A judge ruled H-Bar violated a temporary injunction by staying open after 2 a.m. on four occasions and found the owners in contempt. They must pay $500 for each of the four violations.
The city of Iowa City has reached a temporary agreement with the owners of the H-Bar following increased serious incidents and calls for service. Compliance is effective immediately.
The city of Iowa City is taking legal action against the property and business owners of the H-Bar following a fatal shooting last weekend, and increased serious incidents and a spike in calls for service. The city filed a nuisance abatement petition Friday afternoon.