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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds will submit federal disaster declaration, power to be restored to Cedar Rapids by Tuesday

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor August 14, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds will apply for a major disaster declaration following the derecho that tore across the state on Monday, saying President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have signaled their support...

A protester holds a sign outside the IMU to object against the university's plan to offer in-person classes amid a pandemic on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. Inside the IMU, UI administrators hold a press conference discussing plans for the upcoming semester.

University of Iowa to push forward with in-person instruction amid student, instructor calls for virtual learning

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 11, 2020

University of Iowa administrators answered questions in a press conference on Monday on a long list of policies that administrators say will allow students, faculty, and staff to return to campus safely...

Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

University of Iowa resident assistants demand more transparency from campus administration

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter August 7, 2020

In an open letter to the University of Iowa Housing and Dining and campus administration, resident assistants expressed concern and uncertainty about how the school year will operate in the residence...

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

Student governments urge University of Iowa to move to virtual learning

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor August 7, 2020

University of Iowa student governments  are urging campus administration to shift all non-essential in-person learning, activities, and events to a virtual format for the fall semester. "We cannot,...

The Iowa City Shelter House is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Moratorium on eviction ends, Iowa City nonprofits seek to provide assistance to local renters

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 5, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has not created a housing crisis, but it has deepened existing inequalities and created more urgency around housing problems, said Sara Barron, executive director of the Johnson...

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

Reynolds says schools will need to make up non-compliant online instruction hours

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 4, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said schools that do not comply with her guidelines to have at least 50 percent of instruction be in person will not have online-only days counted as instructional hours.  Schools...

UI graduate student Ramin Roshandel poses for a portrait outside on Sunday Aug. 2 2020 outside Shaffer Hall. Roshandel is currently working on his Ph.D. in music composition.

University of Iowa international students dismayed by U.S. response to COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter August 3, 2020

Some international students at the University of Iowa are concerned about the return to partially in-person instruction and have expressed dismay at the United States’ response to the coronavirus...

Carver Hawkeye Arena is seen during a Women’s basketball game between Iowa and North Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 86-81.

Iowa Athletics Department reports latest COVID-19 testing results

Robert Read, Sports Editor August 3, 2020

The Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday that it conducted 70 COVID-19 tests for the week of July 27 - August 2 and received five positive tests and 65 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

University of Iowa students won’t be tested for COVID-19 before moving into residence halls

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor August 3, 2020

The University of Iowa will not test students in the residence halls for COVID-19 before they come onto campus, and students will be eligible for a test if they show symptoms or are asymptomatic but...

University of Iowa freshman, Julian Wemmie sits down for a Zoom interview from his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Due to health concerns regarding the Coronavirus, the university is changing procedure in ways that encourage some students to do the entire semester virtually.

Some local University of Iowa students opt to live at home instead of on campus in fall 2020

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 30, 2020

Incoming freshman at the University of Iowa Acacia Lopez said her experience on campus at band and robotics events heavily influenced her decision to commit to the school as she made her college decisions. “I...

A mask sits on the Irving B. Weber statue in front of Van Allen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa says failure to follow face-covering mandate could lead to one-day suspension from class

Cole Krutzfield, News Reporter July 30, 2020

As the University of Iowa plans to reopen for in-person instruction in the fall semester, campus officials and the City of Iowa City are both working to mandate face-coverings in public in an effort...

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

University of Iowa students petition for administration to take pay cuts before faculty

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 30, 2020

In response to the recent nonrenewal of several faculty and staff contracts across campus, University of Iowa students have started a petition calling for members of the administration to take pay...