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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Pediatric dentistry specialist Dr. Kyle Nordeen performs an examination on 2-year old Ahmed Osman as Ahmed's mother Hagir Malik and fourth-year UI dental student Elise Montesinos watch on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at a clinic in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building. The Free Dental Clinic has served more than 3,700 children ages 3 and under in its more than 20 years of existence.

Infant Oral Health Program has helped thousands of kids over 20 years

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Hagir Malik brought her 2-year-old son, Ahmed, to the Infant Oral Health Program at the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building on Thursday afternoon to check his dental health. Ahmed sat in...

Station Producer Craig Jarvie and Station Manager Holly Hart talk to each other in the KICI studio on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

After 7 months on the air, local station seeks to expand

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 20, 2019

Starting at 6 a.m. each day, local listeners can tune in to the early morning sounds of KICI 105.3 FM radio waking up Iowa City with music — and all of it comes from a tiny one-room office tucked away...

The Graduate Iowa City is seen on Tuesday Feb. 12, 2019.

Graduate workers present hotel with complaint letter over mistreatment

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 19, 2019

Graduate Hotel workers confronted their employers on Tuesday, alleging mistreatment and an uncomfortable working environment. The workers reached out to the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa...

Lucky's Market in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Lucky's recently announced that they are closing this location.

Lucky’s Market shutters doors after three years

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 18, 2019

Iowa City’s Lucky’s Market plans to permanently shut its doors on March 4. The grocery, 1668 Sycamore St., opened in 2015 after the departure of Von Maur, the mall’s former flagship store. Von Maur...

Junior fiction novels rest on shelves at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Bird-Dog Nation hosts training at Iowa City Public Library

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 18, 2019

An Iowa City person approaches the podium to ask a candidate whether the politician will find a way to make health care more affordable so he or she can afford the medicine for her son’s rare disease....

Co-owner of Herteen & Stocker Jewelers, Willa Dickens, poses for a photo in his office on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2017.

The Study of Time: Half a century in the watch and jewelry world

Charles Peckman, News reporter February 18, 2019

“Hi, Willa? My name is Charles Peckman — I called about writing a profile on your career …” “I don’t remember talking to you. I have dementia.” Before I could attempt to stifle my extreme...

Junior fiction novels rest on shelves at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Iowa City Public Library considers striking children’s and young adult fines

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 14, 2019

Library fines are often portrayed as teaching responsibility and civic duty, and they provide a revenue source for libraries. However, some critics say they impose an undue burden on those most vulnerable...

A bouquet of roses is seen at Beno's Flowers and Gifts on February 12, 2019.

Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 13, 2019

Despite the freezing temperatures and metric tons of snow following the polar blasts of late January, Iowa City residents are determined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. Local businesses are...

The Graduate Iowa City is seen on Tuesday Feb. 12, 2019.

Graduate Iowa City donates to UI to fund alcohol-alternative activities

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 13, 2019

As the University of Iowa continues efforts to reduce high-risk alcohol use among students, the Graduate Iowa City on Monday contributed $50,000 to the university for late-night programming — a boost...

UI junior Ella McDonald poses for a portrait at Java House on Monday, February 11, 2019. McDonald started the "Half Caff" podcast with coworker Jack Berning about living the life of a barista. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Java House to begin hosting podcast, open mic night

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 11, 2019

Downtown’s Java House is creating new forms of entertainment to reach all types of customers. The Java House will begin hosting its own podcast as well as an open mic for writers, musicians, and comedians...

Children feed raisins to a goat during story time at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. This is Nova the goat's first appearance at the library.

Local goat kids around, facilitates story time

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 11, 2019

On a dreary February morning, more than 100 kids and families packed the Iowa City Public Library to meet a local celebrity: Nova the Goat. The library’s typical Monday story time was joined by special...

The Iowa Recovery Room is seen on Wednesday, February 6th, 2018. The Iowa Recovery Room is a clinic specializing in non-traditional treatment for mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Recovery room allows IC first responders to float, relieve stress

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 7, 2019

The Iowa City Police Department and Iowa City Fire Department have recently been supporting their first responders in a new way to unwind: float therapy. Patrick Krier, owner and operator of Iowa Recovery...