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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

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Johnson County Sheriff’s office halts evictions

Sarah Watson, Managing News Editor March 19, 2020

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has halted all evictions, according to a release from the office’s civil division. The Sheriff’s Office will also stop all service of civil papers except those...

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

University of Iowa dentistry student self-identifies as first positive COVID-19 case on campus

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

A University of Iowa student in the College of Dentistry has self-identified they tested positive for COVID-19, according to a UI email sent to campus Thursday. The College of Dentistry student...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Reynolds not considering shelter-in-place order for Iowans

Rylee Wilson & Caleb McCullough March 19, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said she was not considering putting in place a shelter-in-place order at a press conference on Thursday.  Reynolds said the order, which has been put in place in several...

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

Iowa City buses won’t charge a fare

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter March 19, 2020

Iowa City announced on Thursday that buses will suspend transit fares and will now require passengers to enter through the back doors to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to...

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

Governor, top Iowa health official: mosts Iowans will not need to be tested for COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter March 18, 2020

 Iowans who believe they might have the coronavirus should stay home and rest, rather than immediately going to the clinics to be tested, said Gov. Kim Reynolds in a series of videos. Reynolds and...

City Hall is seen on July 17, 2019. A variety of city government departments are housed within the building’s walls alongside the Iowa City City Council, which holds meetings in Emma J. Harvat Hall.

Iowa City declares civil emergency following Johnson County and state declarations

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 18, 2020

In a release on Wednesday afternoon, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague declared a 'civil emergency', granting the mayor additional powers to distribute resources and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. According...

South Clinton St. is seen empty on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency.(Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

Photos: Downtown Iowa City

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist March 18, 2020

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents president issues state of emergency over Iowa public universities

Lauren White, News Reporter March 18, 2020

In acknowledgement of the rapid spread of COVID-19, state Board of Regents President Mike Richards has declared a state of emergency.  Richards said in a statement that to help minimize the spread...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI classes will move online for rest of semester, spring commencement canceled

Brooklyn Draisey & Kayli Reese March 18, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Wednesday that classes will remain online for the rest of the semester along with the extension of spring break, campus closings, and spring commencement cancellation due...

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discusses her accomplishments as senator during the Iowa GOP Reception at Hughes Family Barn in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Facilitated by RPI Chairman Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Ernst discussed their hardships and highlights throughout their political roles and personal lives.

Joni Ernst says Congress is focused on providing quick relief to families amid COVID-19 pandemic

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 18, 2020

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told reporters in a Wednesday conference call that as Congress votes today on the second phase of their economic stimulus plan, giving relief to small businesses amid the pandemic...

Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter  listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County declares spread of COVID-19 a public health emergency

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 18, 2020

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Johnson County Emergency Management Commission declared the spread of coronavirus in the county a "public health disaster and state of disaster emergency," as...

Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

Hancher cancels remainder of spring season

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 18, 2020

The remainder of Hancher Auditorium’s spring semester season has been canceled in response to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ issuance of a State Public Health Disaster Emergency on Tuesday.  According to a...