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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

Cambuses pick up and drop off passengers at the WCTC stop on Monday, April 20, 2020.

CAMBUS partners with UI Laundry Services to deliver clean linen to UIHC

Marissa Smith, News Reporter April 21, 2020

University of Iowa Laundry Services has enlisted Cambus to help deliver crucial linen to UI Hospitals and Clinics, amid community spread of the novel coronavirus. The two groups have worked collaboratively...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Carson King’s beer supply ‘replenished’ after Anheuser-Busch gives nearly $1 million to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Alexandra Skores, News Editor April 21, 2020

"Iowa Legend" Carson King's Busch Light supply-turned-fundraiser "for the kids" was officially "replenished" back in March — Anheuser-Busch has officially committed a donation of nearly $1 million...

The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2015.

UI Health Care reports 64 cases of COVID-19 among employees since February

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor April 17, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care reported 64 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since February, with four new cases confirmed Thursday. According to a press release, 15,000 people work for...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI Health Care begins convalescent plasma clinical trial for COVID-19 patients

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 15, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care has begun conducting a convalescent plasma clinical trial to determine if plasma from recovered novel-coronavirus patients would help those currently hospitalized with the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI Health Care tightens restrictions on patient visitation

Lauren White, News Reporter April 13, 2020

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is suspending most visits to hospital patients beginning on Wednesday to curtail the spread of the virus, UI Chief Medical Officer Theresa Brennan said...

University of Iowa med student-run mobile clinic offers free tele-medicine amid COVID-19 pandemic

University of Iowa med student-run mobile clinic offers free tele-medicine amid COVID-19 pandemic

Will Fineman, News Reporter April 6, 2020

The University of Iowa Mobile Clinic has transitioned from its traditional, in-person medical services to telemedicine appointments amid social-distancing restrictions to prevent the spread of the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC joins international clinical trial for drug to treat COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 6, 2020

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics announced Monday that it is participating in an international clinical trial for remdesivir, an antiviral drug, to evaluate its safety and effectiveness...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa organizations, community answer UIHC call for hospital equipment

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter April 5, 2020

When University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics contacted UI Chief Innovation Officer Jon Darsee asking desperately for face shields to prevent employees from contracting the novel coronavirus, Darsee...

The University of Iowa Pharmacy Building is seen during a media tour on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2020. The building opened its doors to students this semester.

Local pharmacies struggle to attain personal protective equipment amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 5, 2020

At Greenwood Drug and Compounding center, a Waterloo-based pharmacy, a staff of 50 continues its work amid the novel-coronavirus pandemic without face masks — and no clear information on when they...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI Health Care leaders say COVID-19 takes financial toll on system; focused on resources for patients, staff

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor April 1, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care leaders said Wednesday that the enterprise's response to combatting COVID-19 is expected to take a financial toll of around $50 million, but they're committed to maximizing...

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Carver College of Medicine Hawkeyes provide services for health care workers

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 29, 2020

Denise Martinez normally hands off her 16-month-old son to her parents when she needs childcare. Because of the novel coronavirus, however, Martinez, the associate dean for Diversity, Equity, and...

Nikki Gierman donates blood for the Greek Week blood drive at the IMU on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Iowa blood-donation centers call for donations after canceled blood drives

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 26, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has driven common blood-drive locations — schools, businesses, and churches — to close their doors, blood banks and donation centers are adopting new measures to ensure...