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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

Goosetown Cafe is seen in Iowa City on Friday, July 14, 2023. The property will be home to Gavin Mercantile beginning summer 2026.

Gavin Mercantile to open on Linn Street

Ivy Santeler, News Reporter March 24, 2026

Inspired by her love of curated retail shops, Iowa City entrepreneur Amanda Gavin will open the doors to her own store, Gavin Mercantile, in Iowa City’s Northside.  Located at 205 N. Linn Street,...

North Summit Street is seen in Iowa City, IA, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. In 2024, Iowa City purchased $750,000 of land on the street to develop affordable housing. (Ethan McLaughlin/The Daily Iowan)

IC advances Summit Street housing project

Nolan Craig, News Reporter March 24, 2026

Iowa City Housing Authority is progressing with a long-planned affordable housing development on North Summit Street after securing a development manager and additional funding for its first project...

Cortado Mediterranean Cafe’s former location is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The space will become a cocktail lounge started by the owner of the Dandy Lion, another Iowa City business. This will be the second cocktail lounge opened in Iowa City this month.

Dandy Lion owner to open cocktail lounge

Nolan Craig, News Reporter March 12, 2026

A new cocktail lounge is making its way to downtown Iowa City by Dandy Lion co-owner Tommy Connolly, offering a sophisticated atmosphere catered toward professionals working in Iowa City. Connolly...