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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

A bicyclist directs traffic away from the protest while a police car passes with its lights flashing on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Protesters marched to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and throughout downtown Iowa City demanding justice for the death of Makeda Scott and countless others, while encouraging observers to join the march against the inequality and discrimination that the Black community faces. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

‘It’s not the end’ Iowa Freedom Riders demand quicker action from city council

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor August 22, 2020

At an Iowa Freedom Riders protest on Friday night, organizers demanded city councilors release a video of police teargassing protesters on June 3 and called for more transparency in a Johnson County...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Iowa to discontinue four sports programs at end of 2020-21 academic year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 21, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Barta announced in an open letter Friday that the school is discontinuing four sports programs at the end of the 2020-21 academic...

Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough August 20, 2020

Joe Biden’s Iowa caucus performance was a “gut punch,” in his own words. Biden had an underwhelming showing at what’s seen as the litmus test for the national primary cycle, but he wrapped...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on Friday, May 1, 2020.

‘I felt like a guinea pig’: student’s ‘awful’ quarantine experience prompts UI apology

Rachel Schilke, News Editor August 20, 2020

The University of Iowa issued an apology to students after a student who tested positive for COVID-19 detailed her "awful” quarantine experience on social media beginning Wednesday, causing her story...

U.S Rep. Cheri Bustos speaks during an Iowa Delegation meeting via zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa delegates navigate first virtual Democratic National Convention

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor August 20, 2020

As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close Thursday with Joe Biden accepting the nomination as the Democratic candidate for president, delegates from Iowa have spent the week participating...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds discusses school reopening, test result reporting issue

Lauren, Politics Reporter August 20, 2020

With 16,000 Linn County residents still without power and several school buildings damaged following last week's derecho, what was already a contentious school reopening process has been made more...

Protesters Ayla Kanin, Eva Sileo, Zach Grewe, and Joe McKenna pose for a portrait in front of the Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Protesters march from Pentacrest to Harreld’s house, demanding online classes

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 20, 2020

As thousands of students move into University of Iowa residence halls this week, and the first day of class approaches, a group of roughly 90 protesters took to the streets, demanding all classes move...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Kamala Harris hits on themes familiar to Iowans in DNC speech

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor August 20, 2020

Iowans recognized many of the themes from Kamala Harris’ Democratic National Convention speech on Wednesday, but her biographical details took precedence over the more specific policy details she...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City schools files lawsuit against the state, seeking local control of school reopenings

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 19, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District, along with the Iowa State Education Association have filed a lawsuit against the state, seeking the ability to control school reopenings at the local level.  On...

City workers work to remove downed trees that took down power lines and landed on a car on Linn Blvd SE. As seen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

Trump does not tour derecho damage or meet with affected Iowans during Cedar Rapids visit

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor August 18, 2020

Iowans were still dealing with the effects of last Monday’s storm when President Trump arrived in Cedar Rapids for a briefing on the derecho disaster recovery: cutting trees, handing out food to people...

Democratic National Convention begins with push for unity

Democratic National Convention begins with push for unity

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor August 17, 2020

Iowa Democrats, along with the national party, are trying to appeal to a wide base on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, tying the knot on a long road that began with the Iowa caucuses...

University of Iowa freshmen Calista Smith, Natalie Duran, Annika Thoa, and Claire Enyart pose for a portrait in front of Burge Residence Hall on Monday, August 17th, 2020. The university is currently attempting to adjust their housing and orientation plans around the Coronavirus pandemic to maintain health and safety. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

5,500 students to move into University of Iowa residence halls this week

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 17, 2020

Move-in at the University of Iowa’s residence halls looked quieter than previous years, with restrictions on guests and only 20 students allowed to move into each hall at a time, though students said...