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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

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How the UI moved to virtual instruction in a matter of weeks

Lauren White, News Reporter April 14, 2020

The University of Iowa made the quick transition to virtual instruction in a matter of weeks to protect Hawkeyes from the spread of the novel coronavirus — a move that campus technology staff have...

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

UI OpenHawks grants help faculty create open resource textbooks tailor-fit for their courses

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 14, 2020

The University of Iowa Libraries will begin their second year of awarding OpenHawks grants that allow faculty members and students to develop their own educational resources, after awarding 15 in the...

Jill Oberhart poses for a portrait at Voxman Music Building on June 28, 2019. Oberhart is a recipient of Fulbright scholarship.

Fulbright scholars return home after their trips abroad were cut short by COVID-19 spread

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 13, 2020

Plans to travel to Brazil to teach English through the Fulbright Program were two years in the making for University of Iowa alum Jill Oberhart. She spent only one month in the country instead of the...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to release internal COVID-19 models between the UI College of Public Health and the state “at some point”

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 13, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said at a Monday press conference that she plans to release internal, predictive COVID-19 models between the University of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health at some point,...

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Virtual learning changes how professors test students

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 12, 2020

When the University of Iowa moved to a virtual-learning format for the remainder of the semester, it changed the way exams, quizzes, and other forms of testing are administered by different colleges,...

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‘Zoombombing’ disrupts online connections as UI classes, government meetings move online

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 12, 2020

When Professor Elke Heckner logged on to a scheduled Zoom class session 20 minutes early, she found three unexpected visitors. None of the trio were students in the interim University of Iowa German...

Food and supplies donated by the public line the halls on Tuesday, March 31 at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center.

Iowa City Animal Shelter helps pet owners take care of pets during COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter April 12, 2020

The Iowa City Animal Shelter is providing food and care services for pet owners during the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of the community, offering ways to keep pets happy and healthy. Iowa City...

Students form a block I at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

COVID-19 knocks freshman year off course for University of Iowa students

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 12, 2020

When the University of Iowa shifted to a virtual-learning format for the remainder of the semester and students were asked to leave campus in March, freshman Mara Frieden’s life turned upside down. After...

The Union Bar is seen on Thursday, April 9, 2020. After 27 years of operation, the party spot, described as the biggest in the Big 10 on its website, has closed its doors.

After 27 years, Iowa City party destination Union Bar to close its doors

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter April 10, 2020

Since 1993, generations of students have filtered through the doors of The Union Bar in Iowa City, located at 121 E. College St. But after a 27-year run, the party spot known for its bright lights,...

Johnson County Detective Sgt. Brad Kunkel during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center in Thursday, March 12, 2020. Kunkel said that jails are screening inmates and arrestees and are watching for signs of COVID-19 that would warrant further screening. (Hayden Froehlich/The Daily Iowan.)

Iowa law-enforcement officials make changes to prevent COVID-19 outbreak in Johnson County jail, correctional facilities

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 9, 2020

Some police officers continue to patrol the streets of Iowa City, while others are on-call from their homes in case of an emergency as law-enforcement officials grapple with the effects of COVID-19...

UI junior Madison Schulte poses for a portrait outside of Kennedy Plaza on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Schulte was on her way to her first run for the Iowa City Erranders, who work to run errands for the elderly or immunocompromised. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawks helping hawks: Iowa City Errand-ers deliver groceries to those at risk for COVID-19

Riley Davis, News Reporter April 9, 2020

When Allie Stutting saw a Twitter post in early March about an elderly couple that was too scared to go inside a grocery store because of the risk of COVID-19, the University of Iowa senior brainstormed...

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding missing child

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding missing child

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 9, 2020

The Johnson County Sheriff’s office is currently seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy from Tiffin.  Noah Herring was last seen in Tiffin around 3 p.m. on April 7th, 2020....

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