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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

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Governor closes salons, spas, tattoo shops, and more to combat COVID-19

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 22, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Sunday she would be closing all salons, barber shops, spas, massage therapists, tattoo shops, and swimming pools.  The announcement came in a press conference...

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

University of Iowa dentistry student self-identifies as first positive COVID-19 case on campus

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

A University of Iowa student in the College of Dentistry has self-identified they tested positive for COVID-19, according to a UI email sent to campus Thursday. The College of Dentistry student...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI classes will move online for rest of semester, spring commencement canceled

Brooklyn Draisey & Kayli Reese March 18, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Wednesday that classes will remain online for the rest of the semester along with the extension of spring break, campus closings, and spring commencement cancellation due...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa governor declares public-health disaster emergency amid COVID-19 spread, closing bars and restaurants

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 17, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for the closure of bars, fitness centers, theaters, casinos, locations of mass gatherings, and senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities, effective noon Tuesday.  The...

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Coralville company begins mass-production of COVID-19 test component

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 16, 2020

A Coralville-based company has begun mass-producing a “key component” in coronavirus tests.  Integrated DNA Technologies announced Monday in a press release that they have started manufacturing...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC treating second COVID-19 patient, one a case of community spread in Johnson County

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is treating a second patient with COVID-19 — the first patient the health-care center has seen with community-acquired transmission, a spokesperson said in...

Regents direct universities to recall all faculty, staff, and students out of the country

Regents direct universities to recall all faculty, staff, and students out of the country

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

In a release Saturday, the governing body of the three state universities, the Board of Regents, asked University of Iowa, Iowa State, and University of Northern Iowa to recall all faculty, staff, and...

The College of Public Health is seen on March 11, 2019.

University of Iowa public-health experts talk COVID-19, ways people can stay healthy

Kelsey Harrell and Caleb McCullough March 13, 2020

University of Iowa public-health experts appeared on Iowa Public Radio’s River to River on Friday to discuss the COVID-19 response and preparation going on in Iowa. UI College of Public Health...

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.

Sarah Hansen named next University of Iowa Vice President for Student Life

Rachel Schilke and Katie Ann McCarver March 13, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Office of the Provost Manager of Strategic Programs Sarah Hansen has been named the next vice president for Student Life, effective April 1 and pending...

UI administrators field questions from reporters during a press conference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at the IMU on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

University of Iowa to move classes online for two weeks after spring break amid coronavirus outbreak

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The University of Iowa on Wednesday announced in-person classes have been suspended for two weeks after spring break beginning March 23 through at least April 3 amid concerns about mitigating the spread...

Iowa medical cannabidiol patient John Fenner poses for a portrait on Feb. 25. Fenner enrolled in Iowa's Medical Cannabidiol Program in October 2019. He advocates for more options for medical cannabis patients.

Patients face roadblocks in medical marijuana program

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 10, 2020

When he first joined Iowa’s medical marijuana program, 61-year-old Navy veteran John Fenner tried to treat the nerve damage in his left leg with the most potent THC product he could obtain. But the...

Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor March 10, 2020