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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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Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference on Monday, June 15 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Barta addressed recent action within the Iowa Athletic Department, including the separation agreement with Chris Doyle, as well as plans for the future.

Iowa AD Gary Barta anticipates $100 million in lost revenue following postponement of fall sports

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 17, 2020

In a letter sent to Iowa football season ticket holders on Monday, athletic director Gary Barta said the athletic department anticipates approximately $100 million in lost revenue and an overall budget...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds will submit federal disaster declaration, power to be restored to Cedar Rapids by Tuesday

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor August 14, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds will apply for a major disaster declaration following the derecho that tore across the state on Monday, saying President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have signaled their support...

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference July 30. Ferentz discussed the findings of the external review of the Iowa football program.

Kirk Ferentz: ‘Disappointment’s the word’ after Big Ten’s decision to postpone fall sports

Isaac Goffin, Asst. Sports Editor August 11, 2020

Sorry was the word from reporters. Disappointment was the word from Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz at a press conference shortly after the Big Ten’s decision to delay fall sports. “Disappointment’s...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Big Ten postpones fall 2020 sports

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor August 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced on Tuesday that it is postponing all fall sports for the 2020 season due to concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision includes regular-season competitions...

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

State of emergency declared in Johnson County following derecho

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 11, 2020

Following a storm that caused widespread damage across the state, 13 counties so far, including Johnson County, are under an emergency declaration, and several hundred thousand are without power.  Gov....

A fallen tree partially sawed is seen on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. With wind gusts around 80 mph, the derecho ­--a widespread wind damage event produced by severe thunderstorms-- hit Iowa City in the afternoon causing tree damage and power outages.

Storm tears through Iowa City, leaves thousands without power

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 10, 2020

Storms tore through Iowa City Monday afternoon, where 70-100 mile per hour winds downed trees and left thousands of people without power.  One fallen tree blocked Madison Street early Monday afternoon...

Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School football photo

Family of UI student who died in 2019 polar vortex files wrongful death lawsuit against university

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 8, 2020

The family of University of Iowa student Gerald Belz, who died of hypothermia during the polar vortex in January of 2019, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university, claiming Belz was unable...

Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

University of Iowa resident assistants demand more transparency from campus administration

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter August 7, 2020

In an open letter to the University of Iowa Housing and Dining and campus administration, resident assistants expressed concern and uncertainty about how the school year will operate in the residence...

Photo of Liz Tovar (L), interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins (R), interim directer of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment. Contributed.

University of Iowa names interim associate vice president for DEI, interim director of Center for Diversity and Enrichment

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor August 6, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Liz Tovar has been appointed interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins has been appointed interim director...

The Iowa City Shelter House is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Moratorium on eviction ends, Iowa City nonprofits seek to provide assistance to local renters

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 5, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has not created a housing crisis, but it has deepened existing inequalities and created more urgency around housing problems, said Sara Barron, executive director of the Johnson...

Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

Five of 15 faculty reinstated within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor August 5, 2020

Five of the 15 faculty whose contracts were not renewed by the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be reinstated, including all three faculty within the Department of Rhetoric...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Violation of Johnson County mask mandate to be punishable by simple misdemeanor

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor August 5, 2020

Johnson County’s mask mandate is set to become enforceable and will be punishable by a simple misdemeanor. Johnson County’s Board of Supervisors signaled in a work session Wednesday that they...