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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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University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor September 2, 2020

The University of Iowa will push back its fall deadline to withdraw from classes without a tuition refund by one week as self-reported COVID-19 cases on campus top 1,000, according to a campus-wide...

Photo illustration of Julia Eadler by Abigail McDaniel

UI Students share the mental implications that come with receiving positive test results

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 2, 2020

As cases continue to rise at the University of Iowa, students who’ve tested positive for the virus told The Daily Iowan perceptions of the virus changed after receiving a positive test result, though...

A group of protesters stands across from a police line of Iowa State Police on Dubuque Street in Iowa City during a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Monday, August 31. Two police officers approached the group of protesters in an attempt to deescalate the situation, but protesters were angered that the officers weren't wearing facemasks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Black Lives Matter protesters face off with Iowa State Patrol near I-80 Monday night

Julia Shanahan and Rachel Steil September 1, 2020

Monday marked the fourth consecutive night that Iowa City community members and activists joined together to march for racial justice and to make their demands clear ahead of Tuesday’s Iowa City...

Protesters march back to the Old Capitol Building during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

IFR organizers encourage protesters to demand action from officials at third night of protests

Josie Fischels and Claire Benson August 31, 2020

Part of a four-night protest streak to apply pressure to local government officials, Iowa City protesters marched for the third consecutive night ahead of Tuesday’s city council meeting.  Protesters...

A BLM sign is seen on a bike on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Protesters marched to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and throughout downtown Iowa City demanding justice for the shooting of Jacob Blake that happened on Sunday in Kenosha, Wis. and against the recent decision by Iowa City City Council to give the ICPD $230,000 over five years. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Four-night Iowa City protest streak begins with call for city action, justice for Makeda Scott and Jacob Blake

Natalie Dunlap and Caleb McCullough August 29, 2020

Iowa City protesters kicked off the first night of a weekend of protests meant to put pressure on local government officials and in solidarity with Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot in the back...

The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St. As seen on Aug 27, 2020

Johnson County bars ordered to close after increase in COVID-19 cases amongst young adults

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 27, 2020

Bars in six Iowa counties, including Johnson County, were required to close Thursday, after a sharp increase in COVID-19 among 19-24 year-olds. In a Thursday press conference, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds...

TIffin resident, Karen Kieth-Zamora sit in silence during a candlelight vigil at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Monday, August 26th, 2020. SEIU, along with several nurses and community members held a candlelight vigil to honor the nurses who passed away from COVID-19.

Vigil held in front of UIHC during week of prayer for essential workers

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 26, 2020

Inside the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, essential workers and caregivers are treating patients with COVID-19. Outside, the local chapter of Service Employees International Union held a...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses members of UISG virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

USG members disappointed in Harreld’s response to campus issues

Rylee Wilson and Caleb McCullough August 26, 2020

Undergraduate student government members said they felt no progress came out of meeting with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld as he spoke to the group on COVID-19, in-person classes, racism...

Iowa City man arrested, charged with hitting Black Lives Matter protesters with car

Iowa City man arrested, charged with hitting Black Lives Matter protesters with car

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editors August 25, 2020

Police arrested Michael Stepanek, 45, of Iowa City on Tuesday, charging him with driving a car through a crowd of protesters on Aug. 21. Stepanek is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon...

University of Iowa freshman Alexa Cohen completes work for an online class outside the Blank Honers Center on their first day of the new semester on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Despite the pandemic, campus remains open and some classes are still being held in person.

Nationwide zoom outage prevents students from attending classes

Molly Kresse, News Reporter August 24, 2020

With 72 percent of University of Iowa undergraduate classes being held virtually due to COVID-19, a nationwide outage of video conferencing software Zoom hindered the first day of fall instruction...

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

UI reports 111 COVID-19 cases on campus as classes begin

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 24, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Monday that 111 students and employees self-reported they have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week.  The UI released the first numbers of positive COVID-19...

OnIowa members lead a tour of campus for first-year students on Aug. 22, 2020.

Celebrating 10 years of OnIowa – virtually

Sabine Martin, News Reporter August 23, 2020

In a typical fall semester, incoming first-year and transfer students at the University of Iowa gather for Kickoff at Kinnick and Convocation on the Pentacrest. OnIowa, which celebrated its 10th...