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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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New York resident Callum Melrose watches the first presidential debate on Tuesday, September 29 at The Airliner in Iowa City. Melrose stopped in Iowa City on his way to Oregon, where he will work for Habitat for Humanity, and went to The Airliner for the debate on a recommendation from a friend who graduated from the University of Iowa.  (Jake Maish/The Daily Iown)

Iowa political leaders question the productivity of the first presidential debate

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor September 29, 2020

President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden participated in the first presidential debate Tuesday night, and some Iowa political leaders say the fiery exchange was unproductive...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during a virtual interview with Daily Iowan staff members on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Harreld says University of Iowa should not bank on a vaccine for next semester, expects to remain mostly online

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 29, 2020

As students adjust to the COVID-19 afflicted fall semester at the University of Iowa, UI president Bruce Harreld said the spring semester will likely look very similar to the fall. Harreld said...

Gonzalo Leal putts during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Gonzalo Leal Montero wins Zach Johnson Invitational

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 29, 2020

Named after two-time major champion and Iowa native Zach Johnson, the Zach Johnson Invitational is an annual collegiate golf tournament that hosts the best young golfers from around the area. This...

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

State loosens quarantine recommendations for school districts

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 29, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds loosened the recommendation regarding students quarantining if a classmate or teacher tests positive for the coronavirus during a press conference Tuesday morning. This new recommendation...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa debates  Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield on PBS Iowa on Monday, September 28th, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s U.S. Senate candidates tackle health care, Supreme Court in first debate

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 28, 2020

Iowa’s U.S. Senate candidates faced off Monday over health care, the future of the U.S. Supreme Court, and COVID-19 relief in the first televised debate between the two candidates with a little over...

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 September 28, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Monday that it conducted 745 COVID-19 tests for the week of Sept. 21-27 and received five positive tests and 740 negative tests. As part of...

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

University of Iowa reports 11 new COVID-19 cases

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 28, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported 11 new COVID-19 cases within the UI community since Sept. 25, with 11 students self-reporting testing positive for the virus. According to the campus update,...

Democratic candidate for Congress Rita Hart arrived in Iowa City for her backyard talk campaign tour on September 26, 2020. Hart talked about her campaign promises and addressed issues related to gun control, healthcare, the economy, and police reform.

Rita Hart continues “Backyard Talk” tour with stop in Iowa City

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 26, 2020

In a social-distanced Iowa City event, Rita Hart continued her “Backyard Talks” Tour on Saturday morning with around 15 people where she talked about health care opportunities and strengthening the...

Des Moines citizen Gary Leffler leads the Back the Blue march from his tractor on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

“Back the Blue” demonstrators encourage increasing law enforcement funds

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 25, 2020

A “Back the Blue” march hosted by Turning Point USA was held Friday in an effort to show support for police officers amid Black Lives Matter protests and vigils in Iowa City. The march started...

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

Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story Counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 25, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds extended a proclamation ordering bars closed in Johnson and Story Counties on Friday, keeping the shutdowns in effect until at least Oct. 4. Bars were originally closed in six...

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

University of Iowa reports 36 new COVID-19 cases on campus

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 25, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported updated COVID-19 case numbers on campus. Since Sept. 25, 30 students and six employees have self-reported a positive COVID-19 test result.  There have been 1,974...

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.

Title IX complaint filed by Iowa women’s swim and dive student-athletes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 25, 2020

Christina Kaufman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, and Kelsey Drake have filed a Title IX complaint regarding the University of Iowa's decision to discontinue its women's swimming and diving program...