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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

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 23, 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 23, 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...

Pentacrest Gardens as seen on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.

Pentacrest Garden developers push for additional height on their buildings

Paul Elwell, News Reporter September 11, 2018

After months of meeting between the council and developers, the Iowa City City Council last week unanimously approved the rezoning of the Pentacrest Garden project, which could expand student housing....

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Iowa City City Hall seeks art for renovated lobby

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 10, 2018

Iowa City public-art advocates have announced a competition to commission an art piece depicting the city’s character for the lobby of City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. The project is spearheaded by...

RISE apartment complex is seen on Thursday, Sept. 6 in Iowa City.

Inside the Rise: What these new apartments offer Iowa City’s students

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter September 6, 2018

After four and a half years of development, Rise at Riverfront Crossings opened its doors on Aug. 15 this year to almost 600 new tenants. The idea to create Rise Apartments was prompted by a proposal...

Jan Finlayson, the owner of Luxe Interiors stands in her shop in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Four women-owned businesses set up shop in central Iowa City

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter September 6, 2018

A recruitment campaign by the Iowa City Downtown District to foster new and growing women-owned businesses has had some success, with four new arrivals in August. In March 2018, the Downtown District...

Road construction signs on Myrtle Avenue in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018.

Campus construction could cause delays at Hawkeye football games

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter August 29, 2018
As construction within campus continues, detours are to be anticipated for home football games.
Uptown Bills is seen on Monday, August 27th, 2018. The coffee shop is at risk of closing due to insufficient funds. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Uptown Bill’s, a community for all abilities, in danger of closing

Josie Fischels, News Reporter August 28, 2018

Uptown Bill’s, a coffeehouse, bookstore, performance venue, and public gathering place on South Dubuque Street, may be in danger of closing its doors for good. Since 2001, Uptown Bill’s, cousin...