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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

Brock Dixon, the General Manager of the Iowa City Vine, is seen on Tuesday September 8, 2020.

Local businesses feeling the effects of no Iowa football games

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter September 10, 2020

Hawkeye football isn’t scheduled to take place this fall, and local businesses are feeling the financial effects. On Aug. 11, The Big Ten Conference confirmed what sports fans across the country...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, talks about her personal struggles during the Iowa GOP Reception at Hughes Family Barn in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

UI epidemiologist joins Iowa Democrats press conference criticizing Ernst for comments on COVID-19 death numbers

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 10, 2020

Iowa Democrats, joined by University of Iowa epidemiology professor and director of the university's Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Christine Petersen, took aim at recent comments made by...

Former Attorney General Matt Whitaker addresses the small crowd at a Trump campaign event at the Cedar Rapids Victory Office on Thursday. Members of President Trump's re-election campaign held a rally which was a stop on a larger bus tour. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Former Acting U.S. Attorney General speaks at Cedar Rapids Trump campaign event

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 10, 2020

Former Acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker and members of President Trump’s campaign team stopped in Cedar Rapids Thursday morning on supporting police, engaging campaign volunteers, and absentee-voting...

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University of Iowa Latino and Native American Cultural Center names new interim coordinator

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 9, 2020

University of Iowa graduate Isabela Flores was recently named temporary interim coordinator for the Latino and Native American Cultural Center. After working for the center as a program assistant and...

Enjoyabowl is one of many restaurants that have been awarded grant money from the BIPOC.

BIPOC and Immigrant Business Grant Fund provides financial support for local businesses

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 9, 2020

With COVID-19 forcing many businesses to close their doors and limit services within the past six months, bills have accrued and left some business owners without steady business. President and...

A moving box pictured in front of a house on Wednesday Sep. 2nd 2020.

UHD extends deadline to cancel housing contracts as students leave dorms

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 9, 2020

Students have until Thursday to receive a guaranteed refund on a housing contract cancellation, a push back from August as students opt to move out of the residence halls due to safety concerns during...

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UI Student Government to launch campaign providing safe sex materials during COVID-19

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 9, 2020

Having sex in the age of COVID-19 means the potential to catch more than just a sexually transmitted infection. University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government plans to release a campaign next...

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No decision yet in trial to decide fate of pre-filled absentee ballot request forms in Johnson County

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 9, 2020

A judge did not make a ruling during a Wednesday hearing on the lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee against Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert for mailing out absentee...

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

University of Iowa reports 53 new positive COVID-19 cases

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 9, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 since Sept. 7, a marked decline after weeks of new self-reported cases numbering into the hundreds on the UI campus. That total included...

The Iowa City Community School Bard meeting pictured on Tuesday Sep. eight 2020. During the meeting the board discussed a recent lawsuit.

Iowa City schools to apply for another two-week online waiver

Brian Grace and Claire Benson September 8, 2020

As Iowa City Community School District students returned to school online, the school board faced decisions on how to proceed with the school year after being denied a temporary injunction in the lawsuit...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Iowa athletics department cuts 40 positions, reduces pay for some employees

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 8, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department confirmed Tuesday that it will cut or leave vacant 40 positions because of financial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The department will also...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019

ICCSD denied temporary injunction on school reopening

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 8, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District and the Iowa State Education Association were denied the temporary injunction in the lawsuit filed against the state, arguing that school districts should control...