Lang
12/25/25
The Dublin Underground in downtown Iowa City has been a Christmas Eve hotspot for decades, but a Georgia man had a less-than-festive time at the bar this season.
Iowa City Police say they encountered 31-year-old Joshua Smith of Baxley, Georgia outside of the South Dubuque Street tavern just after 12:15 Christmas morning, arguing about his brother being kicked out. Smith allegedly began berating arriving officers, showed signs of intoxication, and admitted to drinking. His breath alcohol level was measured at .08%, and a post-arrest search of his person reportedly turned up a bottle of Adderall with a woman’s name on the label. At one point, Smith reportedly tried running from the officers, but was captured after a brief pursuit.
Smith is now charged with Public Intoxication, Interference with Official Acts, and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug. If convicted on all counts, he faces a maximum of 14 months in jail.