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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The annual Night of 1000 Dinners was held at the Robert E. Lee Recreation Center on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. The event was centered around improving the lives of children in refugee camps, and all funds raised at the event will go to the Shabele Primary School in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. (Sid Peterson/Daily Iowan)

Local U.N. Association aids refugee school

March 8, 2018
A dinner Wednesday night raised money that will be used to educate children in a Kenyan refugee camp.
Flat Black Studio's interior is seen on Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018. Soul Sherpa, a Cedar Rapids-based funk/soul band, recorded at the 24-channel studio during summer of 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Cedar Rapids band Soul Sherpa debuts its new album this Friday at the Mill

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 8, 2018

Soul Sherpa has played in Iowa City for roughly two years, and the fusion-jazz-inspired music collective has only two singles to show for the work. The band will bring a fresh set of tracks to the Mill...

An attendee writes down notes during So Long, Cursive at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The event covered the lack of initiative to keep cursive writing in the curriculum of Iowa City schools. (Katina Zentz/Daily Iowan)

The importance of handwriting education

Elly Woods, [email protected] March 7, 2018
Panelists on Tuesday discussed the evolution of handwriting education and the disadvantages of taking it out of the curriculum.
The unique interior of the local shop Vice is seen at 114 E. Prentiss St. Iowa City. (Sid Peterson/Daily Iowan)

New store aims to be the ‘vice’ of locals

Sid Peterson, [email protected] March 7, 2018
A new store caters to a rising street-wear culture in Iowa City.
The Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is seen on Monday, March 5, 2018. Local organization, Project Green, contributed to the landscaping of this area, along with other green spaces around Iowa City.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Project GREEN spruces up public spaces and expands gardens

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Local organization Project GREEN celebrates its 50th anniversary by beautifying Iowa City and its historical landmarks.
Diners sit at the bar inside Motley Cow Cafe on Monday, May 1, 2017. Chef and Owner, David Wieseneck, is closing Motley Cow after operating the restaurant for 15 years. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

North Side to add seafood and meat hybrid to neighborhood

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] March 5, 2018
Linn Street will greet a new seafood/meat restaurant in the spring in the spot left vacant by the Motlet Cow Café.
Pancakes made by the Pancake Man for students in the IMU on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. The event was part of finals week events held to relieve the stress of students. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Crisis Center flips pancakes to raise money

The Crisis Center of Johnson County held a pancake breakfast to raise money for its day-to-day operations.
Teacher Svetlana Djananova monitors students as they take an ACT test in preparation for the college admission exam at HS2 Academy in Arcadia, Calif. (Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Iowa City ACT headquarters cuts jobs

March 2, 2018
ACT, headquartered at 500 Act Drive, announced Feb. 28 the company would be cutting 100 jobs from their 1200-member workforce, according to a press release.
The College of Public Health Building is seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.

Network works to combine expertise to find treatments for neurological disorders

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] March 2, 2018
NeuroNEXT applies for a five-year renewal to continue coordinating research trials.
Local firefighters and authorities respond to a fire at the top floor of 432 S. Johnson Street around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Iowa City apartment goes up in flames

March 2, 2018
Iowa City apartment goes up in flames
The theatre at FIlm Scene is seen on Dec. 9, 2015. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

FilmScene celebrates women filmmakers during Women’s History Month

FilmScene’s program ‘Women’s March’ showcases films made by women.
The Iowa City Ped Mall as seen on Friday, July 28, 2017. Plans are currently underway to update existing infrastructure to provide better accommodations for concerts and other events. (James Year/Daily Iowan)

Free Wi-Fi service coming to Ped Mall

February 28, 2018
Free Wi-Fi service coming to Ped Mall