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

Bars to reopen in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 2, 2020

Bars, taverns, breweries, and wineries will be allowed to open again in Johnson and Story Counties under a new proclamation from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. Reynolds issued the proclamation Friday,...

Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli celebrates after defeating Northwestern's  Shayne Oster during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Marinelli won by fall in 2:41.

Six Hawkeyes to compete in Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2020

Six Iowa wrestlers will compete in the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open at Xtream Arena on Nov. 1. Those wrestlers are Spencer Lee, Austin DeSanto, Jaydin Eierman, Alex Marinelli, Michael Kemerer,...

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

Searches for academic administrators to ‘keep moving’ as UI begins search for new president

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 1, 2020

Nearly five years after becoming the 21st President of the University of Iowa, Bruce Harreld announced a new search will begin for his replacement––adding to a handful of administrative positions...

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

UI reports sexual assault Sept. 26 at a west side residential facility

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor October 1, 2020

The University of Iowa received a report of forcible fondling, a form of sexual assault, Sept. 26 at a west side residential facility, according to an email from the University of Iowa Department of Public...

Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2020

After legendary former Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry died in December at the age of 90, the Hawkeyes honored the hall of famer by stripping the Tigerhawk logo — which Fry created — from both...

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

When did past University of Iowa presidents leave the institution?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor October 1, 2020

The state Board of Regents will be starting the search for the next UI president — more than two years before the end of Harreld’s contract — in an effort to smooth the transition process to...

President Bruce Harreld speaks during a virtual interview with The Daily Iowan on Sept. 29, 2020.

Q&A: UI President talks retirement plan, decision to reopen campus, and the spring semester

DI staff October 1, 2020

President J. Bruce Harreld: A few years ago, I extended my contract and I have been worried, as some of you may have heard me talk about, that we don't do succession planning very well at the university....

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

Harreld to retire, opening search for new University of Iowa president

Rylee Wilson, News Editor October 1, 2020

Bruce Harreld has steered the University of Iowa campus through a pandemic, faced falling state appropriations, and brokered the institution’s first public-private partnership to bring in billions...

University of Iowa freshman Alexa Cohen completes work for an online class outside the Blank Honers Center on their first day of the new semester on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Despite the pandemic, campus remains open and some classes are still being held in person.

While the UI continues to offer in-person classes, thousands of students are operating entirely online already

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 30, 2020

At the University of Iowa this semester, more than 2,500 undergraduate students are holding their classes all online. As groups of students and faculty have criticized the UI’s return-to-campus...

Portrait of Hai Huynh

Hai Huynh elected as newest Coralville city councilor

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 30, 2020

Hai Huynh will serve as the newest Coralville city council member, after a special election was held on Tuesday night to select a replacement for Tom Gill, the previous councilor who resigned after...

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

University of Iowa reports 10 new COVID-19 cases

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 30, 2020

The University of Iowa reported ten new COVID-19 cases within the UI community since Sept. 28, with nine student cases and one employee case, on Sept. 30.  The total of self-reported cases of COVID-19...

Elinor Levin, the forum moderator for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, leads the conversation between candidates. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum took place Tuesday night over Facebook live. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates give pitches on steering post-COVID-19 economy

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 29, 2020

Four candidates running for Johnson County Board of Supervisors shared their perspectives on the future of an economy recovering from the effects of COVID-19 on housing and local businesses during...