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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 reports 79 new COVID-19 cases on campus

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 13, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 cases on campus. As of Nov. 11, there have been 79 members of the UI community that have reported testing positive for the virus. In a campus-wide...

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

Gov. Reynolds responds to Test Iowa criticism

Brian Grace, News Reporter November 12, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds responded to criticism regarding Test Iowa and a lack of test availability at a Thursday press conference, saying the Test Iowa program reduced available tests for a short period...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics making staffing changes to combat COVID-19 crisis

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 9, 2020

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is sounding the alarm, asking for hospital employees that can work from home to do remote work to preserve staff at the hospital as the pandemic increases...

MSU calls a timeout during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 626 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Nov. 2-8 and received 30 positive tests and 596 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus protocol,...

Michael Osterholm is director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Biden names Iowa native Michael Osterholm to coronavirus task force

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor November 9, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden announced a slate of scientists and health experts to guide his coronavirus policy on Monday, including Iowa native Michael Osterholm. Osterholm is McKnight Presidential...

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

University of Iowa cancels spring youth programs, reports new COVID-19 cases

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 6, 2020

The University of Iowa announced it will be cancelling its spring youth programs in 2021 after considering the health and safety of participants. Departments that wish to carry out programs for minors...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds launches new ad campaign to promote responsible COVID-19 behavior

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 5, 2020

On Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds held her first press conference in nearly a month, where she said Iowans need to become more vigilant about stopping the spread of the coronavirus, as the pandemic...

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

University of Iowa launches student-employee testing program, reports positive COVID-19 cases

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter November 4, 2020

The University of Iowa will begin providing COVID-19 surveillance testing for Resident Assistants in University Housing and Dining as part of a pilot program to provide additional COVID-19 testing...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC CEO says to rethink holiday plans amid ‘worst chapter’ of COVID-19 pandemic

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 3, 2020

Health-care officials are calling on Iowans to avoid in-person holiday gatherings as the state experiences a record number of hospitalizations during the pandemic.  As Iowans prepare for Thanksgiving,...

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

University of Iowa will have two day-long instructional breaks in lieu of spring break

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 2, 2020

After canceling spring break for the spring 2021 semester, the University of Iowa will call off class for students and faculty for two one-day periods. The university announced in a campus-wide...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 2, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 605 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1 and received nine positive tests and 596 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus...

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

UI reports 28 new cases of COVID-19

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 30, 2020

The University of Iowa reported 28 new self-reported cases of COVID-19 on campus since Oct. 28, with 19 students and nine employees testing positive for the virus.  Since the beginning of the semester,...