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A split tree and a knocked down power line are seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. A severe weather storm swept through the city causing property damage.
A protester holds a sign outside the IMU to object against the university
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
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A fallen tree partially sawed is seen on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. With wind gusts around 80 mph, the derecho ­--a widespread wind damage event produced by severe thunderstorms-- hit Iowa City in the afternoon causing tree damage and power outages.
Storm tears through Iowa City, leaves thousands without power
Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School football photo
Family of UI student who died in 2019 polar vortex files wrongful death lawsuit against university
Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa
University of Iowa resident assistants demand more transparency from campus administration
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
Student governments urge University of Iowa to move to virtual learning
Photo of Liz Tovar (L), interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins (R), interim directer of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment. Contributed.
University of Iowa names interim associate vice president for DEI, interim director of Center for Diversity and Enrichment
The Iowa City Shelter House is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)
Moratorium on eviction ends, Iowa City nonprofits seek to provide assistance to local renters
A mask sits on the Irving B. Weber statue in front of Van Allen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
University of Iowa says failure to follow face-covering mandate could lead to one-day suspension from class
The Sanxay-Gilmore House on is seen on June 15 on Market Street in Iowa City.
Iowa regents approve property transfer to allow relocation of historic Iowa City home
The front entrance to Gabe
Local bars consider future for providing live entertainment
From left to right, Sidekick Coffee manager Katy Herbold, The Haunted Bookshop manager Nialle Sylvan and her husband Joshua Langseth, and Prairie Lights manager Jan Weissmiller pose for a portrait. Contributed. (Sidekick Coffee photo by Rebecca Sanabria)
Bookstores feel impact as the COVID-19 plot thickens
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague sits alone in City Hall while leading a city council meeting conducted over video chat due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Iowa City Mayor issues proclamation requiring masks in public
Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11, 2018.
Tighter state laws means more uniformity amongst local restrictions on firearms in Iowa
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
A community member addresses the council about a zoning proposition regarding a proposed animal recreation center at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.
Iowa City City Council lifts gun ban for public buildings, buses
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague against allowing Iowa Freedom Rider representatives a seat in City Council meetings
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
University of Iowa students petition for administration to take pay cuts before faculty
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Iowa regents discuss institutional response to COVID-19 amid calls to close campuses in the fall
The Sanxay-Gilmore House on is seen on June 15 on Market Street in Iowa City.
Iowa regents approve property transfer to allow relocation of historic Iowa City home
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.
Iowa regents approve fiscal 2021 budget with decreased state funding, tuition revenue amid COVID-19 pandemic
A sign for the ACT corporate office is seen on Monday, July 27, 2020 off of Scott Blvd. in Iowa City. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)
State Board of Regents to administer ACT tests for Iowa students in August
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.
Violation of Johnson County mask mandate to be punishable by simple misdemeanor
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.
Johnson County Board of Supervisors repeals gun ban in public buildings
The Iowa DOT building is seen on Monday, July 20, 2020.
Iowa one of few states sharing drivers license data with U.S. Census Bureau
Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11, 2018.
Tighter state laws means more uniformity amongst local restrictions on firearms in Iowa
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
Senator Annette Sweeney speaks with UISG senators during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. The Hawkeye Caucus provides members of the University of Iowa community to come speak with Iowa legislators.
Reynolds signs USG-backed medical amnesty bill
Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement
Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.
Regents approve tuition freeze for fall 2020 semester, student leaders urge for similar action in spring
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UI student governments ask Iowa City to forgive utilities for unemployed students, residents
USG meets in the Blackbox Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020.
USG makes budget changes to better represent their, Division of Student Life’s priorities
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
University of Iowa Health Care’s graduate medical education team awarded grant to promote diversity, equity, inclusion
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
UI Heart and Vascular Clinic completes 1000th TAVR surgery
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)
Experts point to large indoor social gatherings as cause for recent uptick in COVID-19 cases
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City, IA on September 25, 2017. Mercy is one of the two major hospitals in Iowa City.
Johnson County Public Health and hospitals respond to recent spike in COVID-19 cases
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics oncologist uses liquid biopsy to detect leftover cancer in patients
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