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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 new Film Scene location located in the Chauncey building is seen on September 10, 2019.

State donations aid Johnson County in cultural projects and programs

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 10, 2019

The Iowa Economic Development Agency’s Community Attraction and Tourism grant recently awarded two Iowa City and one Johnson County nonprofits with financial donations in order to promote recreational...

Coralville woman accused of forgery

Coralville woman accused of forgery

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 10, 2019

A Coralville woman has been accused of forgery. Sarah Franz, 22, was charged on Sept. 9 with two counts of forgery. According to the arrest affidavit, Franz presented a payroll check from Cedar-Mac...

Iowa City man accused of kidnapping 3 year-old

Iowa City man accused of kidnapping 3 year-old

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 8, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of kidnapping. Rodney Bryant, 24, was charged Sept. 5 with second-degree kidnapping. According to the arrest affidavit, Bryant picked up a three-year-old child who...

Iowa City Night Mayor Joe Riley poses for a portrait on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019.

Iowa City downtown district’s nighttime mayor starts new initiatives to improve nightlife

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 5, 2019

Loud music, late-night food carts, and long lines outside of popular bars are characteristic of downtown Iowa City nightlife. After spending a few months in town, new Night Mayor Joe Reilly said he has...

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 4, 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 3, 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 28, 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...