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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.

University of Iowa will supply PPE to students beginning Wednesday

Rachel Schilke, News Editor January 13, 2021

Personal protective equipment will be available for students beginning on Wednesday. In a campus-wide update, the University of Iowa said it will begin distributing PPE in the Iowa Memorial Union...

Members of the Senate take part in a session within the senate chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines.

Reynolds’ state budget proposal underfunds public universities’ request

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor January 12, 2021

Iowa’s three regent-governed universities would see a budget boost of $15 million under Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed state budget — underfunding university leaders’ requests after lawmakers...

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine vial is seen on Tuesday, Dec.22, 2020 at the Iowa City VA Health Care System's hospital.

Over 9,000 doses of the COVD-19 vaccine given in Johnson County

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 12, 2021

Over 9,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been distributed in Johnson County since the doses were first given on Dec. 14, though Johnson County Public Health Officials say it could be months before...

Action is underway during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

UI athletics department reports 14 positive COVID-19 PCR tests out of 411 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 11, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 411 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Jan. 4-10 and received 14 positive tests and 397 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

COVID-19 vaccine, CARES Act funding soon to be available for University of Iowa campus

January 11, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations will eventually be available for students through University of Iowa Student Health, according to a mass email from the University of Iowa, though details on how or when remain...

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

University of Iowa reports 13 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 8, 2021

The University of Iowa reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 since Jan. 6, with 10 self-reported cases among students and three among employees.  Since the university began reporting cases on Aug....

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

University of Iowa reports 16 new COVID-19 cases

Rachel Schilke, News Editor January 6, 2021

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 cases on campus, with 16 members of the UI community testing positive for the virus. As of Jan. 4, five students and 11 employees have self-reported...

Action is underway during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

UI athletics department reports three positive COVID-19 tests out of 277 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 4, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 277 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Dec. 28 - Jan. 3 and received three positive tests and 274 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa reports 21 cases of COVID-19 among students, employees

Rachel Schilke, News Editor January 4, 2021

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 cases on campus, with 21 members of the UI community self-reporting testing positive for the virus. As of Dec. 30, nine students and 12 employees...

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

University of Iowa reports eight new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor December 30, 2020

The University of Iowa reported eight new cases of COVID-19 since Dec. 28, four self-reported cases among students and four among employees.  Since the university began reporting case totals on...

Spectators and players do the Hawkeye Wave during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

UI athletics department reports 14 positive COVID-19 tests out of 386 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 28, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 386 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Dec. 21-27 and received 14 positive tests and 372 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

University of Iowa reports eight new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor December 28, 2020

The University of Iowa reported eight new cases of COVID-19, one self-reported student case and seven cases among employees since Dec. 23.  Since the UI began publishing positive COVID-19 cases...