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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

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI developing plan for in-person fall semester, faculty and staff to continue remote work

Naomi Hofferber, Arts and News Reporter May 15, 2020

On Friday, the University of Iowa took another step in its planning process for reopening in the fall, a campus-wide email informed UI students, faculty, and staff. UI planning teams submitted scenarios...

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COVID-19 affects benefits and mental health of veterans

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter May 14, 2020

Jessica Cupps, the University of Iowa Veterans Association president, is still awaiting a full monthly housing stipend guaranteed by the GI Rights Bill since her in-person classes have moved online. Under...

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 extend building closures

Riley Davis, News Reporter May 14, 2020

County buildings will remain closed until 7:30 a.m. June 8 as some businesses plan to reopen in a limited capacity statewide May 15. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced May 13 that retail stores, fitness...

Planned Parenthood in seen on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Iowa City clinics seek to define essential practices

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa City clinics that provide sexual and reproductive health services are advocating for certain surgeries to be defined as essential medical procedures as state guidelines limit elective surgeries...

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‘We have to keep people safe’: Hawkeyes at the heart of University of Iowa’s COVID-19 response

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was searching for a guiding star in March to lead the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic amid a horizon filled with uncertainty. As the number of...

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UI research entity distributes antibodies to those studying COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 12, 2020

The Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank, housed at the University of Iowa, stores and distributes antibodies that now are being distributed to help researchers study the novel coronavirus. Originally...

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University of Iowa International students navigate post graduation realities amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter May 12, 2020

Celine Kusnadi hasn't seen her family in two years. The University of Iowa senior’s parents were planning on traveling to Iowa City this spring from their home in Jakarta, Indonesia to watch their...

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Nurse liaisons provide human connection, technology support to patients

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter May 12, 2020

As hospital patients are cut off from visitors, Iowa City nurses have become the sole connection between patients and their loved ones, using human and technological interaction to bring families together...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences planning for large classes to be at least partially virtual

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 12, 2020

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is planning to conduct fall classes with 50 or more expected enrollees in a semi- or full-online format to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. In...

Sgt. Shawn Bean of the Perry Township Police Department chats with Jan Savage  while doing a senior-citizen check Friday. The department started its program because of the stay-at-home order brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. [Joshua A. Bickel/Dispatch]

Senior citizens struggle with feelings of loneliness in self-isolation

Rin Swann, News Reporter May 11, 2020

A couple of times each week, the children and grandchildren of Solon resident Connie Koeppen, 78, honk the horn of their car in her driveway. Koeppen steps outside and stands on the porch as they holler...

College of Public Health Edith Parker is one of several members from Big Ten universities on the task force. (Contributed)

Big Ten universities form infectious-disease task force

Will Fineman, News Reporter May 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference has assembled a Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases to gather public health advice as athletic conferences canceled events this spring and the universities look to make...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI returns to regular pay practices for faculty and staff, not charging students certain fees during summer courses

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 11, 2020

The University of Iowa announced in an email to faculty, staff, and students Monday that it will return to regular pay practices beginning May 18 as the university faces a $70 million loss due to the novel...