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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

Benches are seen at the Ped Mall on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Some accuse new Ped Mall benches of discriminating against homeless

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 29, 2018

As temperatures plummet, local conversations swirl on how the homeless population will manage through the winter. The installation of new benches on the Pedestrian Mall has emerged as part of those conversations....

Straw usage goes down in Iowa City

Straw usage goes down in Iowa City

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter November 28, 2018

Local Iowa City restaurants have decided to take part in decreasing straw use, and many encourage others to continue this environmentally friendly trend. Pullman Bar & Diner’s general manager,...

Boxes of cereal line the shelves inside of Melk, a diner and cereal bar, located in the old Food Republic space on Washington St. in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New diner and cereal bar brings a fresh look on breakfast to downtown Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 26, 2018

“An unconventional atmosphere, food that straight slaps, and a staff you’ll wanna DM,” advertises an upcoming twist on breakfast on Melk’s newly launched Instagram page. Melk, a diner and cereal...

380 Express bus adds additional route on Saturdays

380 Express bus adds additional route on Saturdays

Caleb McCullogh, News Reporter November 25, 2018

Responding to the increasing popularity of the 380 Express bus, officials have added an additional route on Saturdays to serve residents in the Corridor. The service began on Nov. 24 and will continue...

Prairie Lights, an independent bookstore downtown, is seen on Monday, November 12, 2018. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

Small, independently owned businesses on a decline nationwide

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 12, 2018

Small businesses are on the decline across the country, recent research shows, as they face difficulties in getting started that their larger competitors don’t face. According to data from U.S. Small...

Construction is underway at the intersection of Myrtle Ave. and S. Riverside Dr. as seen on Sunday, November 11, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Citizens express safety concern for Iowa City construction

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 12, 2018

With the installation of traffic lights, the expansion of streets, and other additions, there has been a great deal of construction throughout Iowa City. As changes continue, many people have expressed...

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

CHOMP thrives, despite tough competition

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 7, 2018

While some locally owned businesses give in to the competition caused by national corporations, CHOMP has been able to navigate their way around it. CHOMP, a locally owned food delivery service that...

A customer displays their voting sticker to an employee at Yotopia on Monday, November 5, 2018.

Small businesses in Iowa City incentivize customers to vote

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 6, 2018

With Election Day looming, many downtown businesses have displayed signs encouraging people to vote. Frozen yogurt shop Yotopia, 132 S. Clinton St., offers a 20.18 percent discount on orders for customers...

Candidates answer questions during the Iowa City Public Library Director Candidate Forum on Monday, Oct. 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 24 years.

Public forum introduces Iowa City Public Library Director candidates

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter October 29, 2018

The Iowa City Public Library held a public forum on Monday seeking input on the hiring of a new library director. The library’s current director, Susan Craig, is retiring after 24 years. Craig said...

Kinsey Phipps receives a crescent moon tattoo at Velvet Lotus Tattoo shop on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The shop hosted their second annual Halloween charity event called "Tats for Tots." (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

Tattoo shop draws a crowd getting inked to help families this holiday season

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter October 28, 2018

My heart beat so fast. I’m wasn’t sure why; it’s not the first time I’ve felt the odd, vibrating scratch of a tattoo needle. My nerves probably stemmed from impulsiveness, a trait I don’t typically...

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

Iowa City releases list of bars with most under-21 drinking violations

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The Iowa City police recently released the bar-check report with the top-10 list of bars in Iowa City that have been the scene of the most under-21 drinking citations in the past 12 months.  The top...

People walk in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Iowa City has released plans for renovations and updates to the area.

Is Iowa City’s Ped Mall worthy of national landmark status?

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter October 18, 2018

The city of Iowa City may seek recognition for the historic status of the Pedestrian Mall if community members agree it should receive such a designation. The Iowa City Historic Preservation Committee...