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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

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

Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 25, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds extended a proclamation ordering bars closed in Johnson and Story Counties on Friday, keeping the shutdowns in effect until at least Oct. 4. Bars were originally closed in six...

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

University of Iowa reports 36 new COVID-19 cases on campus

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 25, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported updated COVID-19 case numbers on campus. Since Sept. 25, 30 students and six employees have self-reported a positive COVID-19 test result.  There have been 1,974...

Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Title IX complaint filed by Iowa women’s swim and dive student-athletes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 25, 2020

Christina Kaufman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, and Kelsey Drake have filed a Title IX complaint regarding the University of Iowa's decision to discontinue its women's swimming and diving program...

Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks (left) speaks with a member of UISG during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. Iowa State Senator Rita Hart (right) speaks with supporters during her meet and greet at Yotopia on June 30, 2019.

Candidates for Iowa House District 2 face off in first debate

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 24, 2020

Candidates for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District talked COVID-19 response and health care, among other issues, during an Iowa Press debate held in an empty auditorium on Thursday evening.  The...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches his team in action during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeater the Badgers, 32-3.

Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open coming to Xtream Arena Nov. 1

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

Trackwrestling, in partnership with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, announced a new event coming to Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, Thursday. The Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open will take place...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Regents send $18 million funding boost request to lawmakers

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 23, 2020

The state Board of Regents unanimously passed its fiscal year 2022 state appropriations request totaling $642.87 million in operating and other appropriations. According to the board’s request,...

Iowa setter Brie Orr celebrates a point during the Iowa volleyball game against Indiana at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-1.

NCAA Division I Board of Directors announces dates for fall sports in spring

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor September 23, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors decided when NCAA Division I fall championships and sports will take place in the spring Tuesday. This decision impacts men’s and women’s cross country,...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta (left) and UI President Bruce Harreld (right) speak during the Hawkeye Huddle at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

UI Athletics Department projects $40-60 million deficit despite football’s return, four cut sports remain eliminated

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 23, 2020

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta told the state Board of Regents in a meeting on Wednesday that the UI athletic department’s deficit is projected to be between $40-60 million, rather...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County to change namesake after UI alum Lulu Merle Johnson

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 23, 2020

Johnson County will have its namesake changed to honor Lulu Merle Johnson, an alum of the University of Iowa and the second Black woman in the U.S. to earn a doctorate in history. The Board of...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa Division of DEI, administrators acknowledge Michael Williams’ killing

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 22, 2020

In an email to the University of Iowa community, the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion acknowledged the death of Iowan Michael Williams, a member of the Grinnell community, whose body was...

Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Save Iowa Sports fundraising campaign hits $1.65 million in pledges

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 22, 2020

In just under 24 hours, $1.65 million has been pledged to the Save Iowa Sports group. The group launched the pledge-based fundraising campaign Monday afternoon as part of a larger effort to revive...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 21, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Monday that it conducted 743 COVID-19 tests for the week of Sept. 14-20 and received seven positive tests and 736 negative tests. As part of...