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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A bartender pours a beer into a block party cup during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown. Open containers were permitted only for beer or wine in the approved glasses. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Downtown Block Party coming back to Iowa City in June

January 29, 2018
Downtown Block Party coming back to Iowa City in June
A young boy listens to a speaker at a presentation on the history of civil rights in Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. This event was put on by the African American Museum of Iowa. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

African American Museum of Iowa presents on civil rights

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] January 26, 2018
The African American Museum of Iowa presented the history of civil rights in Iowa on Thursday and showed how small grass-roots efforts can make a difference.
Iowa City Police and the Johnson County Medical Examiners respond to a scene in the edible classroom garden area of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert Streets on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. The Medical Examiners left with a body. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Cause of death determined for man found dead outside city Rec Center

January 24, 2018
Cause of death determined of man found dead outside Rec Center
The Ashby family dines at Zombie Burger for the first time at the Iowa City location on Monday, Jan. 22, 2017. The family likes to support smaller business and make an effort to dine out every couple weeks. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Zombie Burger stalks out of Iowa City

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] January 24, 2018
Iowa City Zombie Burger will close its doors on Feb. 3.
Community members listened to a talk held at Big Grove Taproom on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Multiple researches from the University of Iowa used 3D mapping technology to scan beer caves on the north side of Iowa City. This lecture was a part of a series held by Big Grove, detailing the history of brewing in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Grove Brewery features university study of 19th century beer caves

January 18, 2018
Big Grove Brewery features some history of the North Side beer caves.
High school students Ellie Stimmel and Veronica Fraley prepare frozen treats for customers at Rollipop Rolled Ice Cream at the Sycamore Mall on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2017. Rollipop is part of a trending theme for ice cream shops in which liquid is frozen at low temperatures, rolled, and decorated with a wide array of toppings. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Rolled ice cream sweetens Iowa City

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] January 17, 2018
Rolled ice cream, also known as stir-fried ice cream, has arrived in Iowa City at Sycamore Mall.
Patrons enjoy arcade games and refreshments at Forbidden Planet on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Forbidden Planet, which opened in October 2014, is closing this week. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Local pizza joint Forbidden Planet closes

Paul Elwell, [email protected] January 17, 2018
The pizza arcade will reopen this spring as a breakfast/lunch restaurant and cafe
An Iowa City Police officer stands in an alley between Linn and Dubuque Street the night of Saturday April 23, 2017.

Citizens Police Academy reaches 20th year

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] January 16, 2018
The Citizens Police Academy’s 20th-annual program is this year, bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community.
Iowa City Council member Kingsley Botchway speaks during the launch party for ActWorthy at Merge on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Speakers at the event adressed a cause they personally advocated for or were involved with and networked with other members of the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

ActWorthy will bring grassroots politics to communities

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] January 16, 2018
Iowa City startup service ActWorthy brings together the activist community to celebrate its launch.
An audience member checks a cell phone at the Flint Eastwood/Mykki Blanco concert at Blue Moose Tap House during the Mission Creek Music Festival on Thursday, Apr. 6, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Text-to-911 available in county

Sarah Watson, [email protected] December 13, 2017
Text-to-911 service will provide easier accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing as well as situations in which a voice call could endanger the victim.
A Chomp advisement seen. (Ella McDonald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City delivery company expands local restaurant reach

December 12, 2017
Chomp, a new food delivery service in Iowa City, is working with local restaurants to deliver food at a cheaper price.
Spencer Smith the elf is seen at the Iowa Artisans Gallery in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. The Iowa City Downtown District has organized an elf scavenger hunt at downtown businesses. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Holiday season in Iowa City

December 12, 2017
The Iowa City Downtown District offers many festive events throughout the holiday season each year.