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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Health care professionals recommend flu vaccinations during the coronavirus pandemic

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 28, 2020

Health-care professionals are urging people to get their flu vaccines as soon as possible in preparation for the flu season, with added concern stemming from ongoing pandemic. With the prevalence...

Illustration by Maxwell Johnson

Iowa candidates in competitive seats navigate campaigning during COVID-19

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor September 27, 2020

Republican and Democratic candidates for the U.S. House and Senate in Iowa are navigating a new culture of campaigning in contentious races many election experts consider to be toss ups. These candidates,...

The Hawk the Vote website is seen on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

University of Iowa, local civic engagement orgs to host a virtual voter-engagement summit

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa is virtually hosting the 2020 Iowa Voter Summit on Friday in collaboration with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Iowa Campus Compact and the Students Learn Student Vote...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics seeing sicker patients

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 24, 2020

COVID-19 patients from across the state continue to be transferred to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, returning the hospital's transfer numbers to pre-pandemic levels, but those patients...

A memorial for Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen outside the University of Iowa's College of Law building on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Ginsburg passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.

Women of the UI law school mourn RBG, reflect on gender identity

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor September 22, 2020

University of Iowa law student Kayla Boyd said the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means the passing of a strong, powerful female attorney and judge, and one of the few women...

Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Transportation committee advocates for longer bus hours, universal bus passes

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 21, 2020

The Johnson County Community Transportation Committee is recommending longer bus hours, universal passes, and service on Sundays to better serve low-income residents. The committee sent their suggestions...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferenzt and members of the Iowa football team walk onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Hawkeye football season this fall will be anything but normal

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 20, 2020

The Iowa football team will take the field this fall, but the season will be anything but normal. Players may opt not to play, the regular season will extend into December, there will be daily COVID-19...

The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Big Ten unveils new schedule, Iowa opens 2020 football season Oct. 24 at Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2020

The 2020 Big Ten football schedule has officially been released — again. The conference's third version of the schedule was released on Saturday morning on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show....

Sarah Hansen, the Vice President of Student life for the University of Iowa, speaks to the Board of Regents about the university COVID-19 statistics on Thursday Sept. 17. Hansen had concerns about the reopening of the bars following the resolve of Governor Reynolds mandate. Majority of the cases on campus, were a result of off-campus activities.

University of Iowa leaders wary of looming bar closure deadline, not ready for in-person learning

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 17, 2020

Leaders from the universities governed by the state Board of Regents said they are not ready to return to in-person learning or resume regular activities as the coronavirus remains prevalent in university...

Participants dance during the Power Hour in UI Dance Marathon 26 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Over 2,500 dancers partook in the event to help raise money for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s “Big Event” will be virtual this February

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 16, 2020

Dance Marathon will be holding their “Big Event” virtually for the 2020-21 academic year because of the ongoing pandemic. The date of the fundraiser was also pushed from Feb. 5 to Feb. 26. The...

Iowa players walk onto the field for the first game of their season  against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Big Ten calls an audible, will play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors has voted unanimously to resume the conference's football season starting Oct. 23-24. The conference previously announced on Aug. 11 that all fall...

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Why an Iowa City hotspot could help UI researchers more effectively study a COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson September 15, 2020

The University of Iowa — home to a top medical college and now a national COVID-19 hotspot — has nearly all the participants enrolled in its COVID-19 vaccine trial. The UI is one of about 120...