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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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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,...

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...

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...