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Local mom creates coworking community

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 6, 2019

Sara Meehan wasn’t just looking to sell space when she opened Cowork Collective downtown — she wanted to create a community. Meehan, the 34-year-old owner of Iowa City Moms Blog, an organization that...

A CHOMP sticker is prominently displayed on the window of Mickey's Pub on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.

CHOMP develops online coupon service for eastern Iowa businesses

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 5, 2019

Locally owned and operated in Iowa City, CHOMP Delivery emphasizes the importance of supporting local businesses, cofounder Adam Weeks said as he was stuck in traffic out on a delivery. The company’s...

Your CBD Store is seen on Saturday, February 3, 2018. A nationwide company, the Iowa City location opened its doors last month.

A CBD store opened in Iowa City last month. Officials say it’s illegal.

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 3, 2019

The products that line the walls of Your CBD Store, 264 Scott Court, are used by customers to treat a slew of health issues. There’s only one problem — the product they use isn’t technically legal. The...

Elsworth Carman speaks during the Iowa City Public Library Director Candidate Forum on Monday, {man} 29, 2018. The Iowa City Public Library is seeking a new director after Susan Craig retires in December. Craig has served as Library Director for 41 years.

New Iowa City Public Library director focuses on community

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 31, 2019

Since taking over as the director of Iowa City Public Library on Jan. 2, Elsworth Carman has focused on maintaining the library’s tradition in the community. With historic low temperatures on Wednesday,...

Zach Suiter pours a beer at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Monday, January 28, 2019. Tailwind, a collaborative brew between Ragbrai and Big Grove, will be available in May.

Big Grove Brewery sponsors training route, official RAGBRAI beer

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 29, 2019

Starting this summer, RAGBRAI will partner with Big Grove Brewery to present the first BIG ROVE bike ride and a new home-brewed official beer of the bicycle event. According to RAGBRAI’s website, BIG...

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 27, 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 16, 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...