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Rita Hart is seen speaking during her backyard tours on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
The Iowa City Farmers Market on Oct, 28 had a very large variety of vegetables, fruits, and deserts. The Market ended Oct 31, and the Winter market will start on Nov, 8. (The Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)
Old Capital as seen on April 13,2020
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Freshman Tara Kielkopf poses on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Oct. 22, 2020. Kielkopf, like many other freshmen, has not had a typical start to college due to COVID-19. Freshmen are utilizing student organizations, social media, and many virtual methods to find a sense of a community during the pandemic.
First-year students use social media, Zoom breakout rooms, student orgs to find community
Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.
Tippie Dean search continues, three finalists to virtually visit campus
Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Criteria and process for applying for P3 grants to be released later this semester
University of Iowa graduate student Drew Etienne poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld
Unions at Iowa universities vote to recertify for bargaining power, frustrated with election process
Photo Illustration (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)
University of Iowa eye experts say online classes lead to eye strain, lack of sleep for students
Brother’s Bar and Grill is seen on Thursday Oct. 8, 2020, the first weekend of bars reopening. Governor Kim Reynolds released a proclamation last Friday allowing bars to reopen in Johnson and Story counties on Monday, Oct. 5. Many bar-goers were out without masks on and there was little social distancing in lines.
Iowa City Downtown District, Johnson County Public Health Department host restaurant and bar forum in preparation of upcoming football season
The Iowa City Public Works Building is seen on Oct. 19, 2020. The building was recently given the Excellence in Efficiency award from the MidAmerican Energy Company.
Iowa City Public Works facility receives Efficiency in Energy Efficiency Design award
Photo of a MERGE design. Contributed.
ICAD launched $3 million economic recovery and resiliency campaign
Iowa City locals and University of Iowa students pile into Elray’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, October 9th, 2020. As of this weekend, the government mandated closing of bars has been lifted prompting an upswing of business as locals and students return.
ICPD and UIPD encourage education over punishment as bars reopen
Moviegoers wait for a screening of La La Land to begin on the rooftop of Filmscene on Sunday, July 7, 2019.
FilmScene and The Englert join the #DoNotAbandonUs campaign
Cheryl Miller speaks about the Solar Energy Project during a City Council Meeting Tuesday night. The Iowa City City Council has live streamed the meetings from their Facebook due to COVID-19.
New study looks at developing solar energy across Iowa City
Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.
Iowa City to consider eliminating fares for public transit
The Johnson County National Alliance on Mental Illness website as seen on Oct. 12.
President Elect of NAMI Johnson County suggests community education meeting in collaboration with Iowa City
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.
Dustin Liston appointed Iowa City Police Chief unanimously by city council
Marsh and watershed tied to Olde Towne Village, Westbury and Glastonbury St..As seen on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.
Iowa City reaffirms homeowners association is responsible for stormwater management
Graduate student Yujia Lyu photographed on Oct. 20.
Federal proposal could limit the duration of status for international students
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
Presidential search committee co-chairs look towards process with confident, inclusive mindset
Communications Studies Professor and Department Chair Kembrew McLeod dances in a viral TikTok video that has garnered over 730,000 likes, showing the professor challenging University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld to a dance battle. President Harreld has yet to comment on or accept the dance battle from Professor McLeod.
UI professor’s dance challenge to Harreld goes viral
Old Capital as seen on April 13,2020
University of Iowa shared governance expresses concerns with halt of diversity, equity, and inclusion training
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.
State Board of Regents name co-chairs for Presidential Search Committee
Chairperson Rod Sullivan reads the agenda during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session meeting that was held online at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.
Board of Supervisors expresses concerns with local option sales tax proposal
Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.
Iowa City to consider eliminating fares for public transit
Johnson County Supervisor Janelle Rettig listens to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.
Johnson County gets $300,000 grant to enhance safety, security infrastructure during election
A crosswalk button is seen at the intersection of Dubuque St. and Foster Rd. on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.
Iowa City, Coralville City Councils reject request to implement automated walk signals
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.
Dustin Liston appointed Iowa City Police Chief unanimously by city council
Old Capital as seen on April 13,2020
University of Iowa shared governance expresses concerns with halt of diversity, equity, and inclusion training
University Iowa Associate AD of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Liz Tovar speaks to the Undergraduate Student Government over Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Student government is discussing the Class Pass/Fail legislation being passed tonight.
USG proposes fall classes should offer pass/not pass options
USG Senate Speaker Sam Stucky calls a USG meeting to close on Tuesday, Sept. 22 2020.
USG passes resolution supporting sustainability, affordability, COVID-19 mitigation on campus
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Angie Reams, and members of USG meet virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Aug. 25, 2020.
USG reassesses Student Activity Fee to support students during COVID-19
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses members of UISG virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
USG members disappointed in Harreld’s response to campus issues
Photo of vinyl wrap with outer-space graphics attached to the MRI scanners. Contributed.
Psychiatrist professor and team devise a space-themed scanning process for young patients
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
University of Iowa researchers discover electromagnetic fields treat diabetes in mice
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
With over 500 Iowans hospitalized for COVID-19, University of Iowa Health Care workers call for more state aid
A nurse uses the walkway from the WCTC to the hospital during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is hiring more temporary nurses to help fill gaps left by retention issues
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics joins national trial testing alternative treatment for appendicitis
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