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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 Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 12 new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor December 16, 2020

The University of Iowa reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 since Dec. 14, six among students and six among faculty.  Since the beginning of the fall semester, 2,796 students and 321 employees have...

Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Daviyon Nixon named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, other Hawkeye defenders honored by conference

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 16, 2020

Iowa junior defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon has been named the Big Ten Conference Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and the Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: Vaccine rollout begins, some gathering restrictions lifted

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor December 16, 2020

About 500 health-care workers across Iowa have already received the coronavirus vaccine, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday. Reynolds also announced loosened restrictions on bars, restaurants, and...

Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

New Iowa City ordinance reinforces unbiased policing efforts

Brian Grace, News Reporter December 15, 2020

A new Iowa City ordinance prohibiting racial profiling and bias-based policing will be adopted in the city code, supplementing existing Iowa City Police Department policies restricting discriminatory...

President and CEO at MYEP Roger Lusala poses for a portrait on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in his office at MYEP.

Black leaders, public health experts look to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor December 15, 2020

Some of Roger Lusala’s close friends and family — even his kids — raised eyebrows when he told them this summer he’d take part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial. The Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, approved...

Lisa Bluder, head coach of the women’s basketball team at Iowa, talks to the team during a time out at the game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Ohio State postponed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team's game at Ohio State on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Ohio State program. The decision was announced Tuesday. The Ohio...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

12 Hawkeyes receive All-Big Ten Offensive honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 15, 2020

Per a Big Ten Conference release, 12 University of Iowa football players have earned All-Big Ten Offensive honors. Running back Tyler Goodson and offensive linemen Tyler Linderbaum and Alaric Jackson...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game canceled

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Wolverine program. This is the first time an Iowa game has been canceled...

A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is drawn into a syringe, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, on the 12th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics first hospital in the state to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Rylee Wilson, News Editor December 14, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics employees began receiving the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine on Monday, which was studied in clinical trials at the hospital.  According to a press release from...

Spectators and players do the Hawkeye Wave during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

UI athletics department reports one positive COVID-19 test out of 696 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 14, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 696 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Dec. 7-13 and received one positive test and 695 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

President Bruce Harreld speaks during a virtual interview with The Daily Iowan on Sept. 29, 2020.

‘It’s been Hell and I think we’re ready for a transition’ Harreld looking to new testing, depopulation options for spring semester

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 13, 2020

The University of Iowa is looking at various plans for how to ensure there is more testing accessible to students and there is not a COVID-19 outbreak in the spring semester. In an interview with...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

UI president Bruce Harreld recommends next head diversity officer report to president

Sabine Martin, News Reporter December 13, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said he recommends that the next associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion selected should report to the president, but that  Harreld’s...