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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa drops slightly in US News rankings

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson September 14, 2020

The University of Iowa slid in the touted national US News and World Report rankings for top national universities, but maintained its ranking among public universities from the previous year. Every...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

No spring break at UI, classes to remain in hybrid format for spring semester

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 14, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Monday that there will be no spring break in the spring 2021 semester, and classes in 2021 will operate in a similar format to the fall 2020 semester.  In a campus-wide...

TEST IOWA site 5455 Kirkwood Blvd S.W.  Cedar Rapids.As seen on Wed, August,2020

University of Iowa students express frustration with COVID-19 testing accessibility

Sabine Martin and Brian Grace September 13, 2020

Some University of Iowa students who have self-reported having COVID-19 symptoms or reported being around someone with the virus say they have been unable to schedule tests and are left unsure of what...

Pictured on Aug. 27, 2020, is a student walking through campus to their classes during the first week of school at the University of Iowa. Although school looks different this year, students are still on campus attending some in-person classes. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa sanctions four Greek chapters for violating COVID-19 guidelines

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor September 11, 2020

Four University of Iowa Greek chapters were placed on interim suspension since the beginning of the semester following allegations that chapters violated the student agreement related to COVID-19. "The...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

Class of 2024 sees decrease in enrollment

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 10, 2020

The incoming freshman class at the University of Iowa — embarking on the college journey under unprecedented circumstances — saw an anticipated dip in enrolled students. The class of 2024 has...

A moving box pictured in front of a house on Wednesday Sep. 2nd 2020.

UHD extends deadline to cancel housing contracts as students leave dorms

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 9, 2020

Students have until Thursday to receive a guaranteed refund on a housing contract cancellation, a push back from August as students opt to move out of the residence halls due to safety concerns during...

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No decision yet in trial to decide fate of pre-filled absentee ballot request forms in Johnson County

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 9, 2020

A judge did not make a ruling during a Wednesday hearing on the lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee against Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert for mailing out absentee...

Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 8, 2020

Today the Johnson County District Court will hear a case regarding the county auditor’s decision to send out ballot-request forms with pre-filled information — the last of the three Iowa counties...

Spectators watch the action during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Iowa lawmakers ask Big Ten to reconsider postponed football season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 8, 2020

Ten lawmakers from six states, including Iowa, sent a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren and the conference's presidents and chancellors on Tuesday urging the league to reconsider its decision...

University of Iowa Muslim Student Association meet on Zoom for a Halaqa about racism and Islam on Sept. 3. Contributed sceenshot.

University of Iowa student organizations find different ways to practice their faith, build community

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 7, 2020

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across campus, faith-based student groups and organizations at the University of Iowa are adapting to new university guidelines for the fall semester. As a...

Faculty say University of Iowa unprepared in COVID-19 response

Faculty say University of Iowa unprepared in COVID-19 response

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 2, 2020

University of Iowa professors and instructors are questioning the university’s preparedness and response to COVID-19 as case counts have passed 1,000 on campus since students arrived. Adjunct...

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Students, instructors, pick up the phone to call in sick, demand virtual learning

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 2, 2020

For hundreds of students at the University of Iowa, yesterday was a sick day. A coalition of undergraduate students, graduate students, instructors, faculty, and staff encouraged students and faculty...