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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

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A crowd participating in a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality stops at the intersection of Burlington Street and Riverside Drive to spray paint the intersection and chant in support of their cause.

Creating change in Iowa City: The Iowa Freedom Riders

Caleb McCullough and Josie Fischels July 14, 2020

Near-daily protests against systemic racism and police brutality swept Iowa City throughout June and have continued intermittently into July. At their peak, protests reached numbers of nearly 3,000...

Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

State Auditor challenges Test Iowa reporting process

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 14, 2020

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand released a report Tuesday that found Test Iowa results are being reported through a chain that includes two private companies before arriving to the Iowa Department of Public...

A graphic encouraging community members to wear masks, contributed by Dr. David Krupp.

Mask of Wellness campaign aims to raise COVID-Consciousness

Ning Guo, News Reporter July 13, 2020

Iowa City physician David Krupp and pharmacist Robbie Schwenker recently launched the Mask of Wellness project with the goal of reducing the spread of COVID-19 by encouraging proper mask-wearing, sufficient...

Over 100 flags are on display on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

Iowa City joins other cities in filing amicus brief supporting international students

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 13, 2020

Iowa City joined 25 other cities and counties in filing an amicus brief supporting international students and explaining their importance to the local economy in university towns.  The brief was...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa fall plans spark concern for UI faculty and graduate students

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 12, 2020

While the University of Iowa plans to return to in-person instruction for the fall semester, some faculty and staff have expressed concerns that the social distancing guidelines created by the UI will...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera walks into the Poweshiek County courthouse for day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma. Bahena Rivera confessed to killing Molly Tibbetts last year but his attorneys filed a motion to suppress the confession because he was not properly read his Miranda warning during initial interviews with police.

Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts delayed to January

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 10, 2020

A judge has postponed the trial date for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, to January 25, 2021. The trial will now take place at the...

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

UI outlines further budget cuts, president’s salary proposed to be cut in half

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 10, 2020

The University of Iowa identified additional budget cuts on Friday afternoon, including a 50-percent reduction in President Bruce Harreld's base salary, pending approval by the state Board of Regents...

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Iowa's Broderick Binns takes down Penn State's Justin Brown during their game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 in Kinnick Stadium.

Broderick Binns named Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for UI Athletics

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 10, 2020

Broderick Binns, a former Iowa football player who has been on the Hawkeye staff the past six seasons, has been named Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for UI Athletics, Athletics...

An Instagram post made by the Iowa Freedom Riders is seen on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. The Iowa Freedom Riders are using social media to gather testimonials from BIPOC to share with the Iowa City Council.

Iowa Freedom Riders seek to share personal stories of racial injustice with Iowa City City Council

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 9, 2020

The Iowa Freedom Riders (IFR) announced at a protest on Independence Day that they wanted Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the community to share their stories of racial injustice...

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

Big Ten announces conference-only schedules for fall sports

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 9, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday that if it is able to participate in fall sports based on medical advice, it will move to conference-only schedules in those sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

Candidate for the role of Vice President of Student Life Sarah Hansen speaks during a forum at the IMU on Feb. 4, 2020. Hansen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Arts in Sociology.

Students expected to sign agreement to comply with COVID-19 guidelines in fall semester

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 8, 2020

Students will be required to sign an agreement that ensures compliance with social distancing and COVID-19 guidelines upon their entry or return to the University of Iowa campus in the fall. UI...

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

Supervisors to form committee to change namesake of Johnson County

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 8, 2020

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will create a committee to find a new namesake for Johnson County, which is currently named after Vice President and slaveholder Richard Mentor Johnson. As...