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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.

Iowa City Free Medical Clinic welcomes new director

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic’s new executive director, Jennie Schmidt, looks to expand outreach efforts at the clinic after the previous director of 30 years retired in March. Schmidt has...

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

Mercy Iowa City assets to go to auction after competing bid made

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ acquisition of Mercy Iowa City remains uncertain after a competing bid was made on Monday. The UI made the initial bid of $20 million to acquire the...

Erik Woolsey, President, and Megan, student volunteer, aiding attendee Sally through student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library Student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library.

UI’s ‘Device Advice’ student org provides tech support for seniors

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 2, 2023

Device Advice, a student-led volunteer organization through the University of Iowa, is offering tech help to seniors at the Iowa City Public Library for free. The organization works to assist with any...

Photo contributed by Alta Medea, the community engagement director at DVIP.

Construction begins on new domestic violence shelter in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, also known as DVIP, started construction on a new emergency shelter located in Iowa City, with plans to open it in September 2024.  DVIP provides services...

Merrilee Ramsey releases a butterfly during the Iowa City Sober Living women’s home opening in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa City Sober Living home opens

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Iowa City Sober Living, a nonprofit committed to creating a safe and sober environment for women in recovery, held its long-awaited grand opening on Sunday. The two-story house was filled with the community...

A chef cooks in the kitchen at the Webster in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

New York Times names The Webster in Iowa City on top restaurant list

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The New York Times released its 2023 Restaurant List, and The Webster, located at 202 N. Linn St., was the only establishment in the state of Iowa to make the list. The list is composed of 50 restaurants...

Rob Miller, a freelance marketer working with Gold Cap Hospitality, posts an official announcement paper of the new ownership and October reopening of Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 to reopen next week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 28, 2023

Iowa City restaurant Hamburg Inn No. 2 will reopen Oct. 5 after changing leadership in August. The restaurant, located at 214 N. Linn St., will open at 7 a.m. on Oct. 5, according to a Thursday press...

Nang Nguyen takes a pizza out of the oven at Pagliais Pizza in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Nguyen has worked at Pagliais Pizza for 18 years.

Long-standing Iowa City restaurant Pagliai’s Pizza faces building ownership turnover

Grace Olson, News Reporter September 27, 2023

Pagliai’s Pizza has been a staple in the Iowa City community since 1957. Now, the building that houses the landmark is up for sale for $5 million, but business is slated to continue as normal.   In...

The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

CommUnity Crisis Services lays off 100 employees nationwide

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 26, 2023

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank laid off 100 workers Monday, but there will be no impact on any of CommUnity’s Iowa City services or its State 988 services. The layoff comes after a failure...

The Housing Fellowship and ICCSD student-built affordable housing construction site seen on Sept. 18, 2023. (Madison Frette/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Community School District students break ground on affordable housing project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2023

Students at the Iowa City Community School District broke ground on an affordable housing unit this fall that they will help construct.  The school district reintroduced its Student Built House...

Nancy Bird is seen at MERGE coworking space on Sept. 19, 2023.

Newly merged Iowa City business association looks to raise $2.5 million

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 24, 2023

A newly merged Iowa City business association has found success in supporting local businesses and economic developments after finalizing their merger in July. The former Iowa City Area Development...

The front counter of Hy-vee pharmacy is seen on Sept. 19, 2023.

UI student pharmacists administer free flu vaccines at Hy-Vee

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 24, 2023

University of Iowa Pharmacy students administered flu vaccines Tuesday at the Hy-Vee located at 1720 Waterfront Drive in Iowa City, making it more convenient for the public to receive their shots before...

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