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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.

UI cautions employees, students that COVID-19 vaccine supplies remain ‘extremely limited’

Sabine Martin, News Reporter January 29, 2021

The University of Iowa said the COVID-19 vaccine “shortage continues” in a campus-wide update on Friday. This university will offer vaccination to employees and students who fall in phase 1b for...

University of Iowa Student Government office front as seen on Jan. 26, 2021.

UI emergency fund and federal aid to alleviate financial stress for students

Sabine Martin, News Reporter January 27, 2021

Through the University of Iowa and federal government funding, UI students will be able to relieve financial hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In collaboration with Undergraduate Student...

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 16 percent increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses

Lauren White, Politics Reporter January 27, 2021

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that Iowa will be receiving a 16 percent increase in coronavirus vaccine doses over the next three weeks, and on Feb. 8, Iowa will see an additional 20,000...

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

University of Iowa to receive millions in federal aid in the spring semester

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter January 27, 2021

The University of Iowa will receive $24.9 million in federal aid this spring from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. In a campus-wide email Wednesday, the university announced $8 million...

Patients are injected with the COVID-19 vaccine at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

UIHC health official says vaccine supply is short, but ‘we can handle this’

Sabine Martin, News Reporter January 26, 2021

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will offer COVID-19 vaccination to those eligible in the second round of vaccination, phase 1B, on Feb. 1, though hospital leaders say vaccine supply is short...

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

Students advised not to call pharmacies, health care providers for COVID-19 vaccine

Rachel Schilke, News Editor January 25, 2021

Students should not call pharmacies or health care providers asking for COVID-19 vaccines. In a campus-wide update sent Monday, the University of Iowa said though the vaccine has provided hope for...

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 department reports three positive COVID-19 tests out of 352 conducted tests

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 25, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 352 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Jan. 18-24 and received three positive tests and 349 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

Students providing clinical patient care eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 22, 2021

Some students at the University of Iowa who provide clinical patient care have been vaccinated against COVID-19 through Student Health and Wellness.  The university announced students had been...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowans 65 and older will be eligible for vaccine by Feb. 1

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter January 21, 2021

Iowa residents aged 65 and older could begin receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine doses as early as Feb. 1, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said during a Thursday press conference. “We’ve been...

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

University of Iowa to vaccinate clinical patient care employees

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 20, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care will begin vaccinating employees who provide clinical patient care in university health science college and departments.  In a campus-wide update sent Wednesday,...

Iowa’s 149-pound Max Murin grapples with Nebraska’s Brock Hardy during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 8 Murin defeated No. 20 Hardy  by decision, 6-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

UI athletics department reports three positive COVID-19 tests out of 376 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 18, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 376 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Jan. 11-17 and received three positive tests and 373 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

Study abroad canceled through through Aug. 1

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor January 15, 2021

Study abroad will be canceled at the University of Iowa for the spring semester and the summer of 2021. In a campus-wide email, the UI said all study abroad and university-sponsored international...