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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 Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Infectious disease specialist: ‘Get the first vaccine available to you’ as FDA reviewing new one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor February 26, 2021

A disease infections specialist at the University of Iowa is recommending people not "game out" different vaccines by bypassing an opportunity to receive a vaccine in favor of a different brand. Dan...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces vaccination website, new projections for eligible populations

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 25, 2021

In an effort to simplify the vaccination process, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the launch of a government website that would be a one-stop-shop for vaccine information, adding that all Iowans 16 and...

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

UI students who are fully vaccinated may not have to quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 24, 2021

Staff and students who have been fully vaccinated and are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 may no longer need to quarantine after exposure to the coronavirus, the university announced in a campus-wide...

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

University of Iowa: mask up even after getting the vaccine

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 22, 2021

As the vaccine rollout continues and more students and staff in priority groups receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the University of Iowa issued an email Monday emphasizing that even those who are vaccinated...

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.

Iowa athletics reports nine positive COVID-19 tests out of 550 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 550 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Feb. 15-21 and received nine positive tests and 541 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

Vaccine experts say ‘don’t let guard down’ after getting COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor February 21, 2021

As Iowa ramps up its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, The Daily Iowan sat down with vaccine trial lead and Executive Dean of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Patricia Winokur...

The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

University of Iowa to receive additional funds from stimulus packages

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 19, 2021

The University of Iowa will receive additional funding from the most recent stimulus package that will be distributed during the spring 2021 semester. The funds from the Higher Education Emergency...

Cambuses pick up and drop off passengers at the WCTC stop on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Federal order strengthens CAMBUS mask mandate

Catilin Crome, News Reporter February 17, 2021

The University of Iowa CAMBUS mask policy has strengthened, the university reported in a campus-wide email on Wednesday.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an order that...

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 10 positive COVID-19 tests out of 546 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 15, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 546 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Feb. 8-14 and received 10 positive tests and 536 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

UI warns against COVID-19 scammers

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 15, 2021

The University of Iowa is reminding community members to be aware of scammers looking to take advantage of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a campus-wide email on Monday, the university warned...

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

University of Iowa to offer dine-in seating, reports new COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 12, 2021

The University of Iowa will begin offering limited, socially-distanced dine-in-seating at Burge, Catlett, and Hillcrest residence halls. "Seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the condition of the state address to a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate.

Iowa partners with Microsoft to create new vaccine scheduling system

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 10, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Wednesday that the Iowa Department of Public Health has partnered with Microsoft to develop a centralized vaccination scheduling system, and Iowans can expect to see...