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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

Owners Susan and Kevin Felker stand in the space that will become Prairie Kitchen on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Prairie Kitchen is set to open in the spring of 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie Kitchen Store coming to downtown Iowa City in spring 2020

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 5, 2019

A Hawkeye family is planning to open a new kitchen store in downtown Iowa City next spring that boasts both basic kitchen utensils and community trivia nights. The family-owned Prairie Kitchen Store...

Ongoing construction to Sidekick Coffee and Books occurs on September 4, 2019 in University Heights. The business is set to open in the fall. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

New kid-friendly coffee shop opening on Melrose in September

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter September 4, 2019

  When it comes to building businesses, Katy Herbold said it’s a family affair. Sidekick Coffee and Books, Herbold’s new coffee shop, will be located in University Heights on Melrose Avenue...

City council members listen to community concerns at City Hall on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Iowa City on a roll with bike share agreement

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter September 4, 2019

The Iowa City City Council paved the way Tuesday night for ridesharing company Gotcha Mobility to bring a dockless, electric-assisted bike-share system to downtown streets in the next 90 days to improve...

The Java House is seen on August 30, 2019.

Iowa City staple Java House celebrates 25 years of service

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 3, 2019

Clustered around laptops and open textbooks, University of Iowa students chew on the ends of their highlighters as they spread the contents of their backpacks across tables, a cup of Java House coffee...

The soon-to-be location of a new Target is seen in downtown Iowa City on Aug. 30. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Target coming to downtown Iowa City

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 30, 2019

Retail giant Target has officially confirmed plans to open up a new store location in downtown Iowa City. The company has signed a lease for a 24,000 square-foot space at 115 E. Washington St. An opening...

A kitten sits in the kennel with its two siblings waiting for adoption at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Volunteers call summer "Kitten Season" since there is usually a large influx of young felines brought for adoption to local animal centers.

Iowa City businesses invited to foster kittens for animal center

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 29, 2019

It’s what the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center calls “kitten season” — a time period of overcrowding, largely because of an increasing number of kittens housed in its facility, as the...

The new location for Public Space One is seen on Aug. 28, 2019.

Public Space One purchases new Iowa City venue

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter August 29, 2019

The artist-led, nonprofit organization for the arts Public Space One will relocate its gallery and print center for the first time in seven years, effective late September and ending by early October.  Public...

The Chauncey Building is seen on Tuesday, April 10th, 2019.

FilmScene prepares to move into Chauncey building

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter August 29, 2019

FilmScene, Iowa City’s downtown theater, has announced an opening date of Sept. 20, as well as new programming and plans for the future of the art house.  The theater will celebrate its opening in...

Police seeking Iowa City man using someone else’s credit card

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 29, 2019

A warrant is out for the arrest of an Iowa City man who used someone else’s credit card at multiple Coral Ridge Mall stores on Dec. 15. Michael Rickette, 21, 2613 Indigo Court, is suspected of unauthorized...

The new Dunkin’ Donuts sign can be seen on Clinton St. on Sunday, August 25.

New caffeination destinations open in Iowa City

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 29, 2019

Over the summer, two new coffee joints have opened near campus at the University of Iowa: branches of Dash Coffee Roasters and Dunkin’. Since then, doughnuts have been fried, cold brews have been proudly...

Three Iowa City residents attempt to rob a man

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 27, 2019

Three Iowa City residents attempted to rob a man while threatening to use a gun to shoot him in the head. Nyiesha Lawson, 19; Javoni Butler, 22; and Jeradin Jones, 19, were all charged Aug. 27 with...

Magician Eric Michaels chains his assistant Niki’s wrists for a trick at Poindexter Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 25, 2019. The show was put on by CAB, who will offer more show dates as part of their Coffee House Series this semester. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Graduate, CAB kick off alcohol-alternative programming

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter August 25, 2019

The Graduate Iowa City hosted its first alcohol-alternative event — known as the Poindexter Coffeehouse Series — on the evening of Aug. 24 as an effort to promote activities that could help reduce...