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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

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.

Iowa Democrats urge Reynolds to issue stay-at-home order

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 31, 2020

Two Democratic members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to issue a stay-at-home order, citing rising deaths and cases of COVID-19 in the state. Reynolds has taken several...

UIHC Chief Medical Officer Theresa Brennan speaks during a media availability event at the IMU on March 4, 2020. The University of Iowa officials spoke to reporters about the UI's actions regarding coronavirus.

Iowa City hospitals ramp up efforts to test for and treat COVID-19 ahead of potential surge

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2020

Local health officials are ramping up ways to test for and treat COVID-19 as Iowa hospitals prepare for a projected surge in patients seeking treatment for the disease. UI Hospitals and Clinics Chief...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Rod Sullivan provides closing comments for the public hearing on a proposed property tax levy. The public hearing occurred in the second floor boardroom of the Johnson County Administrative Building on Monday, Mar. 9, 2020 at 5:30 p.m and no one from the public offered a comment for the hearing.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Board of Public Health discuss local response to COVID-19

Riley Davis, News Reporter March 31, 2020

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a telephonic meeting with three members of the Johnson County Board of Health Tuesday to discuss the county’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and the...

The Coralville Community Food Pantry is seen on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. To help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, the pantry has adopted new distribution methods, including curbside pickup and limited deliveries, catering especially to the elderly and those with immunodeficiencies.

Johnson County food pantries collaborate to deliver food during COVID-19

Marissa Smith, News Reporter March 31, 2020

Local food pantries in Johnson County are teaming up to give back to the community amid the COVID-19 outbreak by providing food for those in need. The service, a partnership between CommUnity Food...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

PETA calls for ending animal research at the UI

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 31, 2020

The animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called for the University of Iowa to shut down all animal experiments Friday following changes made by the Office of Animal Resources...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds assures protective measures in long-term care facilities, says there is progress in testing accessibility

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 31, 2020

In a Tuesday press conference, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds assured Iowans that federal and state institutions have implemented health screening protocols in long-term care facilities, adding that hospitals...

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program office is seen on Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Local advocates against domestic violence address COVID-19, social distancing

Caroline Price, News Reporter March 30, 2020

As Iowans are urged to self-isolate in their homes amid community spread of the novel coronavirus, advocates against domestic and sexual violence are transitioning their services online, and some advocates...

Governor confirms COVID-19 outbreak in Cedar Rapids long-term care facility as Linn surpasses Johnson County with most cases

Governor confirms COVID-19 outbreak in Cedar Rapids long-term care facility as Linn surpasses Johnson County with most cases

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 30, 2020

In her daily press briefing on Monday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds confirmed an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in a Cedar Rapids long-term care facility. Twenty-one of Linn County's 71 COVID-19 cases...

A Cambus passes by the Main Library on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

Cambus changes routes to accommodate for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 30, 2020

Cambus routes and services have shifted because of recent changes resulting from COVID-19, focusing primarily on hospital routes and less on school-based services. According to the memo from Cambus...

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.

An ‘all hands’ approach: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds asks Iowans to sew masks for health-care workers

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 30, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds is calling on Iowans to utilize their time at home to produce homemade cloth masks for the state's health-care workers amid a national shortage of personal protective equipment. "Now,...

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UI will not refund students’ tuition during virtual instruction, will refund some housing and course fees

Lauren White, News Reporter March 30, 2020

While the University of Iowa will not refund students’ tuition during virtual instruction amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the UI is currently looking at ways to refund students for things like housing,...

Letter from the editor: We will get through COVID-19 with you

Letter from the editor: We will get through COVID-19 with you

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2020

It’s the people, not the buildings, that make the University of Iowa great. President Emeritus Sandy Boyd’s adage is precisely the sentiment that will get Hawkeyes through the worst public-health...