South Gilbert Street in Iowa City, they knew the store...

The Iowa City Farmers Market on Oct, 28 had a very large variety of vegetables, fruits, and deserts. The Market ended Oct 31, and the Winter market will start on Nov, 8. (The Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)

Field to Family extends Online Farmers Markets into remainder of 2020

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 23, 2020

Field to Family, a local organization that works to support area farmers and combat food insecurity within Johnson County, recently announced that it will extend its Online Farmers Market into the...

Brother’s Bar and Grill is seen on Thursday Oct. 8, 2020, the first weekend of bars reopening. Governor Kim Reynolds released a proclamation last Friday allowing bars to reopen in Johnson and Story counties on Monday, Oct. 5. Many bar-goers were out without masks on and there was little social distancing in lines.

Iowa City Downtown District, Johnson County Public Health Department host restaurant and bar forum in preparation of upcoming football season

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 22, 2020

The pandemic is still here, but Iowa City is bracing for a busy autumn with Big Ten football returning for a fall season. The Johnson County Department of Public Health and Iowa City Downtown District...

The Iowa City Public Works Building is seen on Oct. 19, 2020. The building was recently given the Excellence in Efficiency award from the MidAmerican Energy Company.

Iowa City Public Works facility receives Efficiency in Energy Efficiency Design award

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 19, 2020

The newly constructed City of Iowa City’s Public Works facility, which employees moved into in December 2019, recently received the Excellence in Energy Efficiency Design award from Alliant and MidAmerican...

Photo of a MERGE design. Contributed.

ICAD launched $3 million economic recovery and resiliency campaign

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 18, 2020

The Iowa City Area Development Group this month launched a new three-year, $3 million campaign through 2021 to 2023. The campaign prioritizes economic recovery and resiliency, and identified three...

Iowa City locals and University of Iowa students pile into Elray’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, October 9th, 2020. As of this weekend, the government mandated closing of bars has been lifted prompting an upswing of business as locals and students return.

ICPD and UIPD encourage education over punishment as bars reopen

Samantha Murray, News Reporter October 15, 2020

Last weekend saw the first college students at Iowa City bars since August. Now, everyone from police to employees face new issues with reopening and staying open while COVID-19 cases in continue to...

Moviegoers wait for a screening of La La Land to begin on the rooftop of Filmscene on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

FilmScene and The Englert join the #DoNotAbandonUs campaign

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 14, 2020

The Englert stage and FilmScene theaters have been quiet since April when the venues closed their doors earlier this year. Both theaters joined the #DoNotAbandonUs campaign along with arts venues,...