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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

Artist Sayuri Sasaki Hemann stands in front of the "Coexist" mural on Washington Street on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Hemann directed young artists from the United Action for Youth to help create this work of art.

Public art is the focus of two local programs

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter October 2, 2018

Iowa City’s mural project is decorating downtown with color, and the University of Iowa Office of Outreach and Engagement hopes to do the same in Cedar County with a public-art residency. The Iowa City...

New bus service connects Iowa City and Cedar Rapids

New bus service connects Iowa City and Cedar Rapids

Josie Fischels, News Reporter September 30, 2018

A new bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City will begin today to serve commuters along the Interstate 380 corridor. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s interchange project on Interstate...

Riders begin the first Lap of the UCI Elite C1 men’s race on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. The race was the final event in a weekend of professional and amateur cyclocross races held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

Cyclo-Cross World Cup concludes a drizzly third-annual Iowa City event

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 30, 2018

International flags flew high over muddy ground as Iowa City became an international cycling hub for a weekend. Ninety-two cyclists and hundreds of spectators from around the globe converged on the Johnson...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

Police continuing fall patrols for ‘out-of-control’ parties

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 30, 2018

The Iowa City police will continue their annual party patrols this fall, cruising for apartment and house parties that officers deem disruptive to neighbors, in an effort to decrease likelihood of physical...

Participants in a meeting about issues regarding fair housing in Iowa City listen to Kirk Lehman present on the issue at the Iowa City Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.

Iowa City holds public forum to begin its 2019 Fair Housing Study

Paul Elwell, News Reporter September 27, 2018

Residents of Iowa City got the chance to contribute to the discussion of the 2019 Fair Housing Study, which will be conducted by Iowa City officials. The city will analyze data that have been collected...

Jimmy Jacks Rib Shack is adding a new location to downtown Iowa City next to Buffalo Wild Wings located on S. Clinton St. Jimmy Jacks is also located on Lower Muscatine Road in Iowa City near the Sycamore Mall. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Jimmy Jack’s downtown location closed though it is still under lease

Becca Turnis, News Reporter September 25, 2018

Iowa City barbecue chain Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack closed its location in the Old Capitol Town Center for the last time on Sept. 14. In an email to The Daily Iowan, Jimmy Jack’s co-owner James Adrian...

Animal Services Director Chris Witmore poses for a portrait at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Witmore has just taken over as Animal Services Director and has many plans for how to improve the care center.

New Iowa City animal services coordinator named

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 24, 2018

Chris Whitmore, the newly named city Animal Services coordinator, walks around the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center with ease. Whitmore has more than two decades of experience working with...

Thea Basili preps food on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. She has been working at Oasis for over a year. "This is the friendliest kitchen I have ever worked in," Basili said.

Oasis Falafel opens second location in Omaha

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter September 24, 2018

Iowa City’s resident Middle Eastern café, Oasis Falafel, has expanded to Omaha. The Omaha location is operated by Council Bluffs natives and University of Iowa alumni Mike and Kellie Osler. After...

A collection of comic books is seen in Daydream Comics on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.

Daydreams Comics owner not worried about DC online streaming threat

Becca Turnis, News Reporter September 24, 2018

On Sept. 15, DC comics launched its own video and comic streaming service DC Universe. The comic-reading feature has several people in the print comic industry anxious, but Zach Power, the owner of Daydreams...

'Stay off the arches,' Iowa City says of Park Road Bridge

‘Stay off the arches,’ Iowa City says of Park Road Bridge

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 17, 2018

Iowa City released a press release Monday afternoon to try and curb potentially illegal activity on the new Park Road Bridge. “In the days since the opening of the new Park Road Bridge to pedestrians...

Captain Denise Brotherton is interviewed by the media on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Capt. Brotherton is the first female captain of the ICPD.

Iowa City promotes first female police captain

Paul Elwell, News Reporter September 13, 2018

After more than two decades of service to the Iowa City community, Denise Brotherton has been promoted to the rank of police captain. Brotherton was the first female lieutenant in the department’s history,...

Third Cactus Mexican restaurant to open downtown

Third Cactus Mexican restaurant to open downtown

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 12, 2018

Cactus 3 will be opening on 114 S. Clinton St. sometime this weekend. This will be the third Cactus location in Iowa City, after Cactus Mexican Grill and Cantina and Cactus 2, located on Gilbert Street...