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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 checkout line at Ragstock in Downtown Iowa City on October 31, 2019. The line extended towards the back of the store with stragglers still choosing their Halloween costumes.

Johnson County Department of Public Health promotes healthy and safe Halloween

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 12, 2020

The coronavirus isn’t likely to spread via a pack of M&M’s, according to Johnson County Public Health, but residents should avoid big Halloween parties. With COVID-19 still present in Johnson...

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.

Patrons flock downtown over weekend

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 11, 2020

Patrons stood often shoulder-to-shoulder in lines snaking outside of popular bars in Iowa City the first weekend in a month after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ closure order expired on Oct. 4. Johnson...

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

Iowa City Area Development group announces winners of new resiliency award

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 8, 2020

The Iowa City Area Development group recently created the Iowa City Area Resiliency Awards, where community members nominate large and small businesses, nonprofits, community projects, and individuals...

The outdoor seating near The Dandy Lion is pictured on Oct. 7, 2020. Downtown restaurants have been utilizing outdoor seating frequently during the summer months, but due to fall temperatures arriving, outdoor seating use is slowly decreasing.

Downtown restaurants brace for cooler temperatures

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 7, 2020

As October brings cooler temperatures to Iowa City, many downtown restaurants that heavily utilize and rely upon outdoor patio seating for socially distanced business during COVID-19 are being forced...

The marquee outside of the Englert theatre is shown with Mandolin Orange headlining on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Strengthen Grow Evolve Campaign celebrates $5 million milestone

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 5, 2020

Since its launch last April, the Strengthen Grow Evolve campaign fueled The Englert and Film Scene’s efforts to make Iowa City the Greatest Small City for the Arts. As of Oct. 1, the campaign had...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, September 16, 2019. The new energy kits available at the library are encouraging efforts towards an energy-efficient home.

Iowa City Public Library to focus on DEI, alternatives to police intervention in new strategic plan

Brian Grace, News Reporter October 4, 2020

The Iowa City Public Library is working toward committing 30 percent of library resources to BIPOC communities by fiscal 2022 and looking for alternatives to police intervention for library policy...

Workers for Paco’s Tacos, Ted and Butch, prepare street tacos and walking tacos for residents at Aspire at West Campus Apartment Complex on Oct. 1, 2020. Aspire at West Campus is partnering with local food vendors to supply dine-out options during COVID-19.

Aspire at West Campus brings local food vendors to residents’ doors

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 1, 2020

Food vendors throughout the Iowa City area are collaborating with the Aspire at West Campus apartment complex, which houses UI graduate students and faculty, to provide residents with restaurant-quality...

Handmade face masks made by Sandy Rodak and donated to Respiratory Therapists at the UIHC as seen on April 20,2020.

Iowa City Downtown District establishes pledge to enforce health and safety guidelines

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 30, 2020

The Iowa City Downtown District this month established a pledge that encourages patrons, restaurants, and bars to adhere to the city-wide mask mandate as well as appropriate social distancing guidelines. The...

Sign seen on South Linn Street on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

UI students discuss the pandemic-tinted rent landscape in Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 30, 2020

As University of Iowa students settle into life in the pandemic, renting remains a relevant topic for those living off campus. Chad Rhym, UI second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology...

Purchasing fresh produce at the Coralville Farmers Market 201 E. 9th St..As seen on Monday, Sept 14, 2020.

Coralville continues to host annual farmers market in-person, Iowa City hosts market virtually

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 28, 2020

Iowa City and Coralville will continue to host their annual farmers markets from May to October. While Iowa City has been operating theirs exclusively online, Coralville has transitioned from an online...

Bur Oaks Land Trust in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 22 2020. Bur Oaks Land Trust is one of many organizations participating in Climate Fest.

Iowa City is hosting first annual climate festival virtually

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 22, 2020

Despite COVID-19 moving many large gathering events virtual, the City of Iowa City is still hosting its first annual climate festival, with community members and local businesses coming together to...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story Counties until Sept. 27

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 18, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds extended the closure of bars in Johnson and Story Counties for another week and continued the Public Health Disaster Emergency in Iowa for another 30 days on Friday. On Aug. 27,...