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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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Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 8, 2020

Today the Johnson County District Court will hear a case regarding the county auditor’s decision to send out ballot-request forms with pre-filled information — the last of the three Iowa counties...

Spectators watch the action during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Iowa lawmakers ask Big Ten to reconsider postponed football season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 8, 2020

Ten lawmakers from six states, including Iowa, sent a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren and the conference's presidents and chancellors on Tuesday urging the league to reconsider its decision...

University of Iowa Muslim Student Association meet on Zoom for a Halaqa about racism and Islam on Sept. 3. Contributed sceenshot.

University of Iowa student organizations find different ways to practice their faith, build community

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 7, 2020

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across campus, faith-based student groups and organizations at the University of Iowa are adapting to new university guidelines for the fall semester. As a...

Faculty say University of Iowa unprepared in COVID-19 response

Faculty say University of Iowa unprepared in COVID-19 response

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 2, 2020

University of Iowa professors and instructors are questioning the university’s preparedness and response to COVID-19 as case counts have passed 1,000 on campus since students arrived. Adjunct...

Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Students, instructors, pick up the phone to call in sick, demand virtual learning

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 2, 2020

For hundreds of students at the University of Iowa, yesterday was a sick day. A coalition of undergraduate students, graduate students, instructors, faculty, and staff encouraged students and faculty...

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 1, 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 28, 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...