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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

Public Space One is seen at the new location on North Gilbert Street on Thursday, October 3, 2019. PS1 previously resided in the bottom floor of the Wesley Student Center.

Public Space One works on accessibility compliance in new location

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter December 15, 2019

With an aim to provide more accessibility to the contemporary art center, Public Space One is in the process of providing ADA accommodations to its recently purchased early 20th Century homes on Iowa City’s...

Iowa City man accused of first-degree theft

Iowa City man accused of first-degree theft

Rachel Steil, News Reporter December 15, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing a vehicle from Taco Bell. Trell Grant, 33, was charged on Dec. 14 with first-degree theft and fifth-degree theft. According to the arrest affidavit,...

Cedar Rapids woman has been accused of second-degree theft and first-degree theft

Cedar Rapids woman has been accused of second-degree theft and first-degree theft

Rachel Steil, News Reporter December 15, 2019

A Cedar Rapids woman has been accused of stealing one vehicle and trying to steal another. Wendie Beard, 23, was charged on Dec. 13 with first-degree theft, second-degree theft, and interference with...

Hiawatha man accused of second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree theft

Hiawatha man accused of second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree theft

Rachel Steil, News Reporter December 12, 2019

 A Hiawatha man has been accused of breaking into a truck and breaking into a home. Scotty Abram, 31, was charged on Dec. 11 with second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief,...

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 4, 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 3, 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,...