UI reports 21 new cases of COVID-19
Claire Benson, News Reporter
October 26, 2020
The University of Iowa is reporting 16 new self-reported positive COVID-19 tests among students since Oct. 23. According to a campus-wide update sent to the UI community on Monday, this brings the semester to date to 2,132 total self-reported student cases. The UI also reported there have ...
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics prepares for COVID-19 vaccine expected in November
Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
The University of Iowa’s lead COVID-19 vaccine responder Brooks Jackson says the coronavirus vaccine may be ready as early as the middle of November. However, it will take a few months before everyone will have access to vaccination. Since the start of the pandemic, health care workers and gov...
New Afro House Coordinator Shalisa Gladney adjusts to role in virtual format
Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
Shalisa Gladney, the new coordinator for the University of Iowa Afro-American Cultural Center, is working to center students and uplift the foundations of the cultural center through community-building and creativity. Gladney, a UI alum, has a degree in communications and Gender Women’s and S...
Iowa, University of Iowa community leaders discuss the 75 anniversary of the United Nations
Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
It’s been 75 years since the formation of the United Nations, and the international community is facing one of its greatest disruptions yet — a pandemic that impacts both local and transnational issues. On Oct. 24, the United Nations celebrated its 75th anniversary. Iowa and University of...
National Advanced Driving Simulator awarded $1.45 million to further research on automated vehicles
Kimberly Boss
October 25, 2020
As automated driving technology becomes more prevalent, experts with the National Advanced Driving Simulator at the University of Iowa are studying how long it takes human drivers to take over control of an automated system. The National Advanced Driving Simulator was awarded $1.45 million from ...
Blotter: Oct. 22-24
Samantha Murray, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
Rossel Yair Tejeda Godog, 43, was charged Oct. 22 with domestic abuse assault without intent to injure. Maggie Mae Howell, 25, was charged Oct. 22 with operating while under the influence, first offense. Stephanie Marie Johnson, 34, was charged Oct. 22 with second degree criminal mischief. ...
Illinois man charged with theft
Samantha Murray, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
An Illinois man charged with theft. Mikhal D. Wynn, 21, was charged Oct. 22 with first degree theft and providing false identification. According to the arrest affidavit, a black Chevy was found through a parking violation and had been stolen days earlier. The defendant claimed he borr...
Rita Hart appeals to rural interests in Coralville
Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 24, 2020
About 25 people bundled up and braved the cold in Coralville Saturday morning, gathering to hear Rita Hart talk about rural issues in southeast Iowa. Part of her “Backyard Talks” tour, the Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District spoke outside the home of Coralville May...
Field to Family extends Online Farmers Markets into remainder of 2020
Claire Benson, News Reporter
October 23, 2020
Field to Family, a local organization that works to support area farmers and combat food insecurity within Johnson County, recently announced that it will extend its Online Farmers Market into the months of November and December According to a press release sent on Friday, the Online Farmers Marke...
University of Iowa reports new cases of COVID-19, provides game day recommendations
Claire Benson, News Reporter
October 23, 2020
The University of Iowa is reporting 25 new student self-reported positive cases and four new employee self-reported positive cases of COVID-19 on campus since Oct. 21. According to a campus-wide update sent Friday, this brings the semester-to-date total to 2,116 student self-reported positive ca...
Iowans say Thursday’s presidential debate was more productive
Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 22, 2020
Donald Trump and Joe Biden offered contrasting visions for America’s future Thursday night, in an exchange that was far more restrained than the pair’s first debate in September. With less than two weeks until Election Day, the presidential race in Iowa has tightened to a tossup. Biden holds a ...
Psychiatrist professor and team devise a space-themed scanning process for young patients
Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
October 22, 2020
In an effort to improve the process of cancer research and the experience of child patients at the University of Iowa, Ellen van der Plas has sought an innovative approach to research and patient care: creating MRI vinyl graphics. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry said she is currently studying ac...