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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

The Daily Iowan

Freedom Fighter and Iowa City alumn, Sophia Lusala, reads of the lists of changes their organization has proposed over a Zoom call on Wednesday July 1, 2020. The list had seven demands including: removal or School Resource Officers (SRO), diversified school board, anti-racist curriculum, creation of an equity team, mental and financial support to students and staff of color and an open space to talk about complaints of racial bias.

Iowa Freedom Riders seek clarifications to the Iowa City Community School District’s responses to demands

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 1, 2020

After reviewing the Iowa City Community School District’s response to demands for a more inclusive academic environment, the Iowa Freedom Riders called upon the district’s board to specify what...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI to finalize most classroom placements by July 17, some small courses will still be online

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 1, 2020

As students prepare to return to the University of Iowa campus in fall 2020, the university is working to reassign classroom spaces and determine how much instruction will take place in-person.  The...

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

Iowa City Community School District Board discusses four models for returning to school

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter June 30, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District Board discussed four different models it’s considering the implementation of in the upcoming school year in a virtual meeting Tuesday, including on-site, all-remote,...

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 announces $15 million in budget reductions, plan assumes football and basketball seasons will be played with fans

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 30, 2020

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta announced in a news release Tuesday that, as part of the University of Iowa's plan to mitigate the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the athletics department...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces changes to COVID-19 recovery reporting system

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 30, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowans who have tested positive for COVID-19 will now be considered recovered after 28 days unless case investigators find they have not recovered or been hospitalized. The new...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa doctors monitor and help COVID-19 patients remotely

Cole Krutzfeild, News Reporter June 29, 2020

A team of doctors at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics have created a program to monitor people with COVID-19 from the comfort and safety of the patients’ homes. The UI Health Care’s...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa researchers develop mice model to study COVID-19 symptoms

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 28, 2020

Researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine say that using mice models for testing will bring labs across the country closer to developing a vaccine for COVID-19. Labs under...

The entrance to a bubble tea shop called La Tea is seen on June 25 in Iowa City.

La Tea brings the latest generation of Asian milk tea culture to Iowa City

Ning Guo, News Reporter June 25, 2020

Shanshan Kong, store owner of La Tea — a new milk tea shop in Iowa City — aims to give Iowans a taste of a popular new drink trend. The milk tea store opened at 123 E. Washington St. on June...

The front window of Pints is seen on June 25 in Iowa City. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Service industry employees vulnerable as COVID-19 cases spike in Johnson County

Molly Allen, News Reporter June 25, 2020

The amount of novel coronavirus cases in Johnson County spiked shortly after many Iowa City businesses returned to full capacity. Employees in the local service industry who are now coming into direct...

Supporters hold signs at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding DACA's rescission has been a highly controversial issue in national politics.

Despite the Supreme Court ruling on DACA, uncertainties for the program remain

Mary Hartel, News Reporter June 24, 2020

On June 18, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the Trump administration unlawfully attempted to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program – though the...

Fresh produce sits out at the Farmer's Market on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. A new study from the UI shows that the number of farmer's markets has gone up and more people are buying their food locally.

Iowa City Farmers Market will not reopen this season

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 24, 2020

The Iowa City Farmers Market will remain virtual through the rest of the 2020 season. The market was previously scheduled to reopen on July 4, however an increase in COVID-19 cases in Johnson County...

Grand Marshal BJ. Armstrong rides in a Corvette during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

Iowa grads B.J. Armstrong, Melissa Isaacson reflect on ‘The Last Dance’

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter June 23, 2020

ESPN’s documentary The Last Dance, a 10-part series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, took over the sports world for much of April and May. Two University of Iowa graduates with firsthand...