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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

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Iowa to discontinue four sports programs at end of 2020-21 academic year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 21, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Barta announced in an open letter Friday that the school is discontinuing four sports programs at the end of the 2020-21 academic...

Protesters stand outside of University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld's home as part of a demonstration on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Iowa Student Action, COGS, continue to protest in-person instruction

Sabine Martin, News Reporter August 20, 2020

Three student labor and action organizations shut down intersection traffic on Riverside Drive Thursday night to protest face-to-face instruction, calling for the University of Iowa to shift to online...

Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Tying the knot in a process that began in Iowa, Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough August 20, 2020

Joe Biden’s Iowa caucus performance was a “gut punch,” in his own words. Biden had an underwhelming showing at what’s seen as the litmus test for the national primary cycle, but he wrapped...

 Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin catches a touchdown pass during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Former Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin transfers to Nebraska as a walk-on

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 20, 2020

Former Michigan and Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin is joining the third Big Ten football program of his college career. The former four-star recruit has transferred to Nebraska and will join the...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on Friday, May 1, 2020.

‘I felt like a guinea pig’: student’s ‘awful’ quarantine experience prompts UI apology

Rachel Schilke, News Editor August 20, 2020

The University of Iowa issued an apology to students after a student who tested positive for COVID-19 detailed her "awful” quarantine experience on social media beginning Wednesday, causing her story...

U.S Rep. Cheri Bustos speaks during an Iowa Delegation meeting via zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa delegates navigate first virtual Democratic National Convention

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor August 20, 2020

As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close Thursday with Joe Biden accepting the nomination as the Democratic candidate for president, delegates from Iowa have spent the week participating...

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

Reynolds discusses school reopening, test result reporting issue

Lauren, Politics Reporter August 20, 2020

With 16,000 Linn County residents still without power and several school buildings damaged following last week's derecho, what was already a contentious school reopening process has been made more...

Protesters Ayla Kanin, Eva Sileo, Zach Grewe, and Joe McKenna pose for a portrait in front of the Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Protesters march from Pentacrest to Harreld’s house, demanding online classes

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 20, 2020

As thousands of students move into University of Iowa residence halls this week, and the first day of class approaches, a group of roughly 90 protesters took to the streets, demanding all classes move...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Kamala Harris hits on themes familiar to Iowans in DNC speech

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor August 20, 2020

Iowans recognized many of the themes from Kamala Harris’ Democratic National Convention speech on Wednesday, but her biographical details took precedence over the more specific policy details she...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren says conference’s decision to postpone fall sports ‘will not be revisited’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 19, 2020

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren released an open letter on Wednesday and shared that the conference's decision to postpone fall sports due to COVID-19 will not be revisited. The Big Ten Conference...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City schools files lawsuit against the state, seeking local control of school reopenings

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 19, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District, along with the Iowa State Education Association have filed a lawsuit against the state, seeking the ability to control school reopenings at the local level.  On...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.

City Council defers Truth and Reconciliation commission resolution, seeks public input on external review of police actions

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 18, 2020

The Iowa City City Council decided to defer a vote on establishing a Truth and Reconciliation commission for the city, deciding to seek further input from the community before voting on the resolution.  Councilors...