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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

University of Iowa Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Rod Lehnertz speaks during a Board of Regents meeting over a livestream on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Lehnertz went over the proposed renovations for the Hardin Library for Health Sciences.

University of Iowa Health Care sees increase in total inpatient days, admissions

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 6, 2022

The University of Iowa Health Care system is experiencing an increase in patients requiring admission, according to a presentation given to the state Board of Regents Wednesday. The increase comes...

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.

Second COVID-19 booster recommended for individuals 50 or older, immunocompromised

Cooper Worth, News Reporter March 30, 2022

People over the age of 50 and those who are immunocompromised can now get a second COVID-19 booster dose of two specific vaccines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster...

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

March 27, 2022

COVID-19 has been part of the lives of University of Iowa students and Iowans for over two years. The impacts are still felt by the UI Hospitals and Clinics, businesses around town, and in higher education...

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Sabine Martin, News Editor March 20, 2022

Johnson County has entered a low community level for COVID-19 according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention metrics, permitting fewer county-wide virus mitigation measures. Johnson County...

A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Iowa OSHA issues no violations against UI, cites some workplace concerns in investigation

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 20, 2022

The Iowa branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will not issue any violations or citations against the University of Iowa following an investigation from complaints by the UI’s...

The Iowa City Community School District held a meeting at the professional development center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District removes district-wide mask mandate

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 1, 2022

The Iowa City Community School District board announced the removal of its mask mandates in all schools at a special meeting on March 1. The vote was unanimous, with all 7 members of the board voting...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Teauge gave his State of the City address, the city council heard concerns from the Center of Worker Justice, and the city council discussed meeting protocols.

Mayor Bruce Teague lifts Iowa City mask mandate

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor February 28, 2022

Iowa City residents will no longer be required to wear masks inside public and city buildings starting Tuesday, after Mayor Bruce Teague lifted the city mask mandate on Monday.  Iowa City reintroduced...

A disposable mask is seen on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Feb. 10, 2022. Due to an increasing amount of disposable masks being found on campus, the Undergraduate Student Government looks towards more sustainable solutions.

CDC drops mask recommendations for healthy people in most U.S. counties, Mayor Bruce Teague to evaluate mask mandate

Anthony Neri, News Reporter February 25, 2022

Johnson County is now at a “medium” level when it comes to COVID-19 cases, according to new metrics outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, meaning the agency no longer...

Iowa newspapers launch new COVID-19 information website, iowacoviddata.com

Iowa newspapers launch new COVID-19 information website, iowacoviddata.com

February 24, 2022

A new website, the product of a collaboration among Iowa newspapers, will serve as a central source of Iowa COVID-19 data. The project is being led by the Iowa Newspaper Association and spearheaded...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers a question in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

UI President Barbara Wilson talks free speech, faculty recruitment

DI Staff February 15, 2022

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Monday four weeks into the spring semester. With the university closing in on its 175th anniversary, Wilson spoke on the...

Low COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates coincide with end of Iowa’s disaster proclamation

Low COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates coincide with end of Iowa’s disaster proclamation

Anthony Neri, News Reporter February 15, 2022

As rates of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and cases decrease throughout the state, Iowa’s coronavirus disaster proclamation is set to expire Feb. 15 at 11:59 pm. Johnson County Health officials...

Mayor Pro Tem Megan Alter, Mayor Bruce Teague and City Councillor John Thomas listen to speakers at an Iowa City City Council work session on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Iowa City City Council may allocate almost $1 million to CommUnity Crisis and Services

Emily Delgado, News Reporter February 14, 2022

The Iowa City City Council will vote on allocating nearly $1 million from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank on Tuesday evening. Iowa City will...