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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

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC CEO says to rethink holiday plans amid ‘worst chapter’ of COVID-19 pandemic

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 3, 2020

Health-care officials are calling on Iowans to avoid in-person holiday gatherings as the state experiences a record number of hospitalizations during the pandemic.  As Iowans prepare for Thanksgiving,...

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

University of Iowa will have two day-long instructional breaks in lieu of spring break

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 2, 2020

After canceling spring break for the spring 2021 semester, the University of Iowa will call off class for students and faculty for two one-day periods. The university announced in a campus-wide...

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

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 2, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 605 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1 and received nine positive tests and 596 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus...

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Eierman earns big win in Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 1, 2020

After stumbling to a fifth-place finish at USA Wrestling's 2020 Senior Nationals Oct. 11, Iowa's Jaydin Eierman returned to Coralville, Iowa, and Xtream Arena for his matchup with 2016 Olympic gold...

Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Iowa auditors begin processing absentee ballots amid record early-voting

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough November 1, 2020

Hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast in Iowa prior to Nov. 3, and county auditors are preparing to count a record number of early ballots by the end of election night. Johnson...

President Donald Trump walks around the stage to music during a “Make America Great Again” rally held at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Sunday, November 1, 2020. With two days before Election Day, this is President Trump’s second stop to Iowa in the past few weeks.

Trump rallies in Dubuque two days before Election Day

Brian Grace and Alexandra Skores November 1, 2020

President Trump made a final pitch to voters in Dubuque two days before Election Day, where several thousand voters from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and elsewhere packed the stands in 30-degree weather...

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Hawkeyes return to the mat in Showdown Open undercard

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 1, 2020

For the first time since the 2020 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships were canceled in March because of COVID-19, six wrestlers in Iowa's starting lineup hit the mat in Sunday's Hawkeye Wrestling...

Iowa Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dives over other players during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette suspended for Michigan State game following OWI arrest

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 1, 2020

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette has been suspended for the team's Week 3 game against Michigan State following his arrest Sunday morning for operating while intoxicated. At 1:27 a.m. Sunday,...

Iowa Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dodges Northwestern’s Defensive Back Cameron Ruiz during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football player Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrested for OWI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 1, 2020

Iowa football player Ihmir Smith-Marsette was arrested for operating while intoxicated in Iowa City only hours after the team's 21-20 loss to Northwestern. At 1:27 a.m. Sunday, Smith-Marsette, 21,...

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

Disbanded University of Iowa search committee recommends top DEI position report to the president

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 1, 2020

The search committee to fill the University of Iowa’s top diversity job has disbanded, but many members first made recommendations for upgrading the position’s status at the UI.  In response...

Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s loss to Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2020

The Iowa football team sits at 0-2 on the 2020 season after losing 21-20 to Northwestern Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Late in the first quarter, the Hawkeyes led 17-0, but the Wildcats responded...

Iowa Quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Late interceptions by Spencer Petras seal Hawkeye loss on Halloween

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 31, 2020

Halloween was frightening this year for Hawkeye fans, especially between about 4:30 and 6 p.m. A stagnant second-half performance from Iowa’s offense that included multiple turnovers from starting...