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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

Jars of laundry detergent pods await customers in the refill bar at Rooftop Fruit in Indianapolis Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. The refill bar reduces waste by encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable containers for the bulk bath and cleaning products.

UI student company aims to bring soap refill stations to campus

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 22, 2024

To make the University of Iowa campus more eco-friendly, seven students have assembled a team to launch detergent and soap refill stations in UI buildings. The team, dubbed RefillerMe, was awarded a $10,000...

A crowd enters Brothers Bar and Grill on the Ped Mall in Iowa City on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Iowa City bar crawls to raise money for charity foundations

Lily Finstad, News Reporter April 18, 2024

“Iowa Nice” meets the state’s love of beer as downtown Iowa City prepares for a philanthropy-forward bar crawl. Two Iowa City bar crawls, organized by OneBuzz and LineLeap, are donating money...

People play hopscotch on a pickleball court in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

IC Downtown District builds pickleball court on Ped Mall for summer

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter April 18, 2024

The Iowa City Downtown District built a multisport pickleball court late last week for residents to use this summer into early fall. The court also has hopscotch and shuffleboard and can be used for...

Rod Sullivan speaks during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Shelter House Emergency Shelter set to receive renovations

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 17, 2024

The Iowa City Shelter House Emergency Shelter is set to renovate the single adult dormitories, bathrooms, and stairwells to improve the safety of guests and staff. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

Pagliai’s Pizza is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

IC City Council passes first consideration on Pagliai’s Pizza building’s historic landmark status

Jack Moore, News Editor April 16, 2024

Iowa City City Council unanimously approved first considerations on Tuesday to make the Pagliai’s Pizza building a historic landmark.  The building's owner has contested the decision because...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City transit routes to temporarily halt amid staffing shortage

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 15, 2024

Iowa City Transit started reducing its services on Monday due to a shortage of bus drivers. Darian Nagle-Gamm, Iowa City Transit director of transportation services, said the service is currently eight...

Iowa City residents walk in the rain during day one of the 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival on Friday, June 2.

Severe storms expected to hit Johnson County area Tuesday and Wednesday

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 15, 2024

The Johnson County area will experience severe storms and potential tornado conditions on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Predicted storm conditions during this time include risk for severe thunderstorms,...

Members of the Iowa City City Council hear proposals during a city council special format meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Iowa City signs new cleaning contract for downtown

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter April 11, 2024

Iowa City residents can expect to see a cleaner downtown following a newly signed contract with a national cleaning company. City of Iowa City Director of Transportation Darian Nagle-Gamm said the city...

Photo contributed by Sikowis Nobiss

Iowa City TRC Indigenous Commissioners resign

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 11, 2024

Two commissioners on the Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC, resigned within two months, citing numerous concerns. The commissioners, Sikowis Nobiss and Marie Krebs, are the...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County jail website experiences software problems

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The Johnson County Jail roster website, a public website that keeps a record of all current inmates in the jail, is back online after being down for over a month due to a software change. However, certain...

A bartender makes a drink for a customer at The Box in Iowa City, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Box is a new sports bar and lounge.

Fairfield couple open upscale sports bar The Box in Iowa City

Lily Finstad, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The sticky floors that adorn your traditional college town sports bar are a far cry from what The Box brings to Iowa City. Although The Box encapsulates the essence of a traditional sports bar-like...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors call for minimum wage increase

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 9, 2024

A new minimum wage could be coming to Johnson County. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on March 28 to raise the county’s recommended minimum wage from $12.25 to $12.64...