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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 community member addresses the council about a zoning proposition regarding a proposed animal recreation center at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council passes additional height bonus to building at 12 E. Court St.

Hannah Rovner and Rachel Schilke February 19, 2020

After a failed motion to defer the decision once again, the Iowa City City Council passed an additional seven-story height bonus to a new luxury apartment complex at 12 E. Court St. in a 5-2 vote. The...

Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter leads a discussion with former Iowa City City Councilor Rockne Cole following a screening of Still Rising: Celebrating 10 Years of the Iowa City Civil Rights Trip on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at the Iowa City Public Library. The civil rights trip is for local students to visit various historical sites from the Civil Rights Movement as well as Historically Black College and Universities.

Still Rising documentary displays importance of civil-rights education during Black History Month

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 18, 2020

Around a dozen people gathered at the Iowa City Public Library Tuesday to view a local filmmaker's documentary about Iowa high-school students traveling to key civil-rights movement locations — one of...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side, Rochester Avenue location is seen on Feb. 17, 2020. The location suddenly closed on Sunday.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side closes its doors — for now

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 17, 2020

Local foodies were taken aback by the sudden closure of Hamburg Inn No. 2's Rochester Avenue location on Sunday. A plain piece of paper on the restaurant's glass door read: “We have closed, thank...

Members of the Iowa City City Council sit before the two UI student governments for a discussion about a proposed development project in downtown Iowa City during a joint meeting on Feb 11.

Iowa City City Council seeks input from UI student governments before vote on luxury-apartment development

Hannah Rovner and Eleanor Hildebrandt February 11, 2020

At the inaugural joint session between University of Iowa Student Government, Graduate and Professional Student Government, and Iowa City City Council, all three groups were focused on housing developments...

A Iowa City transit bus seat is seen on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Transit will be saving a seat in honor of Rosa Parks throughout the month of February, which is Black History Month.

Iowa City Transit initiative saves a seat for Rosa Parks to honor her stance against segregation

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 10, 2020

Sixty-five years ago, Rosa Parks took a stand against segregation by refusing to give up her seat at the front of the bus. Now, Iowa City transit systems are celebrating her bravery by reserving a...

Alex Butler, 7, plays with putty in the Makers Space at the Robert A. Recreation Center on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa City community benefits from interactive art and science program

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 9, 2020

The Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center recently launched its new “Maker Space,” a three-month interactive program where K-12 students experience the collaboration of art and science hands-on...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

Winter conditions prove challenging for Iowa City riders

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter January 28, 2020

The local biking community is pedaling through less-than-ideal winter conditions in Iowa City this January, but bikers say that with the right equipment and experience, riders can stay safe. University...

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Iowa City resident proposes dog community center

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 23, 2020

As the snow falls and temperatures drop, dog owners in Iowa City may struggle to find ways to keep their dog active in the winter months, a problem one area resident is attempting to solve. Phil...

Professor of Spanish and Portuguese Ana Merino poses for a portrait in her Phillips Hall office on Tuesday. Merino recently won the Premio Nadal for her book, El mapa de los afectos.

Award-winning author, UI professor draws inspiration from Iowa City community

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter January 23, 2020

University of Iowa Professor Latina Ana Merino was awarded the most prestigious literature award in Spain in honor of her novel El mapa de los afectos, translated to the “map of affections.” The...

The new location of Daylight Donuts is seen Dec. 1, 2019 in Iowa City. Daylight Donuts is currently in the process of relocating its Iowa City business here on First Avenue.

Daylight Donuts to open new location in February, make changes for customers

Riley Davis, News Reporter January 21, 2020

Nearly a year after its closure in the spring, Daylight Donuts will make a comeback in February, sporting a new location and new mentality to put freshness first for the doughnut lovers of Iowa City. Casey’s...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, September 16, 2019.

28 years of passion for the Iowa City Public Library: Maeve Clark leaves for a new opportunity

Riley Davis, News Reporter December 18, 2019

For nearly three decades, Maeve Clark has brought a passion for books and a desire to tell stories to the Iowa City community, as the adult services coordinator for the Iowa City Public Library. Now, Clark...

Iowa City resident Nancy Carlson speaks to the Iowa City councilors during a public comment period during consideration of an ordinance that would repeal a rental permit moritorium on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.

City Council defers rental moratorium vote for second time

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter December 17, 2019

The Iowa City City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to defer the rental moratorium for a second time to its next meeting on Jan. 7, 2020, in an effort to give the community more time to give their input regarding...