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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

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Iowa City Community School District to adopt hybrid learning model

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 18, 2020

After two weeks of online classes, the Iowa City Community School District will adopt a hybrid learning model beginning Sept. 28, Interim Superintendent Matt Degner announced in an email on Friday...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Trial date delayed for man accused of stabbing wife, UI health care budget official JoEllen Browning

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor September 18, 2020

The trial and case management conference of Roy Browning — the man accused of killing his wife, UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning — will not start in October in Johnson County District...

Sarah Hansen, the Vice President of Student life for the University of Iowa, speaks to the Board of Regents about the university COVID-19 statistics on Thursday Sept. 17. Hansen had concerns about the reopening of the bars following the resolve of Governor Reynolds mandate. Majority of the cases on campus, were a result of off-campus activities.

University of Iowa leaders wary of looming bar closure deadline, not ready for in-person learning

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 17, 2020

Leaders from the universities governed by the state Board of Regents said they are not ready to return to in-person learning or resume regular activities as the coronavirus remains prevalent in university...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

City Manager seeks approval for new Iowa City police chief

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 17, 2020

Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin has recommended El Paso Police Department Lieutenant Dustin Liston as Iowa City’s next police chief, pending approval from the city council. In a memo sent to...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Kirk Ferentz: ‘Small number’ of Iowa football players have expressed concerns over playing amid COVID-19

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 17, 2020

After weeks of speculation, the Big Ten announced Wednesday that a football season will be played in the conference this fall. There's a chance not every Iowa football player takes the field. Head...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Coralville officially lands professional hockey team

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 17, 2020

The wait for professional ice hockey is finally over for fans in Eastern Iowa. After much speculation and anticipation, an announcement was made Thursday that a minor league ECHL expansion franchise...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta (left) and UI President Bruce Harreld (right) speak during the Hawkeye Huddle at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Despite Big Ten football returning this fall, Iowa’s sports cuts remain final

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 17, 2020

Football will be played in the Big Ten this fall, but the University of Iowa's decision to discontinue four sports programs at the end of the 2020-21 academic year remains final, Athletic Director...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

City Council holds public forum to discuss mental health resources

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 16, 2020

The Iowa City City Council — joined by the Iowa Freedom Riders, Prelude Iowa, and CommUnity in Iowa City — held a public forum on Wednesday to discuss mental-health and addiction services, as well...

University of Iowa graduate student Philip Zaborowski does homework in the parking lot of Hancher Auditorium on Tuesday, April 2, 2020. As a result of COVID-19 creating a sudden influx of at-home work, the university attempted to aid in the congestion of internet traffic by installing free Wi-Fi in the Hancher parking lot.

University of Iowa drive-up Wi-Fi locations a ‘Band-Aid’ fix for larger problems of digital divide

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 16, 2020

More than three-quarters of University of Iowa classes have an entirely virtual format, and internet access is no longer a luxury as COVID-19 continues to impact education. While 88.2 percent of...

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

University of Iowa reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 16, 2020

The University of Iowa reported new COVID-19 cases, with 32 students and five employees self-reporting that they have tested positive for the virus since Sept. 14. This brings the total of self-reported...

Iowa assistant coach Ryan Morningstar reacts to a match during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Assistant Iowa wrestling coach Ryan Morningstar: ‘I feel great’ after suffering stroke in August

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Wednesday that assistant wrestling coach Ryan Morningstar suffered a medical emergency on Aug. 17. He was admitted and treated for a stroke at...

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

Chances for another round of stimulus checks “practically nil,” Grassley says

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 16, 2020

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Congress is unlikely to come to an agreement on another coronavirus stimulus bill before they adjourn in October as negotiations have again hit an impasse over the...