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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 April 13, 2020.

Second phase announced for reopening UI research facilities

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 3, 2020

A second phase of a ramp-up effort for research will gradually begin reopening campus research buildings and facilities on June 5, according to a campus-wide email to the University of Iowa community Wednesday.  Research...

Patrick the turkey looks over the chickens in Corbin Scholzs chicken coop.

Gov. Kim Renyolds requests federal assistance for Iowa’s egg farmers

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 3, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and other officials signed a letter Wednesday asking for egg producers to be included in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently revealed Coronavirus Food Assistance...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC expected to take unprecedented $100 million hit this fiscal year due to COVID-19 with more losses on the horizon

Kelsey Harrell and Katie Ann McCarver May 29, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics leaders are expecting the response to the novel-coronavirus pandemic to take an unprecedented $100 million financial toll on the institution in the final four...

Spectators watch the action during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Iowa AD Gary Barta not ruling out full capacity of fans in Kinnick Stadium this season

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 28, 2020

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said Thursday on a video conference that he is not ruling out Hawkeye football games being played in front of a full capacity Kinnick Stadium this season. “I’m...

The College of Public Health is seen on March 11, 2019.

UI researchers expect relaxing guidelines to increase infections, universal PPE could slow spread

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor May 27, 2020

University of Iowa researchers released another report Wednesday warning against relaxing social distancing guidelines statewide, saying the reopening process would lead to a large increase in daily...

Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Iowa to ease restrictions on amusement parks, casinos; allows bars to reopen

Sarah Watson, Editor May 26, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced more steps to reopen Iowa businesses, including allowing bars to reopen on Thursday and easing restrictions on casinos and amusement parks beginning in June. At...

The Englert Theater is seen closed on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

Mission Creek Festival canceled for 2020

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor May 22, 2020

After originally postponing for the fall, Englert Theater’s Mission Creek Festival has been canceled entirely for 2020, according to an announcement on Englert’s website Friday. The theater had...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa to begin phased reopening of select campus operations

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor May 22, 2020

The University of Iowa announced a pilot program for a phased reopening of certain campus programs in a campus-wide email to the UI community Friday. The program will begin with the Carver College of Medicine...

Jazz Fest spectators and local residents enjoy the fireworks at the Old Capital Building on Friday June 30th 2017. (James Year/Daily Iowan)

Iowa City cancels Fourth of July fireworks

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor May 22, 2020

Iowa City won't host its annual Fourth of July fireworks this summer, the city announced Friday, in order to continue mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus. The annual Summer of the Arts...

Filmscene is seen on April 15, 2020.

Movie theaters get green light from Reynolds to reopen, but FilmScene will remain closed for now

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 20, 2020

Movie theaters made the list of Iowa businesses included in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' Wednesday announcement that will allow more businesses to reopen beginning May 22, but Iowa City's FilmScene won't be...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Summer sports return approved for Iowa high schools

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 20, 2020

Both the Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Board of Directors have voted to approve resuming the 2020 summer sports seasons under...

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

Governor to allow more businesses to reopen

Rylee Wilson, News Editor May 20, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that several more businesses will be allowed to resume activities in the coming weeks, with movie theaters, aquariums, museums and wedding venues allowed to reopen effective...

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