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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

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.

City of Iowa City expected to take $4.6 million loss in 2020 budget

Riley Davis, News Reporter May 6, 2020

Two months since Johnson County confirmed its first positive COVID-19 case, the novel-coronavirus pandemic has created a “fluid and unpredictable” financial environment for Iowa City and caused negative...

Nonresident University of Iowa students concerned about out-of-state tuition rates amid online instruction

Nonresident University of Iowa students concerned about out-of-state tuition rates amid online instruction

Mary Hartel, News Reporter May 5, 2020

Some University of Iowa nonresident students are voicing concerns about the financial burden of out-of-state tuition as classes go virtual for universities across the country because of the COVID-19...

In this diptych, Co-owner of Dandy Lion Lindsay Chastain (far left), Owner of D.P Dough Jon Sewell (center), Owner of JiangHu Asian Street Food Yi Zheng (top right) and Owner of Honeybee Hair Parlor JoAnn Larpenter-Sinclair (bottom right) pose for portraits.

Playing the waiting game: local businesses await financial relief from loans

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor May 5, 2020

Honeybee Hair Parlor owner JoAnn Larpenter-Sinclair said her stylists have been lucky to receive unemployment benefits, but she’s worried about potentially jeopardizing that with the $27,500 Small...

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Johnson County parks seeing heavy visitor traffic, officials encouraging physical distancing

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor May 5, 2020

Although Tuesday's skies remained gray and rainy, Johnson County parks officials are encouraging residents to remain at six feet apart while outdoors as temperatures warm into the summer and the parks...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds says facility outbreaks are not indicative of community spread

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor May 5, 2020

During Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Tuesday press conference, she attributed a rise in COVID-19 cases to an increase in testing, and said facility outbreaks are not indicative of a community spread. “We’re...

Solar Panels are positioned on the top of the Seamens Center on Monday, October 2, 2017.

College of Engineering faculty, staff councils send climate resolution to UI administration

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter May 4, 2020

Representatives on two University of Iowa engineering councils sent a resolution asking for coordinated campus-side leadership in addressing climate change to university administration in April, but...

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

Governor’s push for reopening creates rift with health experts

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor May 4, 2020

Though public health experts are warning against reopening the state too early, Gov. Kim Reynolds is pushing for a quick return to business across the state, backed by a swath of Republican legislators. Though...

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

Gov Kim Reynolds on Iowa’s response plan to COVID-19: ‘This isn’t political’

Lauren White, News Reporter May 4, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds rejected the notion that the state’s COVID-19 response has been based on political decisions, despite many Iowa Democrats disagreeing with Reynolds’ decision to not issue a shelter-in-place...

The University of Iowa Study abroad office is seen on Monday, October 21st, 2019.

Fate of fall study abroad remains uncertain

Mary Hartel, News Reporter May 3, 2020

Following the early end to spring study-abroad programs as an immediate ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic — the University of Iowa brought students home early in the semester and canceled all...

Steven Grace poses for a portrait at Main Street Sweets in West Branch on Friday, May 1, 2020. Grace, co-owner of the restaurant, said as a business owner it is important to be adaptable and as restrictions change “we’ll play it by ear.”

On the county border: West Branch restaurants stay closed while Cedar County OK’d to reopen

Riley Davis, News Reporter May 3, 2020

Fifteen minutes west of Iowa City, the city of West Branch straddles the divide between Johnson and Cedar Counties. Although Cedar County is one of 77 counties that were allowed to reopen May 1, local...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives 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.

Iowa governor says Test Iowa delays due to State Hygienic Lab routine validation process

Lauren White, News Reporter May 1, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called the state's new Test Iowa result delays a "short-term issue" due to the testing equipment from Test Iowa companies going through a validation process by the University...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa moves remainder of summer sessions online

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 1, 2020

The University of Iowa announced through a university-wide email Friday that the rest of its summer sessions will move to online-only instruction. The UI said in the email that the fourth and fifth...