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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.
Houses in the College Green Neighborhood are seen on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

City Council passes new housing amendments

December 6, 2017
The City Council passed amendments that could affect the supply of rental housing in neighborhoods near the University of Iowa campus.
Audience members listen during the Hashtag Activism conference held on Monday, Dec 4, 2017. While at this event the four speakers gave testimonies to the role of activism in this country and in their own lives.(Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Panelists discuss activism in the social-media age

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] December 5, 2017
A panel hosted at the Iowa City Public Library explores social media activism.
(The Daily Iowan/file)

Iowa City, named the state’s ‘Drunkest City,’ soberly begs to differ

December 4, 2017

Iowa City doesn’t live up to its new ‘drunkest city in Iowa’ title, statistics appear to demonstrate. By Kayli Reese [email protected] In a recently published report, the Centers for Disease...

Hilton Garden Inn general manager Neil Roth speaks to guests during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks Iowa City’s new Hilton Garden Inn’s opening

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] December 1, 2017

With the cutting of a ribbon, the downtown Hilton Garden Inn celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 30. The new hotel, which opened for business in October, celebrated with room tours and a party with...

UI grad Daphne Patton speaks during the Iowa, My Second Home: True Stories from the Heartland event at the Iowa Writer's Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The event was hosted by IowaWatch. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Making a home in the Heartland is a choice for some Iowans

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] December 1, 2017

What makes Iowa home? For Iowa natives, the answer might be because they were born here, raised here, and have family (or farmland) here. But what about non-natives, people who were not born in Iowa...