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The Daily Iowan

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI will not refund students’ tuition during virtual instruction, will refund some housing and course fees

Lauren White, News Reporter March 30, 2020

While the University of Iowa will not refund students’ tuition during virtual instruction amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the UI is currently looking at ways to refund students for things like housing,...

Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter  listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors extend county building closures until April 16

Kelsey Harrell and Riley Davis March 30, 2020

As the current closure of county buildings nears its mandated end March 31, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a vote on Monday to extend the closures until April 16.  The mandate...

University of Iowa Student Government Senators listen to a presentation during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

Independent senator candidates highlight platforms in run for Undergraduate Student Government

Lauren White, News Reporter March 29, 2020

Four independent senatorial candidates are vying for seats in the Undergraduate Student Government election, meaning they're running without a ticket affiliation. The independent senator role is...

UISG meets in the Blackbox Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. UISG is going to Des Moines on Wednesday to advocate for the UI, specifically through medical amnesty (a law that allows students who are underage to call an ambulance and not be persecuted for the well underage drinking stuff) and renting issues.

USG constituency senator candidates discuss platforms, how to serve students amid COVID-19

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 29, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak and the University of Iowa’s shift to moving students off campus, students vying for constituency senate seats in the Undergraduate Student Government are adapting how...

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Director Joe Bolick presents Iowa City Big Grove Director of Operations David Moore with the Certifcate of Achievement Platinum level on Friday March 13, 2020 at Big Grove Brewery.

Big Grove Brewery offers a sip of sustainability for the Iowa City community

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 29, 2020

Big Grove Brewery received a top sustainability certification from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center as part of its Iowa Green Brewery Certification program. The brewery earned what's called a "platinum...

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USG’s Executive and Senatorial tickets kick off election, voting to end April 2

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 29, 2020

Amid changes at the University of Iowa as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government election began Sunday night for the unopposed executive ticket and...

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Carver College of Medicine Hawkeyes provide services for health care workers

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 29, 2020

Denise Martinez normally hands off her 16-month-old son to her parents when she needs childcare. Because of the novel coronavirus, however, Martinez, the associate dean for Diversity, Equity, and...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Harreld says all UI employees will continue to be paid, some summer courses moving online

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor March 27, 2020

An email to the University of Iowa community on Friday included a message from UI President Bruce Harreld assuring campus employees — especially students — worried about income that they will continue...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI offers tele-mental health resources with campus closed to contain coronavirus spread

Will Fineman, News Reporter March 26, 2020

Concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on student mental health are rising with campus largely shut down and Hawkeyes separated from their university support systems, but University Counseling...

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.

UI Admissions Office’s efforts to attract prospective Hawkeyes move online

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 25, 2020

The University of Iowa is adapting how it will attract and assist prospective students as prospective and newly admitted Hawkeyes prepare to make their college decisions while the global outbreak of...

The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

University of Iowa to offer pass/not pass option for spring courses

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 25, 2020

The University of Iowa will give undergraduate students the option to take their virtual courses with a pass/not pass grading system, according to temporary policy changes shared Wednesday, while some...

Thompson & Co Salon and Parlor is seen on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Salon, tattoo parlor owners prepare for COVID-19 closures beyond Iowa governor’s order

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter March 25, 2020

Melissa Avenson and her stylists have spent the last couple months doing hair in temporary locations, hopping from salon to salon after flooding damaged their Highway 1 location.  As owner of Iowa...