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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

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...

Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Iowa, three more in Johnson County

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 17, 2020

An additional six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iowa have brought Iowa’s total up to 29 positive cases, according to a release from the Office of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. According to the Iowa Department...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City, IA on September 25, 2017. Mercy is one of the two major hospitals in Iowa City. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Mercy Hospital adds temporary coronavirus testing unit, treated two COVID-19 patients

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 17, 2020

Mercy Hospital in Iowa City has treated two patients who've tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and have set up temporary facilities to test patients with coronavirus-like symptoms. President...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds signs bill granting her increased spending power, emergency provisions to combat COVID-19

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 17, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill Tuesday that gives her expanded powers over state spending, along with a range of other provisions to address the growing COVID-19 crisis. “Every Iowan has...

Iowa City DJ from Star Entertainment diagnosed with COVID-19

Iowa City DJ from Star Entertainment diagnosed with COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 17, 2020

A karaoke DJ from Iowa City has been diagnosed with novel coronavirus after test results for the virus came back positive on March 15, and he's warning people who went to his events since Feb. 28 that...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County, Iowa City buildings except courthouse to shutter beginning Wednesday

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 17, 2020

All Johnson County government buildings except the county courthouse will close until March 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to an emailed statement from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors'...

The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

UI employees directed to work remotely

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 17, 2020

University of Iowa leadership has directed all employees outside of UI Health Care to work remotely, in response to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ issue of a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency, which...

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