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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

Fans inside Sports Column cheer and pose for a photo during the game between Michigan State and Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Downtown establishments remain confident after Ped Mall shooting

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] September 5, 2017

In light of the recent shooting in the Ped Mall, local bars and restaurants are confident in their security and customers. “I’m the new owner, but I was manager for 10 years, and I haven’t seen...

The city Director of Neighborhood and Development Services Doug Boothroy stands outside City Hall on Wednesday. Boothroy will have worked in public service for nearly 42 years on the date of his retirement, Sept. 11. He plans to travel and spend more time with his family. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

City official Doug Boothroy calls it quits after 40 years

August 31, 2017

By Sarah Watson [email protected] Doug Boothroy, the Neighborhood and Development Services coordinator of Iowa City, will retire from the position after more than 40 years of service. Boothroy’s...

Iowa City community mebers listen to some upcoming public art projects at Merge collective workspace, Wednesday, Aug. 30 2017. The Iowa City Downtown district hosted the event to gather input from the community on possible art projects through the district. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Downtown District discusses impact of public art

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] August 31, 2017

By Brooklyn Draisey [email protected] The Iowa City Downtown District met Wednesday at MERGE to discuss public art downtown with local artists, property owners, and people who want to see...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on Sunday, August 27, 2017. The business recently opened a second location on 2221 Rochester Avenue in Iowa City. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Hamburg Inn No. 2 opens second location

Emily Wangen, [email protected] August 28, 2017

Hamburg Inn No. 2, an Iowa City staple, has recently expanded to a new location at 2221 Rochester Ave. Hamburg Inn was established in 1935 with the original location on Iowa Avenue, which was destroyed...

Workers lay concrete in the entryway for the clubhouse at the Quarters apartment complex in Iowa City on Thursday August 24, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The Quarters setbacks create inconveniences for tenants

Emily Wangen, [email protected] August 25, 2017

A new off-campus housing complex has experienced a long string of setbacks after 14 months of construction because of the weather, officials say. The Quarters, located near Highway 6 East, houses 880...

A worker from Dumpling Darling prepares food for a customer during the Taste of Iowa City on Wednesday. The event includes many downtown and North Side restaurants offering samples of their fare. (Elle May/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City residents queue up for 10th year of tasting Iowa City’s best

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] August 24, 2017

For the 10th year in a row, downtown was transformed into a culinary hub for Taste of Iowa City, an event in which students and community members had a chance to sample food from more than 40 restaurants. The...

Community members wait in line in Pancheros on Tuesday. Pancheros has celebrated its 25th anniversary all month with promotions such as free queso on its anniversary and $1 burritos at its downtown location Tuesday. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Pancheros celebrates 25 years in the Iowa City community

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] August 23, 2017

With classes starting at the University of Iowa, Pancheros aimed to ease the stress of class — and celebrate its 25th anniversary — by offering burritos at a fraction of the normal cost. Every school...

Locals Jim Jacobson and his wife, Irene Friend, observe the solar eclipse from the Pentacrest on Aug. 21. Jacobson is a former Cedar Rapids Gazette reporter who finished writing in 2002. He now works as an attorney for a local labor union. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City comes together to view the solar eclipse

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] August 22, 2017

On Monday afternoon, the Pentacrest lawns were flooded with activity as faculty, students, and community members camped out, donned glasses, and peered up at the sky, waiting for a rare event — a nearly...

Infographic on the total solar eclipse. Los Angeles Times 2017

Iowa City prepares for solar eclipse

Sarah Watson, [email protected] August 21, 2017

Crayons and pencils flew everywhere Sunday as kids at the Iowa City Public Library perfected their solar-eclipse crafts and parents stowed away free eclipse viewing glasses for the event the next day. A...

Iowa City resident and City High School senior, Abott Ruhinda, puts the finishing touches on a pie at Blaze Pizza on Sunday, Aug 20, 2017. Blaze has recently opened on the 17th and gave away free pizza as a promotional event the following friday. (James Year/Daily Iowan)

Artisan pizza blazes into Iowa City

Emily Wangen, [email protected] August 21, 2017

The Iowa City Downtown District added one more restaurant to its ever-growing list of businesses last week with the grand opening of Blaze Pizza. The restaurant, featuring a 3,000-square-foot interior...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

County aids refugees with vaccinations

Marissa Payne, [email protected] June 27, 2017

Refugees settling in Johnson County will now have increased access to vaccines. The Johnson County Public Health Department is working with refugees to eliminate travel and cost barriers that prevented...