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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

A map depicting housing segregation in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.

UI faculty and student-led project maps history of segregation in Johnson County

Mary Hartel, News Reporter August 26, 2020

Racist restrictions on property — both formal and informal — were common practices in the first half of the 20th century, including in Iowa City. During the last semester, University of Iowa Professor...

Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch speaks at a press conference in front of the Graduate Hotel on June 25.

Johnson County sees surge in COVID-19 cases as students return for first week of classes

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor August 26, 2020

More than 300 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Johnson County over the past four days, as University of Iowa students return to classes. Dave Koch, director of Johnson County Public Health...

The Seamans Center is seen on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020. The engineering department recently was approved for a grant that allows the department to study the effects of off-campus learning on students.

EMPOWER researchers look into effect of COVID-19 mitigations on student well-being

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 26, 2020

Professors and researchers from institutions across the country are working to understand how changing circumstances in student’s lives are affecting their well-being during the current pandemic. University...

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

Rylee Wilson and Caleb McCullough August 26, 2020

Undergraduate student government members said they felt no progress came out of meeting with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld as he spoke to the group on COVID-19, in-person classes, racism...

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

University of Iowa to begin testing any students, Harreld says, as Johnson County coronavirus cases continue to climb

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Alexandra Skores August 25, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told student government leaders on Tuesday that testing options would be available to students soon, but didn’t specify any timeline, while cases ramp up...

A group of friends sit at a picnic table outside Molly’s Cupcakes in Iowa City on Friday, August 21. With classes starting the following Monday, some people looked to go downtown to socialize before the start of school.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld ‘exceedingly disappointed’ in downtown businesses

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt August 25, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sharply rebuked downtown Iowa City businesses not enforcing COVID-19 guidelines after maskless students packed bars over the weekend. "We're having an...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Off-campus behavior may lead to suspensions or cancellations of housing contracts

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor August 25, 2020

The University of Iowa stated in an email to students on Tuesday that students who don’t comply with off-campus policies could face a canceled housing contract or university suspension. Director...

The College of Nursing Building is seen on Monday,  July 8,  2019.

University of Iowa nursing students frustrated with virtual white coat ceremony

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 25, 2020

Multiple University of Iowa College of Nursing students expressed frustration following the school’s decision to move its annual white-coat ceremony to a virtual format. Despite the decision resulting...

University of Iowa students walk across the T.Anne Cleary walkway on their first day of the new semester on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Despite the pandemic, campus remains open and some classes are still being held in person.

UI students take on first day of school, adjusting to new learning formats

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 24, 2020

Students returned to the classroom for the fall semester on Monday, either digitally or in a socially distant classroom, where Zoom issues and a sense of uncertainty about the semester were on the...

University of Iowa freshman Alexa Cohen completes work for an online class outside the Blank Honers Center on their first day of the new semester on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Despite the pandemic, campus remains open and some classes are still being held in person.

Nationwide zoom outage prevents students from attending classes

Molly Kresse, News Reporter August 24, 2020

With 72 percent of University of Iowa undergraduate classes being held virtually due to COVID-19, a nationwide outage of video conferencing software Zoom hindered the first day of fall instruction...

Interim Associate Director for the Office of MISSE to maintain sense of community online

Interim Associate Director for the Office of MISSE to maintain sense of community online

Mary Hartel, News Reporter August 24, 2020

After nearly two years working in the Latino and Native American Cultural Center on the University of Iowa campus, Thomas Arce started as interim associate director for the Office of Multicultural...

University of Iowa freshman Patrick Houston and his father, Tim Houston load a cart for moving into a dorm in Iowa City on Thursday, August 20th, 2020. The university is currently attempting to adjust their housing and orientation plans around the Coronavirus pandemic to maintain health and safety. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

First-year Hawkeyes look towards an uncertain semester

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson August 23, 2020

Online classes, takeout meals, and masks in the hallways are the new normal for first-year students taking on their first semester of college amid a pandemic, where some are uncertain about the future...

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