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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

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 4, 2019

Concerns over use of student dollars arose concerning a recent proposal to fund new equipment for FilmScene. The University of Iowa Student Government rejected S.S.R 18 at its meeting on April 4 to...

A large pothole is seen outside of Peking Buffet in Coralville on Monday, April 1. As spring moves forward, Iowa City and Coralville will continue to fill potholes and other road disturbances.

Iowa City continues pothole-repair process

Charles Peckman, News Reporter April 1, 2019

Although spring has sprung in Iowa City, the thin veneer of birds singing and the mass consumption of allergy medicine is a mask for a much more sinister problem beneath our feet (and tires) — potholes. In...

Downtown Iowa City continues rennovations on Monday, March 25th, 2019.

Ped Mall construction set to begin Phase 2 in May

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 31, 2019

After nearly a year of construction, Phase 1 of the Pedestrian Mall improvements program will wrap up this month, and Phase 2 is set to begin May 13. The second segment will occur on the east and west...

Barre3, a new barre workout business in Iowa City, is seen on it's opening day on Thursday March 28 2019.

Barre3 opened doors to Iowa City-area residents this week

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 28, 2019

The popular fitness studio from the West Coast Barre3 has found a home with studio owner Maureen Beran in Iowa City. Starting with Thursday’s grand opening, eastern Iowa residents can experience Barre3...

Poet Esther Dischereit (left,) Professor Elizabeth Heineman, and Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz discuss the rise in American and European anti-Semitism in the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The panel discussion, entitled “Resurgent Antisemitism and the Importance of Historical Remembering,” postulated the causes and potential solutions to prejudice.

‘Stronger than Hate’ panel sheds light on overcoming anti-Semitism

Charles Peckman, News Reporter March 14, 2019

“You have plunged me in this everlasting blackness.” The room was silent as Berlin-based author Esther Dischereit read from her poetry on historical memory. Her reading focused on the pain and suffering...

Iowa City Downtown District begins search for new nighttime mayor

Iowa City Downtown District begins search for new nighttime mayor

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter March 14, 2019

Iowa City Downtown District has launched its search for a new nighttime mayor on its website following the departure of Angela Winnike. The nighttime mayor is a position that Iowa City introduced in...

The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

Crisis Center renames to ‘CommUnity’ in order to showcase its expanded services

Rachel Steil, News Reporter March 13, 2019

The Johnson County Crisis Center has renamed itself the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, or CommUnity for short, as the center nears 50 years of service. Leaders at the center decided to rebrand...

Robyn Hepker is seen in her office after being honored as one of Iowa City Downtown District's Women of Impact on Wednesday March 6 2019. ICDD is honoring one woman of impact for each day in March. (Grace Colton /The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Downtown District honors influential women in the city

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 11, 2019

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Iowa City Downtown District is honoring an influential woman in the community on its social-media pages every day throughout March. The Women of Impact...

A new food pantry at the Iowa City Senior Center celebrated its grand opening in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.

Simple & free: New food pantry at Iowa City Senior Center hopes to cater to community

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 11, 2019

In a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, community members celebrated the grand opening of the Simple & Free: Pantry Exchange, a food pantry located in the Iowa City Senior Center. The pantry has been...

Finer Streetwear Co. owner Markeece Johnson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Finer Streetwear is a new, independent clothing store in Iowa City, run by an 18-year-old City High graduate.

City High grad skips college, starts business

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 10, 2019

City High alum Markeece Johnson has taken an unconventional path to follow his dreams by starting a business shortly after graduating from high school. After one semester in college, the 2018 high-school...

Artifacts owner Todd Thelen locates an item for a customer on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Thelen has owned Artifacts for 16 years. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The eccentric and intimate business of antiques

Charles Peckman, News reporter March 8, 2019

On a frigid, windless day last week, Artifacts owner Todd Thelen peered with dismay at the large selection of vintage men’s cuff links in front of him. As he slowly began sifting through the metallic...

One of many public murals in Iowa City is seen on March 7.

Public Art Advisory Committee works on strategic plan after receiving increased funding

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 8, 2019

The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee will hold a public input meeting on March 8, hoping to gain insight on the direction of public art in the city. The meeting is part of the committee’s process...