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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

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Big Grove to donate proceeds from new beer to Iowa Restaurant Association Employee Relief Fund

Marissa Smith, News Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa City- and Solon-based brewery and restaurant Big Grove Brewery is set to donate proceeds from its newest beer to a relief fund for out-of-work Iowans. Funds from the new beer, called “All...

Planned Parenthood in seen on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Iowa City clinics seek to define essential practices

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa City clinics that provide sexual and reproductive health services are advocating for certain surgeries to be defined as essential medical procedures as state guidelines limit elective surgeries...

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

Iowa businesses will be allowed to reopen May 15

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced most businesses in Iowa will be permitted to reopen at 50 percent capacity beginning May 15, including restaurants, fitness centers, salons, barbershops, and massage...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor signs order delaying water rate increase, adjusting public sidewalk restrictions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague signed a proclamation Monday aimed at helping residents and businesses navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.  These restrictions come as Gov. Kim Reynolds gives...

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‘We have to keep people safe’: Hawkeyes at the heart of University of Iowa’s COVID-19 response

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was searching for a guiding star in March to lead the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic amid a horizon filled with uncertainty. As the number of...

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University of Iowa International students navigate post graduation realities amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter May 12, 2020

Celine Kusnadi hasn't seen her family in two years. The University of Iowa senior’s parents were planning on traveling to Iowa City this spring from their home in Jakarta, Indonesia to watch their...

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Nurse liaisons provide human connection, technology support to patients

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter May 12, 2020

As hospital patients are cut off from visitors, Iowa City nurses have become the sole connection between patients and their loved ones, using human and technological interaction to bring families together...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences planning for large classes to be at least partially virtual

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 12, 2020

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is planning to conduct fall classes with 50 or more expected enrollees in a semi- or full-online format to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. In...

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 announce changes in mitigation strategies on Wednesday

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor May 12, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will announce changes to many mitigation strategies Wednesday, as the May 15 expiration date for these policies is approaching.  Reynolds said she is still looking at...

Sgt. Shawn Bean of the Perry Township Police Department chats with Jan Savage  while doing a senior-citizen check Friday. The department started its program because of the stay-at-home order brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. [Joshua A. Bickel/Dispatch]

Senior citizens struggle with feelings of loneliness in self-isolation

Rin Swann, News Reporter May 11, 2020

A couple of times each week, the children and grandchildren of Solon resident Connie Koeppen, 78, honk the horn of their car in her driveway. Koeppen steps outside and stands on the porch as they holler...

College of Public Health Edith Parker is one of several members from Big Ten universities on the task force. (Contributed)

Big Ten universities form infectious-disease task force

Will Fineman, News Reporter May 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference has assembled a Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases to gather public health advice as athletic conferences canceled events this spring and the universities look to make...

Happy Hollow Park’s “skinned” infield converted to turfgrass

Happy Hollow Park’s “skinned” infield converted to turfgrass

Riley Davis, News Reporter May 11, 2020

Community pushback to converting one of Iowa City’s “skinned infield” ball parks to turf grass is prompting an Iowa City city councilor to look into restoring the field. Between Brown Street...