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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 IC Compassion Office is seen on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Local nonprofit IC Compassion launches new refugee counseling program

Preston Hayes, News Reporter December 9, 2019

Iowa City Compassion is giving back to the community this holiday season and opening the doors of its new counseling program designed to provide mental and emotional health support to refugees and immigrants...

The concession stand is seen during a tour of the new Filmscene in the Chauncey Building on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.

Chauncey building promises new additions by January

Riley Davis, News Reporter December 9, 2019

The Chauncey, 404 E. College St., opened this fall and unveiled a new FilmScene location with additional promises of a coffee shop, bowling alley, a restaurant, a hotel, condominiums, and office space. Currently,...

Zwingle man accused of first-degree theft and second-degree theft

Zwingle man accused of first-degree theft and second-degree theft

Rachel Steil, News Reporter December 5, 2019

A Zwingle man has been accused of writing multiple bad checks for thousands of dollars apiece. Robert Barton, 44, was charged on Dec. 4 with first-degree theft, second-degree theft, and money laundering. A...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Cambus introduces new Transit navigation app to replace Bongo

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 5, 2019

Users navigating the Cambus system will now have a new option to track the location of buses and plan their trips using the new Transit app, which will replace Bongo, the previous Cambus app. Users...

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.

Iowa City City Council defers first consideration to repeal rental moratorium

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 4, 2019

The Iowa City City Council voted 6-1 to defer its first consideration of the repeal of a rental moratorium to Dec. 17 so citizens have time to propose alternative ways for the city to reduce the impact...

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton speaks during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at City Hall.

Iowa City City Council talks Riverfront Crossing rezoning in public forum

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter December 3, 2019

The Iowa City City Council held a public forum Tuesday night on the rezoning of Gilbert Street stretching all the way to Highland Avenue, where a Kum & Go gas station is currently located and there...

Cedar Rapids man has been accused of interference with official acts with a firearm

Cedar Rapids man has been accused of interference with official acts with a firearm

Rachel Steil, News Reporter December 2, 2019

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of carrying a handgun while trying to get into Iowa City bars. Zion Johnson, 20, was charged on Dec. 1 with interference with official acts using a dangerous weapon,...

Bill Nusser Jr. and Charlie Nusser test the quality of a jewelery collection at Hands Jewlers in Iowa City on November 15, 2019. Hands Jewlers has been family-owned and located in Iowa City since 1895.

Iowa City Hands Jewelers stands five generations strong

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter December 1, 2019

John Hands left England behind in 1881, deciding that the United States was the key to his future in the jewelry business. Like thousands of other immigrants who traveled to the U.S. during this time,...

A mural by Thomas Agran depicting Ben S. Summerwill is seen on the wall of the MidwestOne Bank in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, 19 November, 2019.

Iowa City Public Art Committee works to create a colorful community

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 20, 2019

People in Iowa City are surrounded by murals, statues, and other artistic displays when they walk through the Downtown District, a trait that adds color to their journeys. In an effort to place more...

A CHOMP sticker is seen on the door of Mesa on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019.

Local food delivery service CHOMP honored for ‘impact and innovation’

Preston Hayes, News Reporter November 20, 2019

As national food-delivery corporations such as Grubhub and Uber Eats expand across the nation, CHOMP is turning its attention to local Iowa City restaurants to provide them with support. Local food-delivery...

Iowa City city councilors meet at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The City council heard from community members and discussed various agenda items.

Iowa City City Council amends Riverfront Crossings affordable-housing requirements

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 20, 2019

The Iowa City City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to amend the affordable-housing requirements for the Riverfront Crossings development, clarifying which households are eligible for the...

University of Iowa junior Jiselle Ramos laughs as she poses for a portrait in the Blank Honors Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Ramos shops mainly at thrift stores because it is cheaper, more environmentally friendly, and fun.

UI students shop secondhand to bring sustainability to the clothing industry

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter November 18, 2019

Despite fast fashion's popularity on a macro scale, a growing number of shop owners — and their patrons — in Iowa City are choosing to purchase clothing and household goods secondhand in an effort...