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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

The Basic Goods store sits empty in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Owner Simeon Talley had a 40 percent off sale on the plants and goods sold. Cielo Goods will open in the space in mid-November.

Basic Goods to close, CIELO boutique to open second location in Ped Mall space

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 30, 2023

The boutique CIELO will soon be the newest women-owned local business in downtown Iowa City this November. It will occupy the space of soon-to-close sustainability retailer Basic Goods. CIELO, Spanish...

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DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries celebrates 20th anniversary in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 25, 2023

While marking 20 years in the bakery business, Iowa City’s DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries is raising donations during October and November for the Iowa City Free Lunch Program.  Jamie Powers, owner...

Camp Bar, a new bar in Iowa City, is seen on Tuesday Oct. 17, 2023.

New IC bar brings in the outdoors with camping-themed drinks, decor

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter October 25, 2023

A newly-renovated, camp-themed bar called CAMP opened in Iowa City two weeks ago, bringing the outdoors inside.  Upon entering, guests are met with outdoorsy decor and dimmed lighting for a relaxed...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Jack McCaffery to pay $1,000 fine, 180-day license suspension for fatal accident

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 25, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery, 17, son of Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was sentenced Monday for failing to yield to a pedestrian, a simple misdemeanor. McCaffery was scheduled to...

Ben Splichal, general manager of Pinseekers, poses for a portrait at Pinseekers in Tiffin, Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

New indoor golf and entertainment facility called PinSeekers set to open in November

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 24, 2023

A new indoor golf range called PinSeekers is set to open within the first two weeks of November. The venue will blend driving with indoor entertainment offering an 18-hole putting course, three multi-sport...

Contributed photo by Tory Wilson. Heidi Aviles and her family pose for a photo with members of the Colorado-based nonprofit Impact Cares.

Nonprofit organization surprises Iowa City family with new home

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 24, 2023

Just over a year ago, Heidi Aviles quit her job, sold her house, and relocated to Iowa City with her three children to help take care of her mother who was sick. Aviles spent nearly all of her life’s...

A server is seen cleaning the table at Blackstone restaurant in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.

University of Iowa graduates purchase BlackStone restaurant

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 22, 2023

Bobby Razavi started working at BlackStone in high school and during his undergraduate experience at the University of Iowa. During that time, Hawkeye cheerleader Alexis Puebla was hired. Now married,...

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Iowa City Police arrest man for Oct. 7 sexual assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department arrested Anthony Cotner, Jr., 25, of Cedar Rapids after an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred on Oct. 7. The announcement comes in a press release...

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Teens involved in fatal drag racing collision charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 18, 2023

The two teenage boys whose drag racing in Iowa City led to the car accident that killed Jennifer Russell, 22, on May 27 are being charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter. The...

An intake form and Iowa City Dispensary card seen in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The Iowa Cannabis Company was founded in 2018 and distributes THC and CBD products for medicinal use to any qualifying Iowans.

Demand for cannabis cards increases in Iowa City, the state

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 17, 2023

More Iowa City residents are using cannabis cards this year as the state’s medical marijuana program gains traction. According to the Medical Cannabidiol Program Update conducted by the Iowa Department...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Final losing bid for Mercy Iowa City was $28 million for University of Iowa

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The final bid from the University of Iowa to buy Mercy Iowa City was $28 million, said Denise Jamieson, vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Monday. Preston...

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Iowa City police arrest suspect of August fire

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 16, 2023

Iowa City police arrested Ashley Bunting, 40, of Iowa City on Oct. 12 in connection to an arson that occurred on Aug. 23, police released Monday.   Bunting faces one count of second-degree arson...

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