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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

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 October 12, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Monday that it conducted 652 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Oct. 5-11 and received 10 positive tests and 642 negative tests. As part of...

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

Six University of Iowa greek chapters on interim probation

Sarah Watson and Rachel Schilke October 9, 2020

Six greek organizations at the University of Iowa are on interim probation as the chapters undergo investigations from the UI Office of Student Accountability for allegedly violating university COVID-19...

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

UI reports 22 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor October 7, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported 16 new self-reported cases of COVID-19 among students and six among employees since Oct. 5.  The numbers reflect an increase from the last report on Oct. 3,...

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

Reynolds says Iowa hospitals equipped for record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 7, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowa’s health-care providers are able to handle a surge in hospitalizations as Iowa hits a record high for the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Iowa...

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa reports six new COVID-19 cases

Rachel Schilke, News Editor October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting updated self-reported COVID-19 cases. Since Oct. 2, six students have self-reported testing positive for the virus. According to the campus-wide email update...

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

Bars to reopen in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 2, 2020

Bars, taverns, breweries, and wineries will be allowed to open again in Johnson and Story Counties under a new proclamation from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. Reynolds issued the proclamation Friday,...

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

UI reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, adds weekend library hours

Rylee Wilson, News Editor October 2, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting 11 new students and three new employee self-reported cases of COVID-19 since Sept. 30.  As cases of COVID-19 on campus have decreased since the beginning of...

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

University of Iowa reports 10 new COVID-19 cases

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 30, 2020

The University of Iowa reported ten new COVID-19 cases within the UI community since Sept. 28, with nine student cases and one employee case, on Sept. 30.  The total of self-reported cases of COVID-19...

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

State loosens quarantine recommendations for school districts

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 29, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds loosened the recommendation regarding students quarantining if a classmate or teacher tests positive for the coronavirus during a press conference Tuesday morning. This new recommendation...

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 September 28, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Monday that it conducted 745 COVID-19 tests for the week of Sept. 21-27 and received five positive tests and 740 negative tests. As part of...

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

University of Iowa reports 11 new COVID-19 cases

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 28, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported 11 new COVID-19 cases within the UI community since Sept. 25, with 11 students self-reporting testing positive for the virus. According to the campus update,...

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

Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 25, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds extended a proclamation ordering bars closed in Johnson and Story Counties on Friday, keeping the shutdowns in effect until at least Oct. 4. Bars were originally closed in six...