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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

Melrose Meadows Retirement Community is seen on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Iowa City area nursing homes take precautions

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 12, 2020

Nursing homes and retirement facilities in the Iowa City area are taking preventative measures to protect patients and residents, amid 14 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Johnson County. Jason...

Fans react to Closet Witch during their at Gabe's during Mission Creek's Underground Showcase on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Mission Creek Festival canceled, dates for new event to be announced next week

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter March 12, 2020

Mission Creek Festival has been canceled because of growing concern about the coronavirus, according to an email statement made by Mission Creek’s Executive Director Andre Perry. The Iowa City festival...

The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

Letter From the Editor: The Daily Iowan to continue publishing after spring break during COVID-19 in-person class suspension

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

The University of Iowa community is preparing for two weeks of online course instruction from March 23 through at least April 3 after spring break because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the UI’s independent...

The Old Capital is seen on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Hawkeye Service Breaks cancels student trips

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 12, 2020

While the University of Iowa has not university-suspended domestic travel, one UI program has canceled service trips due to concerns about the coronavirus. Hawkeye Service Breaks announced Wednesday...

University of Iowa student sophomore Ruiqi Chen poses for a portrait in the Burge lobby on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Chen is an international student from China studying business.

UI residence halls and dining operations will remain while classes move online because of coronavirus

Kayli Reese, Cops and Courts Editor March 11, 2020

University of Iowa residence and dining halls will be open to students while classes are taught online because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, easing concerns from students particularly from outside...

Nathan Hubert poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Pappajohn Biomedical Research Institute. Hubert is a fourth year dentistry student.

Clinicals still on at University of Iowa medical colleges

Rachel Schilke and Lauren White March 11, 2020

University of Iowa's medical colleges will continue to conduct clinical instruction as the UI plans to temporarily cancel most in-person classes for two weeks after spring break. In an email to...

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

President Trump calls for 30-day travel ban, economic relief

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 11, 2020

In a rare address from the Oval Office Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day suspension on foreign visitors from most European countries to the United States in an effort to stop...

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.

UI Hospitals and Clinics to open new clinic, conduct video doctor visits amid COVID-19 cases

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 11, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care employees are taking preventative measures to prepare staff for visitors and patients with flu-like symptoms as UIHC shared Wednesday it was caring for one novel coronavirus...

What questions do you have about the coronavirus outbreak?

What questions do you have about the coronavirus outbreak?

March 11, 2020

Loading… Follow the DI’s latest coverage of COVID-19 updates here. View the DI’s interactive map: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta dresses Faculty Senate members during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 29, 2019.

Big Ten to conduct winter and spring sporting events without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday evening that fans will not be granted entry to any of its remaining 2020 winter or spring events. Those granted access include student-athletes, coaches,...

A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

NCAA bars fans from its postseason events

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

This March, the madness will be silent. NCAA President Mark Emmert announced that the organization will conduct its postseason championships in empty arenas amid rising concerns over the spread...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with reporters during a press conference at Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Chuck Grassley will not cancel public meetings in Iowa amid novel coronavirus

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 11, 2020

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters in a conference call on Wednesday that he will not be taking self-isolation measures or canceling public meetings in Iowa at this time, amid a rising number...