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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Iowa resumes workouts, athletic department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 8, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Tuesday that it has resumed voluntary and mandatory workouts. The department announced Aug. 31 that it had paused all workouts through at least...

Spectators watch the action during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Iowa lawmakers ask Big Ten to reconsider postponed football season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 8, 2020

Ten lawmakers from six states, including Iowa, sent a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren and the conference's presidents and chancellors on Tuesday urging the league to reconsider its decision...

A group of boats decorated in Donald Trump paraphernalia pass under a bridge on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. For Labor day, a group of local Trump supporters decided to drive their boats around Coralville Lake to celebrate and to show support for President Trump. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Dozens of boats take to Coralville Reservoir for pro-Trump parade

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 7, 2020

More than 100 boats filled the Coralville Reservoir Monday afternoon for a Trump-themed boat parade, flying Trump 2020 flags alongside American flags as they made their way down the Iowa River. Boaters...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 175 new COVID-19 cases

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 7, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 case numbers with 174 students self-reporting they have tested positive since Sept. 4. 1,569 students have tested positive since the beginning of the...

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

UI reports 256 new COVID-19 cases on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 4, 2020

 The University of Iowa reported updated COVID-19 case counts Friday afternoon – 253 students and three employees have self-reported they have tested positive for COVID-19 since Sept. 2. Since the...

Swimmers dive into the pool during the 100 Breast during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Former Hawkeyes urge state Board of Regents to review discontinuation of four Iowa sports

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 4, 2020

A letter authored by former University of Iowa swimmer Vickie Nauman, which is supported by over 260 alumni, was sent to the state Board of Regents on Thursday. The letter questions the UI's "reckless...

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.

NCAA reportedly searching for new host of 2021 Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 3, 2020

The NCAA is reportedly searching for a new host site of the 2021 Men's Division I Swimming and Diving Championships following Iowa's decision to cut both its men's and women's swimming and diving programs. Greg...

Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

Students headed home from the UI may risk spreading COVID-19 to family members

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 3, 2020

As Labor Day weekend approaches, University of Iowa epidemiologists are warning about the risk of Iowa City residents bringing COVID-19 to other areas of the state and country. Jorge Salinas, head...

Former U.S. Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks in a pre-recorded message during Progress Iowa's Cornfeed event on Tuesday, September 2, 2020. This is the sixth annual cornfeed event for Progress Iowa. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Democrats warn of voter suppression at virtual Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 2, 2020

Iowa Democratic elected officials and national figures implored Iowans to vote in the general election and warned of voter suppression in the state and nationally during the sixth annual Progress Iowa...

University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor September 2, 2020

The University of Iowa will push back its fall deadline to withdraw from classes without a tuition refund by one week as self-reported COVID-19 cases on campus top 1,000, according to a campus-wide...

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

Gov. Reynolds makes small business relief available to bars in six counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 2, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds will open small business relief grants to bars in six counties that have had to close because of a surge in coronavirus cases in those counties and across the state. Reynolds closed...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague sits alone in City Hall while leading a city council meeting conducted over video chat due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

City Council defers Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a third time after community input

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 2, 2020

The Iowa City City Council deferred the creation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a third time Tuesday night after taking input on the commission’s structure from Iowa Freedom Riders...