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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

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

189 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Iowa, the most for a single day

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 14, 2020

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced 189 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the highest number of cases in a single day since the first COVID-19 cases in the state were reported...

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Social workers, child-welfare services fight for child safety and family support during COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 13, 2020

Social workers, family needs, and foster care are among the essential services that have not been put on pause amid the novel-coronavirus pandemic. In Iowa, while some non-urgent matters can be done...

Jill Oberhart poses for a portrait at Voxman Music Building on June 28, 2019. Oberhart is a recipient of Fulbright scholarship.

Fulbright scholars return home after their trips abroad were cut short by COVID-19 spread

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 13, 2020

Plans to travel to Brazil to teach English through the Fulbright Program were two years in the making for University of Iowa alum Jill Oberhart. She spent only one month in the country instead of the...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to release internal COVID-19 models between the UI College of Public Health and the state “at some point”

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 13, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said at a Monday press conference that she plans to release internal, predictive COVID-19 models between the University of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health at some point,...

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

UI Health Care tightens restrictions on patient visitation

Lauren White, News Reporter April 13, 2020

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is suspending most visits to hospital patients beginning on Wednesday to curtail the spread of the virus, UI Chief Medical Officer Theresa Brennan said...

Students form a block I at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

COVID-19 knocks freshman year off course for University of Iowa students

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 12, 2020

When the University of Iowa shifted to a virtual-learning format for the remainder of the semester and students were asked to leave campus in March, freshman Mara Frieden’s life turned upside down. After...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Iowa health officials issue PPE shortage order

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 10, 2020

The Iowa Department of Public Health issued a personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage order on Friday amid a global shortage of medical supplies. IDPH Deputy Director Sarah Reisetter announced...

Commuters load and unload buses at the Downtown interchange in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

City of Iowa City recommends face masks for transit riders

Naomi Hofferber, Arts & Culture reporter April 10, 2020

The City of Iowa City is asking transit riders to use cloth masks while riding in order to keep drivers and other riders safe from COVID-19, according to a press release from the city. The release stated...

UI junior Madison Schulte poses for a portrait outside of Kennedy Plaza on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Schulte was on her way to her first run for the Iowa City Erranders, who work to run errands for the elderly or immunocompromised. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawks helping hawks: Iowa City Errand-ers deliver groceries to those at risk for COVID-19

Riley Davis, News Reporter April 9, 2020

When Allie Stutting saw a Twitter post in early March about an elderly couple that was too scared to go inside a grocery store because of the risk of COVID-19, the University of Iowa senior brainstormed...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Iowa AD Gary Barta anticipates financial changes within athletic department amid COVID-19

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 9, 2020

On a Thursday video conference, Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said he expects pay cuts and budgetary restrictions within the athletic department stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Barta said...

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Regina High School community remembers beloved ‘Coach D’ who died from coronavirus

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter April 9, 2020

Known for his smiling face, friendly demeanor, and love for Frank Sinatra, coach and teacher John DeMarco left behind a legacy that generations of Regina High School will cherish. DeMarco touched the...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds touts Iowa’s unemployment benefits and ability to treat COVID-19 patients

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 9, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds touted the state’s ability to provide Iowans with unemployment benefits in a Thursday press conference and doubled down again on her decision to not issue a shelter-in-place order...