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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

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

All Iowans may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine before May 1

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 12, 2021

The Iowa Department of Public Health has administered its one-millionth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as Gov. Kim Reynolds announces that Iowa may make all Iowans eligible for the vaccine before May...

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

University of Iowa reports new COVID-19 cases, shares recommendations for in-person experiential learning

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter March 12, 2021

The University of Iowa has shared recommendations for students and colleges as they consider in-person experiential education programs this summer, including conducting programs remotely when possible. According...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

Iowa expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, though appointments remain scarce

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 10, 2021

Some public health agencies and other local facilities in the state are struggling to meet the increased demand of patients in high-risk groups after Iowa expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine...

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U.S. House passes $1.9 trillion relief package, won’t include minimum wage increase

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter March 10, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Wednesday afternoon for the final time, but one of the more contested amendments — a federal minimum wage increase...

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

University of Iowa to offer in-person celebration along with virtual commencements

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 8, 2021

The University of Iowa will offer an in-person celebration to accompany virtual commencement  for students planning to graduate this spring.  In a campus-wide email sent on Monday, the UI said...

Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports two positive COVID-19 tests out of 309 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2021

The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 309 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 1-7 and received two positive tests and 307 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

University of Iowa reports new COVID-19 cases on campus

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 5, 2021

The University of Iowa reported new COVID-19 cases on campus, with two students and three employees testing positive for the virus since March 3.  This brings the year's student case total to 3,013...

The Old Capital Building is seen on March 4, 2020. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

The University of Iowa: stay patient, vaccine doses are still limited

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter March 3, 2021

In a campus-wide email on Wednesday, the University of Iowa reminded the community to remain patient because COVID-19 vaccine doses are limited. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers...

Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds receives Johnson & Johnson vaccine, encourages Iowans to get vaccinated

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 3, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds received a dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at a press conference on Wednesday and encouraged Iowans to get whichever vaccine is available to them. The Johnson and Johnson...

A member of UIHC staff fills needles with the Moderna vaccine on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the UI Medical Education Research Facility.

University of Iowa advancing in Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter March 2, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is participating in another clinical trial to combat the spread of COVID-19 using vaccines, this time with Novavax, Inc. The Phase 3 Trial of a COVID-19...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

University of Iowa vaccine experts say don’t wait on a brand

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter March 2, 2021

Public health experts in Johnson County recommend people get one of the three FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available, regardless of brand. On Feb. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19, the University of Iowa moved fall commencement online.

University of Iowa ‘working to develop’ in-person graduation option

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter March 1, 2021

In a campus-wide email sent on Monday, the University of Iowa announced that staff are working on creating an in-person option to celebrate graduation for spring 2021 graduates, changing course from...