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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

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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 7, 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...

Firefighters respond to a structure fire at Burlington and Clinton on Tuesday, March 5.

Hieronymus Square fire damage estimated to cost $1 million; cause determined

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor March 6, 2019

The Iowa City Fire Department has determined the fire at Hieronymus Square was caused by a heater coming in contact with combustible adhesives. The investigation into the fire, which began Tuesday afternoon...

Firefighters respond to a structure fire at Burlington and Clinton on Tuesday, March 5.

Iowa City fire personnel investigate Hieronymus Square fire

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 6, 2019

The Iowa City Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred Tuesday at the Hieronmymus Square construction site. The fire broke out near Burlington and Clinton Streets at approximately...

Firefighters respond to a structure fire at Burlington and Clinton on Tuesday, March 5.

Downtown Iowa City fire shuts down Burlington Street block

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 5, 2019

After a fire broke out on March 5 at the Hieronymus Square construction site, authorities have said they will take down the damaged structure today. Seventeen fire personnel from Iowa City and area departments...

In this composite photo, businesses line Clinton St. in Iowa City on a summer evening. Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Alcoholic Beverages Division creates new tool to verify IDs

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 27, 2019

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division has rolled out a new smartphone app to use as a tool to verify the age of customers seeking to purchase alcohol or tobacco products. Division spokesman Jake Holmes...

Police investigate the scene at the Iowa City Marketplace after reports of shots fired in the mall on Monday, Sept. 3.

Closing the gap between police and IC Community Police Review Board

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 26, 2019

The Iowa City Community Police Review Board is the only one of its kind in Iowa to review complaints and investigations against Iowa City police officers, and now board members plan to increase the transparency...