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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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

Some Hawkeyes uncertain amid U.S. universities’ moves to cancel in-person classes to curb COVID-19 spread

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The UI announced in-person classes will be suspended after spring break through April 3. Read here for more information. Mackenzie Little says she fears she will be forced to move out of her Rienow...

Editorial: Clearer communication needed from UI on coronavirus response

Editorial: Clearer communication needed from UI on coronavirus response

DI Editorial Board March 11, 2020

The UI announced in-person classes will be suspended after spring break through April 3. Read here for more information. It seems likely that the University of Iowa will shift to online-only classes...

(From left) UISG Senators Jacob Heid,  Adam Burghduff and Zoe Hamstreet address senators during a UISG meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. UISG discussed budget issues and student organization allotted funds.

Hammock park coming soon to Hubbard Park after UISG advocacy

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 11, 2020

Following student requests for a more centralized and comfortable space on campus to hammock when the weather turns warm, the University of Iowa Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday allocated...

University of Iowa Provost Montserrat Fuentes poses for a portrait for The Daily Iowan in her office in Jessup Hall on Monday, March 2.

American Talent Initiative report reveals top institutions growth towards 2025 goal

Riley Davis, News Reporter March 11, 2020

Two years after the University of Iowa joined the American Talent Initiative, a new report reveals that it is one of the top-producing institutions in the program and is continuously working to expand...

Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor March 11, 2020



UISG Parliamentarian Jacob Heid asks a question directed toward the Iowa City City Council during the joint meeting between the UISG and the Iowa City City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

UI student governments pass logo, name change

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 10, 2020

In tandem with brand development at the University of Iowa, student governments on campus passed a joint resolution to rebrand both organizations Tuesday night. The UI Student Government will change...

An airplane is seen at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Monday, March 2, 2020. Around 90 different aircraft, for both private and business use, are housed at the airfield. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Municipal Airport awarded two grants and installs flight-training simulator

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 10, 2020

The Iowa City Municipal Airport recently received two grants to make improvements to its facility and installed a new flight-training simulator to better serve the pilots in the community. One of...

UIHC Chief Medical Officer Theresa Brennan speaks during a press conference on Tuesday at the Joint Emergency Communications Center.

Number of coronavirus cases in Johnson County rises to 12, all took same Egypt cruise

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 10, 2020

The number of presumptive novel coronavirus cases in Johnson County reached 12 on Tuesday after traveling on the same Egypt cruise, state health officials confirmed. A Tuesday press release from the...

Regent 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.

Iowa regents ask universities to prepare to move class instruction online amid coronavirus cases identified in Iowa

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2020

Read the in-depth version here The state Board of Regents has asked Iowa's three regent institutions to "move as quickly as possible towards the ability to deliver instruction virtually," Regent...

Reports of shots fired on Dodge Street, no injuries reported

Reports of shots fired on Dodge Street, no injuries reported

Kayli Reese March 10, 2020

Iowa City police responded to reports of shorts fired near 648 N. Dodge St. at 1:14 a.m. Tuesday, according to a release from the City of Iowa City. Officers found evidence of multiple shots fired...

J. Martin Scholtz of Texas A&M College of Medicine speaks during the Vice President of research candidate forum on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

UI VP for Research addresses policies related to researchers disclosing foreign activities

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 9, 2020

In light of federal investigations into the foreign activities of National Institutes of Health researchers, University of Iowa Vice President of Research Marty Scholtz released a letter reminding...

Then-Faculty Senate Past President Pete Snyder presents a draft of a free speech document during the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, March 26.

Pete Snyder continues tenure at UI Carver College of Medicine as associate dean

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 9, 2020

Internal-medicine Professor Pete Snyder, formerly a Faculty Senate president, became a new University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine associate dean for faculty affairs and development beginning...

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