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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

In this triptych, UI sophomore Jake Wayne (left), UI junior Chengwei Yue and UI freshman Katie Eganhouse pose for portraits as they move out of the residence halls over the weekend. The UI announced on March 18 that students would have to move out as classes are moved online for the remainder of the semester due to COVID-19.

On Iowa, go home: University of Iowa students move out of residence halls

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2020

Traffic off Interstate 80 is typically a marker of residence-hall move-out. Clinton and Dubuque Streets are packed with parents’ vehicles and filled with the hustle and bustle of families carting...

East Washington St. is seen empty on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency.

Businesses bear COVID-19 cost burden

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter March 22, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic brings Iowa City’s downtown activity to a near halt, locals are seeking ways to stay afloat amid job losses. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on March 17 announced a health-disaster...

UI Health Care issues request to Iowa businesses asking for protective gear

UI Health Care issues request to Iowa businesses asking for protective gear

Riley Davis, News Reporter March 22, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care leaders issued a request today for Iowa businesses and other individuals to donate new or used protective face shields to the hospital for employee use.  The shields...

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.

Governor closes salons, spas, tattoo shops, and more to combat COVID-19

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 22, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Sunday she would be closing all salons, barber shops, spas, massage therapists, tattoo shops, and swimming pools.  The announcement came in a press conference...

Cheerleaders cheer during the Hawkeye Huddle at Tin Roof in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes play against the Ohio State Buckeyes in their first game of this years tournament.

Hawkeye cheer and poms to move to online tryouts

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 22, 2020

When the NCAA and Big Ten announced uncertainties surrounding the continuation of sporting events because of the COVID-19 outbreak, two Hawkeye teams reliant upon their fellow athletes’ competitions...

North Liberty man accused of assaulting a woman

North Liberty man accused of assaulting a woman

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 22, 2020

A North Liberty man has been accused of straddling a female victim and choking her with his hands.  Austin Henning, 40, was charged March 21 with possession of a controlled substance — marijuana...

Rock Island man accused of stealing phones and bringing drugs into a jail

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 22, 2020

A Rock Island man has been accused of taking multiple phones and bringing marijuana into a prison.  Shadarake Niyonkuru, 21, was charged March 20 with second-degree theft, possession of contraband...

Iowa City man accused of threatening Hills Bank employee 

Iowa City man accused of threatening Hills Bank employee 

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 22, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of attempting to rob Hills Bank after hours.  Jonathan St. John, 22, address unknown, was charged March 19 with two counts of first-degree harassment, trespassing,...

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, Coralville, North Liberty mayors urge residents to stay home

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 22, 2020

The mayors of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty are urging Johnson County residents to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 and limit pressure on local health care resources.  In...

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.)

U.S. Small Business Administration issues disaster declaration in Iowa, allowing small businesses to apply for federal loans

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 21, 2020

In the midst of increasing economic shortages resulting from COVID-19, the U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration in Iowa, allowing small businesses in the state to apply...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Iowa, 5 in Johnson County

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 21, 2020

An additional 23 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Iowa, state officials reported in a release Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 68 positive cases — the largest single-day spike in cases...

UISG meets in the Blackbox Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. UISG is going to Des Moines on Wednesday to advocate for the UI, specifically through medical amnesty (a law that allows students who are underage to call an ambulance and not be persecuted for the well underage drinking stuff) and renting issues.

UI student governments outline resources for students affected by COVID-19 spread

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 20, 2020

The two University of Iowa student government branches in a message Friday outlined resources for students affected by the spread of COVID-19 and resulting closures of businesses and residence halls,...

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