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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Kaylen Luttenegger poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in the Becker Communication Studies Building. Luttenegger canceled her spring break trip to Spain, but her family plans to fly her brother back, cutting his abroad trip short. “There’s just a lot of unknowns. It’s scary and weird.”

As coronavirus spreads, University of Iowa students shift spring break plans

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 12, 2020

Spring-break plans are shifting unexpectedly for many Hawkeyes leaving this weekend as coronavirus cases mount and the University of Iowa transitions to online instruction for at least a two-week period...

Mammitas Coffee Owner Jacquie Milian poses for a portrait outside of her shop in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Mammitas Coffee will have a grand opening event on January 31 from 5-8 p.m. Attendees can purchase a flight of five different beverages for five dollars.

Iowa City businesses prepare for economic impact of COVID-19, students leaving campus

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 12, 2020

From open to close a steady stream of people stopped in to buy drinks and pastries at Iowa City's Mammitas Coffee on Thursday, emptying the pastry case by midday. Owner Jacqueline Milian was on...

The Old Capital is seen on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Hawkeye Service Breaks cancels student trips

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 11, 2020

While the University of Iowa has not university-suspended domestic travel, one UI program has canceled service trips due to concerns about the coronavirus. Hawkeye Service Breaks announced Wednesday...

University of Iowa student sophomore Ruiqi Chen poses for a portrait in the Burge lobby on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Chen is an international student from China studying business.

UI residence halls and dining operations will remain while classes move online because of coronavirus

Kayli Reese, Cops and Courts Editor March 11, 2020

University of Iowa residence and dining halls will be open to students while classes are taught online because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, easing concerns from students particularly from outside...

Nathan Hubert poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Pappajohn Biomedical Research Institute. Hubert is a fourth year dentistry student.

Clinicals still on at University of Iowa medical colleges

Rachel Schilke and Lauren White March 11, 2020

University of Iowa's medical colleges will continue to conduct clinical instruction as the UI plans to temporarily cancel most in-person classes for two weeks after spring break. In an email to...

UIHC Chief Medical Officer Theresa Brennan speaks during a media availability event at the IMU on March 4, 2020. The University of Iowa officials spoke to reporters about the UI's actions regarding coronavirus.

UI Hospitals and Clinics to open new clinic, conduct video doctor visits amid COVID-19 cases

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 11, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care employees are taking preventative measures to prepare staff for visitors and patients with flu-like symptoms as UIHC shared Wednesday it was caring for one novel coronavirus...

What questions do you have about the coronavirus outbreak?

What questions do you have about the coronavirus outbreak?

March 11, 2020

Loading… Follow the DI’s latest coverage of COVID-19 updates here. View the DI’s interactive map: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

UI administrators field questions from reporters during a press conference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at the IMU on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

University of Iowa to move classes online for two weeks after spring break amid coronavirus outbreak

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The University of Iowa on Wednesday announced in-person classes have been suspended for two weeks after spring break beginning March 23 through at least April 3 amid concerns about mitigating the spread...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI Health Care admits patient with COVID-19 in ‘critical condition’

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 11, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran alerted employees in an email Wednesday morning of the admittance of a COVID-19 patient in "critical condition." According to the...

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University of Iowa community prepares for courses to potentially move online because of COVID-19

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The UI announced in-person classes will be suspended after spring break through April 3. Read here for more information. The state Board of Regents has asked Iowa's three regent institutions to...

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

Some Hawkeyes uncertain amid U.S. universities’ moves to cancel in-person classes to curb COVID-19 spread

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The UI announced in-person classes will be suspended after spring break through April 3. Read here for more information. Mackenzie Little says she fears she will be forced to move out of her Rienow...

(From left) UISG Senators Jacob Heid,  Adam Burghduff and Zoe Hamstreet address senators during a UISG meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. UISG discussed budget issues and student organization allotted funds.

Hammock park coming soon to Hubbard Park after UISG advocacy

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 10, 2020

Following student requests for a more centralized and comfortable space on campus to hammock when the weather turns warm, the University of Iowa Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday allocated...