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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

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds requires mostly in-person learning at Iowa schools

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 17, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will require K-12 schools to prioritize in-person learning when the academic year resumes in August, and schools will be required to provide at least half of their core classes...

University of Iowa Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Professor Charles Stanier poses for a headshot. Contributed.

UI researchers use aerosol-transmission calculator to assess classroom safety

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 16, 2020

Researchers at the University of Iowa are using an aerosol transmission calculator to test the number of small particles in classrooms on campus. They plan to use this device to determine which classrooms...

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

UI working to accommodate employees who are parents in light of ICCSD taking classes online

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 15, 2020

In a campus forum Wednesday afternoon, UI administrators said the university is aware that the Iowa City Community School District’s decision to not open school buildings will affect working parents...

Over 100 flags are on display on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

UI international students will not be required to leave the U.S. during virtual-only instruction

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 14, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement rescinded a plan that would force international students taking online-only classes to leave the country or transfer...

Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

State Auditor challenges Test Iowa reporting process

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 14, 2020

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand released a report Tuesday that found Test Iowa results are being reported through a chain that includes two private companies before arriving to the Iowa Department of Public...

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

Iowa Athletics Department reports four additional positive COVID-19 tests

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 13, 2020

The Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday that it conducted 30 COVID-19 tests for the week of July 6-12 and received four positive tests and 26 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Experts point to large indoor social gatherings as cause for recent uptick in COVID-19 cases

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 12, 2020

Public health experts say that a lack of appropriate face-covering and lack of social distancing are to blame for the recent spike in positive coronavirus cases in Johnson County. They urge residents...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa fall plans spark concern for UI faculty and graduate students

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 12, 2020

While the University of Iowa plans to return to in-person instruction for the fall semester, some faculty and staff have expressed concerns that the social distancing guidelines created by the UI will...

Beer flows as patrons enjoy on a sunny afternoon. As seen on Sunday, July 13, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Public-health officials examine effects of alcohol consumption on spread of COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter July 12, 2020

Local public health experts are examining the role that alcohol consumption may play in contracting and transmitting the coronavirus as the volume of positive cases continues to climb in Johnson County...

Groomer Brandi Reynolds works on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Hawk-Dog Grooming in Iowa City.

Iowa City animal shelters and groomers see increased business

Cole Krutzfield, News Reporter July 9, 2020

Increased mitigation measures and social-distancing restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has created extra time for people to do things they may not have otherwise — in this case, adopt...

The University Counseling Service is seen on April 16, 2019.

UI psychiatric professionals address mental health concerns around COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter July 9, 2020

Though the long-term effects of COVID-19 on mental health remain unknown and are evolving, psychiatric professionals are observing and anticipating exacerbated symptoms of mood disorders and other...

Iowa City's Mercy Hospital location on September 25, 2017. Kathleen and Andrew Kromphardt, sued Mercy Hospital of Iowa City, Obstetric and Gynecologic Associates of Iowa City and Coralville and Jill Goodman, an obstetrician-gynecologist and one of the directors of the Coralville clinic after their newborn sustained serious brain damage after his birth at the hospital.

Johnson County Public Health and hospitals respond to recent spike in COVID-19 cases

Sebastian Lechuga, News Reporter July 8, 2020

Despite a sharp increase in positive coronavirus cases in Johnson County in the month of June, Iowa City hospitals say they are not experiencing challenges dealing with an increase in COVID-19 patients. Daily...