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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

Founder of the Hawkeye Coffee Delivery Company, Michael Delcau poses for a portrait in Prairie Lights on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Hawkeye Coffee Delivery Company is a service that delivers coffee from Iowa City vendors to anywhere on campus for only one dollar.

New coffee delivery service comes to UI campus

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 28, 2019

A University of Iowa researcher and former student has started a delivery service to bring coffee to students all over campus. Michael Delcau graduated from the UI with a Ph.D. in chemical and biochemical...

Iowa City police respond to alleged stabbing

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter January 25, 2019

Iowa City police responded to a report of an alleged stabbing Thursday evening, according to a news release from the City of Iowa City. The incident allegedly took place at 2913 Muscatine Ave. The release...

People walk past the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Streaming on the cheap in Iowa City

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 25, 2019

As some streaming apps become more expensive, thrifty University of Iowa students with a passion for film have other options to get their cinema fix. While Netflix recently announced it would raise its...

Father Guillermo Trevino addresses the bench vigil attendees Tuesday night at Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.

Iowa City Ped Mall bench controversy heats up as temperatures dip

Kate Pixley & Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 22, 2019

Nearly two dozen people clutching electronic candles stood in a semi-circle in the lobby of the Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday evening as the community protested the city's Pedestrian Mall benches that...

Fire at construction site resolved, no injuries resulted

Fire at construction site resolved, no injuries resulted

January 21, 2019

A fire broke out Monday morning at the construction site at the corner of Clinton and Burlington across from the Voxman Music Building. University of Iowa students and staff received a Hawk Alert at...

Attendees march on the pedestrian mall for the annual Women's March in Iowa City on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Women's March is an annual event that started in 2017 following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The march advocates for a range of issues including women's rights,  healthcare reform, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental issues.

3rd Annual Women’s March takes over Iowa City

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 19, 2019

The heavy snowfall from Friday evening and 20-degree weather did not stop the crowds of people gathered in the Pedestrian Mall to take part in Iowa City’s third Women’s March on Saturday morning. Past...

Pedestrians cross Clinton Street and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2016.

Iowa City podcast debuts with an episode on historic preservation

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 17, 2019

Iowa City residents now have a new method of learning about their community and engaging with current events: a podcast all about Iowa City. The Iowa City Matters podcast, the official podcast of Iowa...

Partnership between Shelter House, Housing Authority aims to end Iowa City-area homelessness

Partnership between Shelter House, Housing Authority aims to end Iowa City-area homelessness

Charles Peckman, News Reporter January 16, 2019

A new partnership between two Iowa City housing groups aims to provide something that many take for granted — access to housing. The Iowa City Housing Authority has partnered with Shelter House by providing...

Demonstrators lay on benches during a "Sleep In" demonstration in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Monday, January 14, 2019. The benches have been in the works since 2014, but were installed in November of 2018. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Protest sparked by Ped Mall benches

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 15, 2019

The controversy over the new benches on the Pedestrian Mall continued on Monday afternoon as the Iowa City Catholic Worker House staged a protest to oppose to the benches, which were installed during the...

The Jefferson Building on Washington Street is seen during Jazz Fest on Sunday, July 2.

Local artist to open store in downtown Iowa City

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 13, 2019

Functional pottery with celestial designs are the essence of Allison Fretheim’s art. She has showcased her pottery for Iowa City residents for around two years at White Rabbit and Revival, and on Saturday,...

Couples and friends sit, walk, and talk in the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Freddy’s and Panera Bread comes to the Old Capitol Town Center, Office of Sustainability moves out

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter December 13, 2018

The Old Capitol Town Center will see new additions next semester with two chain restaurants, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Panera Bread, moving in. Kevin Digmann, general manager of...

Pancheros sits open downtown Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Pancheros is one of four sponsors for Dance Marathon this year.

Pancheros begins delivery service

Kate Pixley, News Reporter December 13, 2018

Hungry Iowa City residents who don’t want to leave their homes now have another food-delivery option. Pancheros recently announced it would begin delivering food from its Iowa City and Coralville restaurants...