'Magic Bus' conditional use permit denied

UPDATED: The "Magic Bus" won't be rocking out for tailgaters in Iowa City at the location they were hoping for, and might not be rocking out at all this football season.

Here's a message sent from the "Magic Bus" group -

The word has come in from the city of Iowa City this morning the Magic Bus has been denied its permit to operate. We will regroup and make a plan. The Magic Bus shirts you see as the profile picture are being printed today and will be for sale through the site by contacting me or the team. We will try to have some at Grizzlys' Bar and Grill too. Each shirt will come with a vinyl Magic Bus decal. The Magic Bus fish from a shirt about 10 years ago. Proceeds once again will go to a worthy cause. Thanks to Erin N., are two lawyers, and all those who helped us with our battle. We will look for another site or a rich elderly lady without any kids who wants to adopt some rugby players.

The Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services Department had the sole decision on the new permit.  More information is expected later Thursday afternoon.