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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

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Iowa hospital officials hopeful on vaccine, continuing surge plan

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 18, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials discussed plans to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases in Iowa and gave vaccine trials updates at the state Board of Regents’ virtual meeting Wednesday.  Due...

Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react to the game during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65.

Murray twins excited to compete together at college level

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2020

When Iowa freshman men’s basketball player Kris Murray walks into the locker room, he sees a tribute to the man he was named after. Murray is named after former Iowa men’s basketball player...

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.

Board of Regents President says tuition will not increase in the spring

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 18, 2020

The state Board of Regents will not increase tuition for students in the spring semester, but will return to it’s five-year tuition increase plan in fall 2021. During regent President Mike Richards’...

Iowa forward Luka Garza is introduced during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

Iowa 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule released

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 18, 2020

One week before the 2020-21 men's college basketball season tips off, the Hawkeyes finally have their schedule. The Big Ten Conferenced released its full men's basketball schedule for this season...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds reiterates need for new mitigations, gives updates on treatment, prisons cases

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter November 17, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds reiterated the need for new mitigations and stressed what is at stake as Iowa’s hospitalization rates of COVID-19 are on the rise in a press conference on Tuesday. The new mitigations  On...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Sen. Chuck Grassley in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor November 17, 2020

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Tuesday he has been exposed to COVID-19 and is in quarantine awaiting test results. “I learned today that I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus,” Grassley...

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

Reynolds issues new restrictions on recreational activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 16, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is rolling out new restrictions on recreational activities beginning Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. Reynolds is mandating that youth and adult sport and recreation activities be prohibited...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces stronger mask requirements nine months into pandemic

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor November 16, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced stronger masking requirements among other COVID-19 mitigation measures on Monday in an effort to curb the dramatic spike in hospitalizations. “These measures are targeted...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp takes a shot from the charity strip during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Iowa men’s basketball has multiple scorers

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2020

Luka Garza figures to be Iowa men’s basketball’s top dog this season, unsurprisingly. If he’s open – especially near the basket – his teammates will get him the ball, and more than likely,...

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

University of Iowa reports 62 new COVID-19 cases on campus

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 16, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 cases on campus. Since Nov. 13, there have been 62 new positive coronavirus cases in the UI community. In a campus-wide update sent on Monday, 45...

Action is underway during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 16, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 592 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Nov. 9-15 and received 15 positive tests and 577 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus protocol,...

Iowa Defensive Lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) and Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon tackle Northwestern Quarterback Peyton Ramsey during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

VanValkenburg named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 16, 2020

Iowa football's Zach VanValkenburg has been named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, per the conference's Monday release. VanValkenburg's breakout performance in Iowa's 35-7 victory over Minnesota...