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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

Test tubes with samples are put into a spinner at the University of Iowa Medical Laboratory on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

Research at University of Iowa put on pause due to COVID-19

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 28, 2020

With COVID-19 restrictions impacting universities around the nation, research at the University of Iowa has been put on hold. Stephen Pradarelli, strategic communications director for the office...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County leaders recommend still avoiding nonessential travel as other counties set to phase in reopening

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor April 28, 2020

Even as the governor relaxes restrictions statewide on religious gatherings and farmers markets, some Johnson County organizations are hesitant to begin in-person gatherings next week, opting to continue...

Table to Table program Assistant Andrew Winkers oversees a delivery from St. Burch Tavern for the Food with Love Program on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The program supplies hot meals to shelters in Iowa City while reimbursing the resterants that participate.

Food With Love project aims to serve freshly prepared meals to Johnson County residents in need

Marissa Smith, News Reporter April 28, 2020

Iowa City restaurants are partnering with nonprofit food pantries and the Community Foundation of Johnson County to provide freshly prepared meals to those experiencing food insecurity amid community...

Andrew Kueter-Chadwick makes the 1st stop of the day delivering one dozen eggs to Maurine Neiman as seen.on Saturday April 18,2020.

Iowa farmers struggle as COVID-19 impacts ripple through food supply

Riley Davis, News Reporter April 28, 2020

Nicholle Dawson’s Parnell, Iowa farm purchased an additional 800 hens to “gear up” for this year’s farmers markets, she said. Now, as the area’s summertime farmers markets continue to plan...

The College of Public Health Building as seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Researchers at the UI concluded that a second wave of COVID-19 is likely if the state slows mitigation efforts

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 28, 2020

A week before Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she would be allowing businesses to reopen in parts of the state, researchers at the University of Iowa sent the Iowa Department of Public Health a report detailing...

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

University of Iowa students may soon apply for funds from $16 million CARES Act share

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa students experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19 may apply for relief using federal funds beginning May 4 on MyUI.  The UI shared Monday that students must articulate...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 9, 2018.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowans must use their best judgement as parts of the state reopen on May 1

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 28, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds called on Iowans to use their best judgement and remember their personal responsibility in slowing the spread of COVID-19 as she partially reopens businesses across 77 counties on...

Bicycles are seen in Solon during the Big Rove bicycle event on Saturday, June 29, 2019. The route, which is part of the RAGBRAI training series, was 36 miles long starting in Iowa City with stops in North Liberty and Solon.

Iowa’s Ride cancels first statewide bike ride

Lauren White, News Reporter April 28, 2020

Iowa’s Ride has canceled its inaugural bike ride across Iowa to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Iowa’s Ride, created in October by former RAGBRAI staffers, was scheduled for July 12-18 to go...

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Experiences slip away from Iowa City area high-school students as COVID-19 brings academic year to abrupt end

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 27, 2020

When Jessica Moonjely prepared for her final tennis season at Iowa City West High School, she was ready to create more memories with the team that had played a primary role in her high-school career....

A farm in Waukee is seen on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Iowa officials call for immediate assistance for pork producers

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 27, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with other state officials, asked for immediate federal assistance for Iowa’s pork producers in a letter addressed to Vice President Mike Pence and the White House Coronavirus...

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

Governor to ease restrictions on restaurants, fitness and retail centers in most counties starting May 1

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 27, 2020

Restaurants, fitness centers, and retail centers will be able to partially reopen at 50 percent capacity in 77 Iowa counties starting May 1, Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a press conference Monday. In...

Tippie College of Business RISE students to receive experiential-learning credit amid COVID-19, online classes

Tippie College of Business RISE students to receive experiential-learning credit amid COVID-19, online classes

Caroline Price, News Reporter April 26, 2020

Tippie RISE students in the University of Iowa business college will still receive credit for their experiential class, despite community spread of the novel coronavirus cutting on-campus learning...