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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

Jacinto Rivera Ramirez poses for a portrait in the dining room of the Catholic Worker House on Saturday, April 18 in Iowa City, Iowa.

‘Yo no soy un delincuente:’ Iowa agencies call for the release of immigrants from deportation centers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 21, 2020

Sitting on the attic couch of the Iowa City Catholic Worker House, Jacinto Rivera-Ramirez looked down at the monitor bracelet on his ankle, issued to him by Immigration Customs and Enforcement Officials...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces launch of public/private partnership to deliver mass COVID-19 testing

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 21, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the launch of Test Iowa on Tuesday, a public/private partnership that will work to bring mass COVID-19 testing to Iowa in addition to federal assistance. The partnership...

People walk in the Iowa City Pride parade parade with colorful balloons at Iowa City Pride on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Iowa City Pride festival canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 20, 2020

The annual Iowa City Pride parade and festival for LGBTQ community members and allies have been canceled amid COVID-19 uncertainties and in efforts to combat the risk of a large-scale gathering, Iowa...

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

Public health officials ramp up surveillance testing and contact tracing at essential businesses

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 20, 2020

The Iowa Department of Public Health is ramping up surveillance testing for COVID-19 and contact tracing at essential businesses, especially meat-packing plants where at least two outbreaks have been...

Bicycles are seen parked at Big Grove 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.

RAGBRAI announces cancellation of 2020 race

Lauren White, News Reporter April 20, 2020

RAGBRAI announced Monday that the 48th-annual state-wide bike ride will be postponed to July 25-31, 2021.  In a release, the RAGBRAI team said that the safety of riders has always been the focus, and...

The Iowa City Farmers Market sign is seen above the entrance of Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Iowa City Farmers Market delayed, recreation centers closed amid COVID-19

Lauren White, News Reporter April 20, 2020

The Iowa CIty Parks and Recreation Department announced changes in policy concerning parks and recreation Monday in order to further promote social distancing due to the rapid spread of COVID-19.  The...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Iowa’s members of Congress work from home amid pandemic

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 19, 2020

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation, like millions across the country, are having to adjust their work environment as social distancing requirements close many offices and drive most staff...

The Iowa Medical and Classification Center is seen on Sept. 21, 2017.

First inmate in Iowa tests positive for COVID-19 at the Iowa Medical Classification Center in Coralville

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 19, 2020

The first inmate in an Iowa penitentiary has tested positive for COVID-19. The Iowa Department of Corrections announced Saturday that an inmate at the Iowa Medical Classification Center tested positive...

Kate Berlant performs during the CAB comedy show on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the IMU.

UI student organizations adapt to COVID-19, off-campus format

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 19, 2020

The university-wide move to a digital format canceled events and pushed all meetings online for student organizations, but members and leaders are finding ways to stay connected and plan for the fall...

Iowa reports 398 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, two-thirds connected to meat-packing facilities

Iowa reports 398 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, two-thirds connected to meat-packing facilities

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter April 19, 2020

Iowa recorded its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, two-thirds of which can be attributed to testing in meat packing plants in the state. The Iowa Department of Public Health...

The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2015.

UI Health Care reports 64 cases of COVID-19 among employees since February

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor April 17, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care reported 64 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since February, with four new cases confirmed Thursday. According to a press release, 15,000 people work for...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Iowa City School District changes distance education after announcement of extended school closures

Naomi Hofferber, Arts & Culture Reporter April 17, 2020

In response to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Friday announcement that all Iowa schools will be closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, the Iowa City Community School District is shifting their online...