Foxhead Tavern Heads for Historic Status | Des Moines News

Iowa City’s legendary Foxhead Tavern, a literary haunt since 1934 and home to icons like John Irving and Hunter S. Thompson, is poised to become a historic landmark. Now owned by the Iowa City Community Theater, which inherited it with a mandate to preserve such treasures, the bar is set for official protection under a new historical overlay zoning. This move ensures its iconic exterior remains untouched, safeguarding its rich cultural legacy — especially after landing a spot on USA Today’s top dive bars list. A triumph for history, storytelling, and the enduring power of a good barstool. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d66e324671ba043c