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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 Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Big Ten unveils new schedule, Iowa opens 2020 football season Oct. 24 at Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2020

The 2020 Big Ten football schedule has officially been released — again. The conference's third version of the schedule was released on Saturday morning on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show....

Sarah Hansen, the Vice President of Student life for the University of Iowa, speaks to the Board of Regents about the university COVID-19 statistics on Thursday Sept. 17. Hansen had concerns about the reopening of the bars following the resolve of Governor Reynolds mandate. Majority of the cases on campus, were a result of off-campus activities.

University of Iowa leaders wary of looming bar closure deadline, not ready for in-person learning

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 17, 2020

Leaders from the universities governed by the state Board of Regents said they are not ready to return to in-person learning or resume regular activities as the coronavirus remains prevalent in university...

Participants dance during the Power Hour in UI Dance Marathon 26 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Over 2,500 dancers partook in the event to help raise money for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s “Big Event” will be virtual this February

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 16, 2020

Dance Marathon will be holding their “Big Event” virtually for the 2020-21 academic year because of the ongoing pandemic. The date of the fundraiser was also pushed from Feb. 5 to Feb. 26. The...

Iowa players walk onto the field for the first game of their season  against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Big Ten calls an audible, will play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors has voted unanimously to resume the conference's football season starting Oct. 23-24. The conference previously announced on Aug. 11 that all fall...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Why an Iowa City hotspot could help UI researchers more effectively study a COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson September 15, 2020

The University of Iowa — home to a top medical college and now a national COVID-19 hotspot — has nearly all the participants enrolled in its COVID-19 vaccine trial. The UI is one of about 120...

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...