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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

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UI TikTok creators plan to stay with the app despite possible ban

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 22, 2020

Swiping through her “For You” page on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, Breck Goodman can see posts ranging from astrology content to short clips of toads. The incoming third-year student at...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Tristan Wirfs agrees to terms on rookie contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 22, 2020

Former Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs has agreed to terms on his rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network's Ian Raporort reported Wednesday. The deal is fully guaranteed...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Federal unemployment assistance will be reduced in phase four coronavirus relief bill, Grassley says

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 22, 2020

Federal unemployment assistance will likely continue in Congress’s phase four coronavirus relief package, but it will be reduced from the current mark of $600 a week, according to Sen. Chuck Grassley,...

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.

Iowa City City Council to move forward with creating Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke and Riley Davis July 21, 2020

The Iowa City City Council took the next steps in creating a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address racial injustice in the city, discussing the details of the board they committed to creating...

The Iowa DOT building is seen on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Iowa one of few states sharing drivers license data with U.S. Census Bureau

Mary Hartel, News Reporter July 21, 2020

Iowa is one of four states currently in an agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau to share driver’s license and identification information. While the Iowa Department of Transportation said the...

Incoming UI senior and Florida native, Rachael Wagner, poses for a portrait. Contributed.

Students return to the UI from COVID-19 hotspots

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 21, 2020

In a July 8 article, The New York Times published a chart of the world’s worst outbreaks of the coronavirus. The graph treated U.S. states like countries. Of the 25 territories, 15 were U.S. states...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Fran McCaffery supporting Luka Garza ahead of upcoming NBA decision

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 21, 2020

Iowa's star center Luka Garza has a decision coming up that will have a significant impact not only on the 2020-21 Hawkeye men's basketball team, but on college basketball as a whole. First reported...

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.

Iowa City Mayor issues proclamation requiring masks in public

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 20, 2020

Update July 21: Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague issued a proclamation Tuesday requiring everybody in Iowa City to wear a face covering in public when it is not possible to keep six feet of distance from...

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

Iowa Athletics Department reports one positive COVID-19 test out of 70 tests conducted in past week

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 20, 2020

The Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday that it conducted 70 COVID-19 tests for the week of July 13-19 and received one positive test and 69 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Report shows Iowa was aware of ‘serious racial bias’ within football program after internal investigation

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 20, 2020

Dozens of Black former Iowa football players began speaking out in early June about alleged racial disparities within the program and the mistreatment of Black players. According to a report by Hawkeye...

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

University of Iowa students voice concerns about fall plans to offer in-person instruction

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 19, 2020

Some University of Iowa students are concerned about the university’s decision to return to in-person instruction for the fall semester. Many worry that the public health guidelines currently in...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI cancels in-person fall youth programming

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor July 17, 2020

In a campus-wide email sent on Friday, the University of Iowa announced that it will no longer offer in-person youth programming in the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. “After considering...